WCF Game 2, 5/22: Timberwolves @ OKC, 7:30 PM CST

FrenchMinnyFan · Post #61 » by **FrenchMinnyFan** » Fri May 23, 2025 1:52 am

OKC is just better than us on all sides. Not by much but a difference between top NBA team and good one. We have to many issues to beat them. NAZ is awful, bench inconsistent, Rudy giving zero on offense part, Mike getting old..... too much against the future champion. Hope we can at least not getting swept. Go Wolves.

m2002brian · Post #62 » by **m2002brian** » Fri May 23, 2025 1:53 am

Their intensity while remaining under control is a problem.

Post #63 » by **Calinks** » Fri May 23, 2025 1:56 am

One thing I am seeing is the Thunder are one of the few teams that are actually boxing out, they have secured 3-5 rebounds by just getting a body on the Wolves.

Loaf_of_bread · Post #64 » by **Loaf_of_bread** » Fri May 23, 2025 1:57 am

Rookie-Mistake wrote:Oh boy.. I think we're getting swept this series.. it's just impossible to beat them

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We are at the point where we do need to try something different. Caruso definitely can neutralize Julius.. so much so, stay away from that..

We really need jaylen on sga imo, or go zone..

Got to ride or die with Ant though.. let's see what he's got with EVERYTHING running through him..

TimberKat · Post #65 » by **TimberKat** » Fri May 23, 2025 1:57 am

TimberKat wrote:Naz, DDV, and NAW combined for 7 for 36 shooting. They need to be around .480% and we need to break even on the turnovers for us to win.

So, the 3 headed monster are playing better, but we got 3 more turnovers. That maybe the difference right now.

FrenchMinnyFan · Post #66 » by **FrenchMinnyFan** » Fri May 23, 2025 2:00 am

We got lucky they got cold at 3, if not game will be over by half time.

KGdaBom · Post #67 » by **KGdaBom** » Fri May 23, 2025 2:01 am

TimberKat wrote:
TimberKat wrote:Naz, DDV, and NAW combined for 7 for 36 shooting. They need to be around .480% and we need to break even on the turnovers for us to win.

So, the 3 headed monster are playing better, but we got 3 more turnovers. That maybe the difference right now.

4 in and out 3s by Ant are the difference.

Rookie-Mistake · Post #68 » by **Rookie-Mistake** » Fri May 23, 2025 2:01 am

I don't think the Finch system is bad. We're just not executing it mixed with dumb individual plays

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Post #69 » by **Domejandro** » Fri May 23, 2025 2:06 am

I just don’t think that this eight man rotation can get it done. We will see, but it’s tough.

_AIJ_ · Post #70 » by **_AIJ_** » Fri May 23, 2025 2:08 am

our guys are afraid to defend

KGdaBom · Post #71 » by **KGdaBom** » Fri May 23, 2025 2:08 am

I say that dunk and FT have Rudy on Fire now. Watch for some Rudy, Rudy, Rudy.

Guest84 · Post #72 » by **Guest84** » Fri May 23, 2025 2:08 am

Go right back at Shai and get his 4th foul

KGdaBom · Post #73 » by **KGdaBom** » Fri May 23, 2025 2:08 am

_AIJ_ wrote:our guys are afraid to defend

We are continuously backing away from the ball handler giving up open 10 foot shots.

Post #74 » by **Calinks** » Fri May 23, 2025 2:14 am

I'm still disappointed we haven't found any way to get some points out of Rudy this season. We do no lobs, no plays to get him a quick dunk. It's such a handicap to not be able to get anything from your starting Big. He doesn't have to average 15 but getting him some regular 10-12 point games would be a big weapon.

Post #75 » by **Domejandro** » Fri May 23, 2025 2:16 am

Calinks wrote:I'm still disappointed we haven't found any way to get some points out of Rudy this season. We do no lobs, no plays to get him a quick dunk. It's such a handicap to not be able to get anything from your starting Big. He doesn't have to average 15 but getting him some regular 10-12 point games would be a big weapon.

I have completely given up on it. It’s a total waste, but it’s been multiple years now of failure. It’s bizarre that Karl-Anthony Towns is the only one who could figure it out.

Loaf_of_bread · Post #76 » by **Loaf_of_bread** » Fri May 23, 2025 2:18 am

No one ever there to hit the offensive boards..

_AIJ_ · Post #77 » by **_AIJ_** » Fri May 23, 2025 2:20 am

Ant needs to wake up man

Post #78 » by **Domejandro** » Fri May 23, 2025 2:20 am

Donte DiVincenzo is an entry pass terrorist. Dude has GOT to stop throwing that pass.

Post #79 » by **Calinks** » Fri May 23, 2025 2:20 am

Every time we make an interior pass these dudes are all over it. ELITE defense, they got a serious squad.

KGdaBom · Post #80 » by **KGdaBom** » Fri May 23, 2025 2:21 am

I'm far from giving up on this game. We just need some shots to drop. We will be right back in it.