2025 NBA PLAYOFFS West Semifinals: #6 Minnesota Timberwolves vs #7 Golden State Warriors (Series tied 1-1)

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Who wins?

Poll ended at Sat May 10, 2025 4:14 pm

Wolves in 5
18
30%
Wolves in 6
18
30%
Wolves in 7
5
8%
Warriors in 4
1
2%
Warriors in 5
1
2%
Warriors in 6
10
17%
Warriors in 7
7
12%
 
Total votes: 60

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Re: 2025 NBA PLAYOFFS West Semifinals: #6 Minnesota Timberwolves vs #7 Golden State Warriors (Series tied 1-1) 

Post#561 » by Wingy » Sat May 10, 2025 1:03 pm

jscott wrote:Julius did pretty well against Joker during the regular season.


Yeah, at least there’s that. Jules is about as tough/strong as they come for a modern 4. Still…the extra height/length helps.

Lot of basketball left to play between Den vs OKC. I give GSW no chance w/o a healthy Steph. This series was over the second that hammy was hurt.
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Re: 2025 NBA PLAYOFFS West Semifinals: #6 Minnesota Timberwolves vs #7 Golden State Warriors (Series tied 1-1) 

Post#562 » by Impuniti » Sat May 10, 2025 1:40 pm

Klomp wrote:
durden_tyler wrote:
Klomp wrote:That was such a strange move to me. Most of Kerr's rotations have had me scratching my head. I thought Golden State would have a coaching advantage over Minnesota, but so far it feels like Kerr has just been experimenting as if this is his first playoff series.

Kerr has no choice. These are a bunch of role players that have overachieved thus far and without the gravity in Steph they are being exposed as regular, average players. The Timberwolves are simply the better team.

Of course, but Kerr didn't really do himself any favors in Game 2. It felt like he was just experimenting because they already had one win in their pockets. That's the approach and attitude someone would have if they expected to sweep their home games.....or if he's already given up all hope on the series.

Kerr handled it the right way. He needed to see what non Curry lineups can work and who can step up. If he is coming back, it's a marathon not a sprint. Wolves weren't losing two games at home without Steph. If Kerr wins 1 of the 2 games in the next 3 days, he'll look like a genius. If not, then it was a nice attempt at least.

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