2025 NBA PLAYOFFS West Semifinals: #6 Minnesota Timberwolves vs #7 Golden State Warriors (MIN WINS 4-1)

[durden_tyler]

Butler with 8 pts in an elimination game and you just gave him a massive extension

Eh they had to do the trade to max out Steph’s final 2-3 years in his prime. They are still a playoff team in this stretch, maybe improve the team with another move this offseason. This was the correct direction because if they did not do the Butler move then they’d be a play-in quality team and we wouldn’t have seen much of the GOAT shooter this playoffs.


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[Wolfgang630]

This game is over. All the old guard are done again.

[Kawaii Leonard]

I think Denver or OKC beats the Wolves.

Jokic had such a perfect opportunity to get his 2nd ring...can't believe they've choked so bad at the end of games.

Would've loved to see Jokic get a 2nd ring.

OKC had the biggest choke of the series in game 1 though with the foul up 3 meltdown

[durden_tyler]

Wolves roster is crazy talented but they have mental lapses that make you want to pull your hair out.

It’s well documented how they have a tendency to play down to the competition.

Then again, they always turn it up late or in the 4Q so it’s really a matter of consistency for them to be an elite team. i think they grow into that in the West Finals and NBA Finals, if they get there.


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Not always, loss a lot of close games in the 4th. Just like a box of chocolate, you never know what you get. Up to now still sweets.

i guess i only remembered the great 4Qs against the lowly Lakers but yeah, i think Ant’s maturity and the team allows them to have these off quarters or stretches that they play very relaxed and careless.


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[Sealab2024]

It's no coincidence that the Wolves took off when Mike Conley came in and calmed them down.

[Sofia]

Wolves fans chanting MVP for Red Panda.

<3

[cjx]

Ant Man is MJ's true son

Butler III and Kawhi were false sons

So let it be written, so let it be done !

[dWadeOwnzYou]

So disappointed in Butler man. Didn't ever think he could put on the effort like he's showing in an elimination game. Not a sense of urgency. A guy who epitomizes hard work and to make that point by challenging his teammates through out his career and had once taken over for his team all by himself offensively. Sorry, you can't get a pass this time for how things has transpired since last summer leading up to the trade. This is coming from a big Butler fan since Bulls.

[mj234eva]

Jimmy lost his joy once Steph got injured...

[SpreeChokeJob]

When you’re expecting Draymond Green to carry you offensively you’re in trouble.

This GSW team without Curry is comparable to Denver without Jokic.

Rather they just let Kuminga jack up shots than to run this motion crap. Let JK and Butler run iso, run some pick and rolls. The motion offense is useless without Curry. JK and Butler’s worst shot is better than Warrior’s worst shooters taking open shots.

Sit Podz down and play Post instead as an outlet for three. Draymond be the point guard. Ride Post Green Butler JK Hield for two straight quarters. Why do I even write this, Kerr is just going to motion himself to Cancun and his dumb postgame answers.

[Calinks]

This had me cackling! Randle is balling like a mug in these playoffs. So many people lied to me telling me he was a bum in the post-season.

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[Sealab2024]

Wolves fans chanting MVP for Red Panda.

<3

I think the NBA told the Wolves PA guys to stop playing Looney tunes sound effects when opponents fumble off possession.

[MaliBrah]

Is not even worrying if they'll win or not going to affect the wolves sharpness going into the next round?

[RookieStar]

So.. this guy Kuminga can play after all..

He's played well the last 3 games but I feel sorry for whoever signs him to a big contract.

So hes like a 4yr/100m kind of guy at his best?

[durden_tyler]

So disappointed in Butler man. Didn't ever think he could put on the effort like he's showing in an elimination game. A guy who epitomizes hard work and to make that point by challenging his teammates through out his career and had once taken over for his team all by himself offensively. Sorry, you can't get a pass this time for how things has transpired since last summer leading up to the trade. This is coming from a big Butler fan since Bulls.

Yeah he can do more but he’s not really one of those elite superstars who can consistently create and produce offense by himself. A great 1B superstar but without a 1A the game won’t open up for him— especially if you consider it’s Steph’s gravity that you lost.


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[Dan33185]

Wolves fans chanting MVP for Red Panda.

<3

Hard to disagree

[doogie_hauser]

Randle has destroyed all haters.

Sheesh.

This was his chance. Not injured coming into the playoffs. To exorcise all the demons, need to take the Wolves to the Finals.

I assume he will decline his PO and become an UFA.

Probably but I really hope he re-signs with the Wolves. Feels like a really good fit for him as Kenny said on TNT he doesn't have to be the play maker or instigator on offence and is a really good supplementary piece to the likes of Ant on offence and Rudy on defence
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Yes JuJu's defence is improving if not underrated.

[Sofia]

We taking bets on what time Draymond gets disqualified from game?

He still has 6 fouls to give

[OriginalRed]

Just tragic for guys like Steph and Joker. This year was perfectly laid out for one of them to get another ring and due to their team mates choking and injuries, it's slipping away.

[Mamba81p]

Spencer and santos are not nba players. Podz and post are suck in playoffs, and not good enough for a team like this. Hield is streaky and Kuminga can’t play in a Steph curry offense. Not Much left after that. Warriors are close but they need more help because the old guys can’t do it every game, even with curry.