Game 2: Timberwolves (1-0) at Lakers (10/24, 9 pm, Prime Video)

Guest84 · Post #41 » by **Guest84** » Sat Oct 25, 2025 2:41 am

I like this Jaden so far

Guest84 · Post #42 » by **Guest84** » Sat Oct 25, 2025 2:42 am

Luka is ridiculous. Trap him

Post #43 » by **Klomp** » Sat Oct 25, 2025 2:43 am

Guest84 wrote:Luka is ridiculous. Trap him

No! He will wear down. It's the Jokic defense we're playing against him. They don't have enough around him, and he knows it.

winforlose · Post #44 » by **winforlose** » Sat Oct 25, 2025 2:46 am

Klomp wrote:
winforlose wrote:
Klomp wrote:What a full-court press! Since I was assured every team would put it on us on every possession no matter what.....

I didn’t realize the playoffs started with in October. Who knew?

So you think if it were the playoffs, Luka would be picking up 94 feet?

Obviously not Luka, but they would have someone do it. Or more precisely they should have someone do it. If you identify a significant weakness in an opponent you typically try to exploit it.

winforlose · Post #45 » by **winforlose** » Sat Oct 25, 2025 2:46 am

We gave up 36, but Luka was on a heater. Not sure how to feel about it. Then again, we scored 40, and I like that

Post #46 » by **Domejandro** » Sat Oct 25, 2025 2:47 am

I am a bit behind, but unfortunately folks, I think Mike Conley might be cooked.

winforlose · Post #47 » by **winforlose** » Sat Oct 25, 2025 2:48 am

Guest84 wrote:I like this Jaden so far

Me too, but he needs to shoot more. 3 of 3 from 2, only miss was a hand grenade.

wolves_89 · Post #48 » by **wolves_89** » Sat Oct 25, 2025 2:48 am

Mike contributing nothing on offense and is a liability on defense. I hope he can figure out how to get back to being a useful player, but right now he is close to unplayable.

TimberKat · Post #49 » by **TimberKat** » Sat Oct 25, 2025 2:49 am

What an offensive 1st. 23 for Luka and 14 for Ant. Why is it anytime Gobert sits, opponents go on a run?

KGdaBom · Post #50 » by **KGdaBom** » Sat Oct 25, 2025 2:51 am

TimberKat wrote:We could see Dilly tonight. Luka and Reaves aren't going to full court press

The press is when we need Dilly the most.

Murphs56 · Post #51 » by **Murphs56** » Sat Oct 25, 2025 2:52 am

I'm not sure if Conley is playable at this point and that makes me sad

Guest84 · Post #52 » by **Guest84** » Sat Oct 25, 2025 2:53 am

TimberKat wrote:What an offensive 1st. 23 for Luka and 14 for Ant. Why is it anytime Gobert sits, opponents go on a run?

His true value goes unseen in the box score.

Post #53 » by **Klomp** » Sat Oct 25, 2025 2:53 am

winforlose wrote:
Klomp wrote:
winforlose wrote:
I didn’t realize the playoffs started with in October. Who knew?

So you think if it were the playoffs, Luka would be picking up 94 feet?

Obviously not Luka, but they would have someone do it. Or more precisely they should have someone do it. If you identify a significant weakness in an opponent you typically try to exploit it.

Yeah that rarely happens to that extent in the NBA. Rarely are game plans/defensive identities completely shifted based on the opponent The teams that full-court press us do it against everyone. It will not create this seismic shift where everyone will alter what they do just because we struggle against the press.

winforlose · Post #54 » by **winforlose** » Sat Oct 25, 2025 2:53 am

TimberKat wrote:What an offensive 1st. 23 for Luka and 14 for Ant. Why is it anytime Gobert sits, opponents go on a run?

Because Naz is a defensive liability and Rudy is a defensive anchor. We need Joan in those non Rudy minutes.

ILC · Post #55 » by **ILC** » Sat Oct 25, 2025 2:54 am

Bones getting ready again

winforlose · Post #56 » by **winforlose** » Sat Oct 25, 2025 2:54 am

Klomp wrote:
winforlose wrote:
Klomp wrote:So you think if it were the playoffs, Luka would be picking up 94 feet?

Obviously not Luka, but they would have someone do it. Or more precisely they should have someone do it. If you identify a significant weakness in an opponent you typically try to exploit it.

Yeah that rarely happens to that extent in the NBA. Rarely are game plans/defensive identities completely shifted based on the opponent The teams that full-court press us do it against everyone. It will not create this seismic shift where everyone will alter what they do against us.

Time will tell. I suspect we add a PG before the playoff so the issue is limited. If not we will find out who is right.

Post #57 » by **Klomp** » Sat Oct 25, 2025 2:55 am

ILC wrote:Bones getting ready again

Yeah I wondered if they might turn to him after his stint in the opener.

Movics · Post #58 » by **Movics** » Sat Oct 25, 2025 2:55 am

winforlose wrote:
TimberKat wrote:What an offensive 1st. 23 for Luka and 14 for Ant. Why is it anytime Gobert sits, opponents go on a run?

Because Naz is a defensive liability and Rudy is a defensive anchor. We need Joan in those non Rudy minutes.

Perfect opponent for Beringer too. Lakers have one of the weakest big man rotation in the league

winforlose · Post #59 » by **winforlose** » Sat Oct 25, 2025 2:55 am

Klomp wrote:
ILC wrote:Bones getting ready again

Yeah I wondered if they might turn to him after his stint in the opener.

When Mike is out (for whatever reason,) Bones does seem like the next man up.

shrink · Post #60 » by **shrink** » Sat Oct 25, 2025 2:59 am

DDV lobbing high to Gobert, but it was Clark in the dunker spot!