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Re: Warriors vs Timberwolves - Game 2 

Post#21 » by AirP. » Thu May 8, 2025 9:29 pm

statsman wrote:Moody may not be starting, but he needs the practice (he's 0 for his last 11 shots). Even if he isn't starting, he may have been told he'll be early off the bench and expected to score.

You need Butler to be more offensive which means someone needs to take the more difficult defensive assignments. Moody or GP2 could be that guy.
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Post#22 » by Twinkie defense » Thu May 8, 2025 9:57 pm

powerball1373 wrote:I hope that "practice" was more of a photo op, bc I'd rather have Jimmy resting. At this point, what can he figure out in a practice that he doesn't already know lol.

He's working on his moves, looking to go for 30 tonight...
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Re: Warriors vs Timberwolves - Game 2 

Post#23 » by Diego_1 » Thu May 8, 2025 10:08 pm

With all the tech in the Bay Area, I expect to see GSW roll out RoboCurry for Game 3.
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Post#24 » by vvoland » Thu May 8, 2025 10:40 pm

xdrta+ wrote:Who can resist 11.5 points? Not me. Counting on one more horrible shooting game from Minny.


I'm sure I just jynxed it but it's really not a bad bet. I'm assuming you're taking the points and not the moneyline?
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Re: Warriors vs Timberwolves - Game 2 

Post#25 » by floppymoose » Thu May 8, 2025 11:01 pm

You are all way more optimistic than i am. I think GSW gets blown out. No way would i make the wagers mentioned in this thread.
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Re: Warriors vs Timberwolves - Game 2 

Post#26 » by AirP. » Thu May 8, 2025 11:12 pm

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AirP. wrote:I hope Butler's past that 1st round injury that's been limiting his movement. Earlier in the season he said they need to protect Curry at all times and the current way to do that is win some games so he can take more time off to let the injury heal.
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I hope that "practice" was more of a photo op, bc I'd rather have Jimmy resting. At this point, what can he figure out in a practice that he doesn't already know lol.


I just listened to the plus/minus podcast that was done right after the game. Butler mentioned to one of the reporters that he had to get into the gym and work on his offense moves for the next game, basically, get himself in the scoring mentality.
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Post#27 » by AirP. » Thu May 8, 2025 11:42 pm

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Re: Warriors vs Timberwolves - Game 2 

Post#28 » by Onus » Fri May 9, 2025 12:29 am

Post getting the start
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Post#29 » by GQ Hot Dog » Fri May 9, 2025 12:30 am

I'm predicting 20+ minutes for Kuminga and Moody tonight. Hopefully not because it's a blowout loss.
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Re: Warriors vs Timberwolves - Game 2 

Post#30 » by cpower » Fri May 9, 2025 12:38 am

wow we might lose by 60 tonight, no?
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Post#31 » by Onus » Fri May 9, 2025 12:39 am

Guess the wolves are out of their shooting slump
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Re: Warriors vs Timberwolves - Game 2 

Post#32 » by cpower » Fri May 9, 2025 12:40 am

Onus wrote:Guess the wolves are out of their shooting slump

we also give up the defense with this lineup
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Post#33 » by Samurai » Fri May 9, 2025 12:40 am

cpower wrote:wow we might lose by 60 tonight, no?

If we're going to lose, might as well be by 60. With only one day off between games, let Jimmy and Dray get some extra rest. Let Minny use up all their great shooting tonight.
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Re: Warriors vs Timberwolves - Game 2 

Post#34 » by Twinkie defense » Fri May 9, 2025 12:42 am

Good D by Post.
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Re: Warriors vs Timberwolves - Game 2 

Post#35 » by powerball1373 » Fri May 9, 2025 12:43 am

Samurai wrote:
cpower wrote:wow we might lose by 60 tonight, no?

If we're going to lose, might as well be by 60. With only one day off between games, let Jimmy and Dray get some extra rest. Let Minny use up all their great shooting tonight.


Right. I'd have a super short leash on Dray and Jimmy tonight. Next game is on Saturday, with travel in between.
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Re: Warriors vs Timberwolves - Game 2 

Post#36 » by cpower » Fri May 9, 2025 12:44 am

empty the bench!!!
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Post#37 » by Twinkie defense » Fri May 9, 2025 12:46 am

Good idea to let Draymond bring it up, Warriors are having trouble getting into their offense without him.
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Re: Warriors vs Timberwolves - Game 2 

Post#38 » by powerball1373 » Fri May 9, 2025 12:46 am

Moody still not even close lol
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Re: Warriors vs Timberwolves - Game 2 

Post#39 » by jaymo123 » Fri May 9, 2025 12:48 am

After watching this start, Steph Curry should have won the last 3 MVP awards. Damn, this looks ugly.
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Re: Warriors vs Timberwolves - Game 2 

Post#40 » by Twinkie defense » Fri May 9, 2025 12:49 am

Gobert lol

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