Wolves / Blazers OFFICIAL THREAD! 7 pm 1/7/11 56k warning

Tha Juice · Post #441 » by **Tha Juice** » Sat Jan 8, 2011 3:32 am

next 2 games vs. Spurs

Torcher · Post #442 » by **Torcher** » Sat Jan 8, 2011 3:33 am

So our next four games are Spurs, Spurs, Wizards, and Magic.

A tough few games there (except for Wizards of course) and I predict we'll come out with 1-3.

big3_8_19_21 · Post #443 » by **big3_8_19_21** » Sat Jan 8, 2011 3:34 am

Klomp wrote:
shrink wrote:
shrink wrote:Remember when we'd say something like this just for laughs?

30 and 19? What a bum.

Trade his ass

Like we could even get anything. Waive him. Let somebody else deal with those 30 and 19 headaches.

LOBO 7 · Post #444 » by **LOBO 7** » Sat Jan 8, 2011 3:41 am

Klomp wrote:Considering that horrendous 1st half, I'm pleased with the 10 point margin.

Even though we lost game, we passed the test within the game, which was to bounce back with some fierce energy and passion in the second half. I wouldn't be surprised if Brewer starts the next game, which will have the Rambis haters fuming. There is no question Wes is physically ready for an NBA rookie, but he is just not mentally ready, doesn't know how to prepare himself to bring it every night or how to get himself involved. Same goes for Darko lately. I know Rambis is the Zen master's disciple, he needs to get these guys meditating or something.

Tha Juice · Post #445 » by **Tha Juice** » Sat Jan 8, 2011 3:52 am

LOBO 7 wrote:
Klomp wrote:Considering that horrendous 1st half, I'm pleased with the 10 point margin.

Even though we lost game, we passed the test within the game, which was to bounce back with some fierce energy and passion in the second half. I wouldn't be surprised if Brewer starts the next game, which will have the Rambis haters fuming. There is no question Wes is physically ready for an NBA rookie, but he is just not mentally ready, doesn't know how to prepare himself to bring it every night or how to get himself involved. Same goes for Darko lately. I know Rambis is the Zen master's disciple, he needs to get these guys meditating or something.

I agree, Brewer has been playing pretty good the last few games. Hopefully his energy and hustle can become contagious with the rest of our starters from the very start of the game. I think Wes/Webster/Tolliver can be solid defensively off the bench and Tolliver is a guy that can bring the type of energy and hustle that Brewer brings.

Devilzsidewalk · Post #446 » by **Devilzsidewalk** » Sat Jan 8, 2011 4:01 am

its a never ending loop, the Wolves are going to play like they're shrooming every single game and I'm going to keep watching them and being emo-baffled

Devilzsidewalk · Post #447 » by **Devilzsidewalk** » Sat Jan 8, 2011 4:04 am

LOBO 7 wrote:
Klomp wrote:Considering that horrendous 1st half, I'm pleased with the 10 point margin.

Even though we lost game, we passed the test within the game, which was to bounce back with some fierce energy and passion in the second half. I wouldn't be surprised if Brewer starts the next game, which will have the Rambis haters fuming. There is no question Wes is physically ready for an NBA rookie, but he is just not mentally ready, doesn't know how to prepare himself to bring it every night or how to get himself involved. Same goes for Darko lately. I know Rambis is the Zen master's disciple, he needs to get these guys meditating or something.

they dont deserve any more moral victoriy cred, they've already shown they can win a half, they need to start playing a good game. This team has good shooters and athletic lengthy wings, tons of rebounding and a half decent defensive center, they should at least accidentally have good wins occasionally, this is just tragic

LOBO 7 · Post #448 » by **LOBO 7** » Sat Jan 8, 2011 4:06 am

Devilzsidewalk wrote:its a never ending loop, the Wolves are going to play like they're shrooming every single game and I'm going to keep watching them and being emo-baffled

I, for one, will be right there with you.

shrink · Post #449 » by **shrink** » Sat Jan 8, 2011 4:10 am

big3_8_19_21 wrote: Like we could even get anything. Waive him. Let somebody else deal with those 30 and 19 headaches.

You're probably right, the way he's playing like he doesn't even want to be here.

LOBO 7 · Post #450 » by **LOBO 7** » Sat Jan 8, 2011 4:15 am

Devilzsidewalk wrote:
LOBO 7 wrote:
Klomp wrote:Considering that horrendous 1st half, I'm pleased with the 10 point margin.

Even though we lost game, we passed the test within the game, which was to bounce back with some fierce energy and passion in the second half. I wouldn't be surprised if Brewer starts the next game, which will have the Rambis haters fuming. There is no question Wes is physically ready for an NBA rookie, but he is just not mentally ready, doesn't know how to prepare himself to bring it every night or how to get himself involved. Same goes for Darko lately. I know Rambis is the Zen master's disciple, he needs to get these guys meditating or something.

they dont deserve any more moral victoriy cred, they've already shown they can win a half, they need to start playing a good game. This team has good shooters and athletic lengthy wings, tons of rebounding and a half decent defensive center, they should at least accidentally have good wins occasionally, this is just tragic

Don't get me wrong, I'm not chalking this one up as a moral victory, just the second half as.... half a moral victory :wink:

Seriously though, this team needs someone to step up as a vocal leader on the floor, or, at the very least, someone who brings contagious energy. Someone who can figure out how to motivate his teammates to not allow this kind of effort. If that player HAS to be Brewer, so be it. Nobody else has stepped up and shown they can consistently be that player. Beas shows flashes, but doesn't do it consistently. Having Tolliver back should energize the bench, which will help a lot.

southern wolf · Post #451 » by **southern wolf** » Sat Jan 8, 2011 4:25 am

Same old story with turnovers and sloppy, sloppy defense. I think it might be time to send Wes back to the bench. Just tinker with the line-up a little bit. Send the message to the other starters that your role and minutes aren't set in stone and changes WILL come if they keep this up.

I can't believe we've got the spurs again, twice within 3 days. Four games against a team in less then half a season!? Oh and they just happen to have the best record in the league. This next week is going to be even more brutal to watch than the last.

Swish4 · Post #452 » by **Swish4** » Sat Jan 8, 2011 4:37 am

Wes has hit the rookie wall. If this was a college season it would be over after this many games. He'll get his second wind eventually, but I do think he needs a little time off to catch up physically and mentally.

abrewbro68 · Post #453 » by **abrewbro68** » Sat Jan 8, 2011 4:42 am

I missed the game, only saw glimpses. What happened to Mikes face? And also what happened to Mikes ankle I see he didn't play many minutes and they were working on it in the 3rd.

Post #454 » by **Klomp** » Sat Jan 8, 2011 5:45 am

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nz5fUs1zjRI[/youtube]
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cC9arU1uBLo[/youtube]

Grits n Gravy · Post #455 » by **Grits n Gravy** » Sat Jan 8, 2011 6:13 am

wes matthews quote after game:
“It’s a blessing, man,” Matthews said of his rise from undrafted free agent to multimillionaire. “Every single one of us in this league is blessed to be living out our dreams and playing the game we love. I’m just appreciative of every day. Keep working. Stay humble.”

a lot of ours guys need to remember how lucky they are, every single game. there is 0 excuse for not bringing energy and playing hard. as mentioned, all those people who went to the game payed good money, ventured through the cold to see and support something they care about and believe in. it is unacceptable the lack of energy from some of our guys *cougharko*. coach can not and should not need to remind these guys how lucky they are.

eToasT · Post #456 » by **eToasT** » Sat Jan 8, 2011 6:24 am

^ That Matthews quote was really great, much respect.

The Wolves are just looking worse lately with Wes "The Invisible Man" Johnson not contributing and Darko not looking 100% Start Brewer

shangrila · Post #457 » by **shangrila** » Sat Jan 8, 2011 7:34 am

Why did Beasley only play 30 minutes?

Grits n Gravy · Post #458 » by **Grits n Gravy** » Sat Jan 8, 2011 7:42 am

shangrila wrote:Why did Beasley only play 30 minutes?

seemed like he was pretty banged up, tweaked/sprained his ankle a couple of times and i think he got a shot in the hip for good measure.

funkatron101 · Post #459 » by **funkatron101** » Sat Jan 8, 2011 3:42 pm

My Wolves rep is pressuring me to renew my season tickets. Really really bad timing. I am so disgruntled right now. I'm tired of the excuses. This team just doesn't play like a team. Sean Marks. All I saw was a bunch of really bad individual ball, no set plays, if there was any passing it was a panic pass. There are fundamental flaws in our offense and a lack of effort on defense. The crowd is starting to turn on them. That is a bad sign.

Post #460 » by **C.lupus** » Sat Jan 8, 2011 3:48 pm

Time to put pressure back on the Wolves through their reps. Tell him you'll renew when you see some signs of a future with the team. I'm glad the crowd is starting to turn on them. They need and deserve that. That will put pressure directly on Kahn to do something.