12/23 | G32: Minnesota Timberwolves at Oklahoma City Thunder - 7PM CST

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Player(s) of the Game

Paul George | 31 PTS (11-24 FG, 3-6 3P), 11 REB
3
23%
Jerami Grant | 14 PTS (6-10 FG), 7 REB
1
8%
Steven Adams | 12 PTS (6-10 FG)
1
8%
Russell Westbrook | 23 PTS (10-19 FG), 11 REB, 10 AST
5
38%
Nerlens Noel | 5 REB, 2 AST, 2 BLK
0
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Patrick Patterson | 6 PTS (2-2 3P)
2
15%
Other (specify below)
1
8%
 
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Re: 12/23 | G32: Minnesota Timberwolves at Oklahoma City Thunder - 7PM CST 

Post#21 » by ThunderBolt » Mon Dec 24, 2018 1:36 am

We’re better off when schroder doesn’t pass.
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Re: 12/23 | G32: Minnesota Timberwolves at Oklahoma City Thunder - 7PM CST 

Post#22 » by Pillendreher » Mon Dec 24, 2018 1:38 am

We allowed a 22-8 run over the last 6 minutes.
"I don't know of any player that, when the shot goes up, he doesn't want it to go in," Donovan said
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Re: 12/23 | G32: Minnesota Timberwolves at Oklahoma City Thunder - 7PM CST 

Post#23 » by ThunderBolt » Mon Dec 24, 2018 1:38 am

We gave a frp for Dennis Schroder. Just think about that for a little bit.
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Re: 12/23 | G32: Minnesota Timberwolves at Oklahoma City Thunder - 7PM CST 

Post#24 » by alessandrux » Mon Dec 24, 2018 1:40 am

The Wolves have not played 10 points better than us, that is disappointing.

We have yet to find something that works.


On a positive note, the Wolves don't look that good and seem beatable.
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Re: 12/23 | G32: Minnesota Timberwolves at Oklahoma City Thunder - 7PM CST 

Post#25 » by ThunderBolt » Mon Dec 24, 2018 1:45 am

Does Patterson have prosthetic fingers?
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Re: 12/23 | G32: Minnesota Timberwolves at Oklahoma City Thunder - 7PM CST 

Post#26 » by Pillendreher » Mon Dec 24, 2018 1:52 am

I like that they went to Noel as a passer two possessions in a row. If Schröder refuses to pass, let somebody else do it.
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Re: 12/23 | G32: Minnesota Timberwolves at Oklahoma City Thunder - 7PM CST 

Post#27 » by ThunderBolt » Mon Dec 24, 2018 1:59 am

Does anyone get hit in the nuts more than Adams?
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Re: 12/23 | G32: Minnesota Timberwolves at Oklahoma City Thunder - 7PM CST 

Post#28 » by alessandrux » Mon Dec 24, 2018 2:10 am

I like that it looks like we are trying some new/different lineups.

Incredible effort to get back into the game (and secure the lead). Less mistakes and better defensive rotations make it possible.
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Re: 12/23 | G32: Minnesota Timberwolves at Oklahoma City Thunder - 7PM CST 

Post#29 » by ThunderBolt » Mon Dec 24, 2018 2:12 am

George is insane. I wish I wasn’t so worried about russ so I could enjoy this more.
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Re: 12/23 | G32: Minnesota Timberwolves at Oklahoma City Thunder - 7PM CST 

Post#30 » by bondom34 » Mon Dec 24, 2018 2:18 am

Missed it so far but 2nd quarter seemed ok lol
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Re: 12/23 | G32: Minnesota Timberwolves at Oklahoma City Thunder - 7PM CST 

Post#31 » by slick_watts » Mon Dec 24, 2018 2:20 am

russ not being able to make shots is getting annoying.
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Re: 12/23 | G32: Minnesota Timberwolves at Oklahoma City Thunder - 7PM CST 

Post#32 » by slick_watts » Mon Dec 24, 2018 2:21 am

bondom34 wrote:Missed it so far but 2nd quarter seemed ok lol


once schroder came out they started getting it going on offense. wolves defense sucks.
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Re: 12/23 | G32: Minnesota Timberwolves at Oklahoma City Thunder - 7PM CST 

Post#33 » by Thundershock88 » Mon Dec 24, 2018 2:23 am

Starting to really dislike KAT. I'll never forget the knee he gave PG on that Wiggins game winner last season that wasn't called. Also kneed Adams in the nuts tonight and then sold the worst flop I have ever seen.
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Re: 12/23 | G32: Minnesota Timberwolves at Oklahoma City Thunder - 7PM CST 

Post#34 » by Pillendreher » Mon Dec 24, 2018 2:25 am

Thundershock88 wrote:Starting to really dislike KAT. I'll never forget the knee he gave PG on that Wiggins game winner last season that wasn't called. Also kneed Adams in the nuts tonight and then sold the worst flop I have ever seen.
He's a bitch that can't handle physical play but is not shy of constantly assaulting opposing players. Frk what I could see he didn't even apologize to Adams.
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Re: 12/23 | G32: Minnesota Timberwolves at Oklahoma City Thunder - 7PM CST 

Post#35 » by Pillendreher » Mon Dec 24, 2018 2:27 am

Read on Twitter


Lightyears.
"I don't know of any player that, when the shot goes up, he doesn't want it to go in," Donovan said
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Re: 12/23 | G32: Minnesota Timberwolves at Oklahoma City Thunder - 7PM CST 

Post#36 » by ThunderBolt » Mon Dec 24, 2018 2:36 am

Pillendreher wrote:
Read on Twitter


Lightyears.

Billy continues to prove me wrong. There is absolutely no way to defend that.
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Re: 12/23 | G32: Minnesota Timberwolves at Oklahoma City Thunder - 7PM CST 

Post#37 » by ThunderBolt » Mon Dec 24, 2018 2:45 am

Everything is fine with Russ.
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Re: 12/23 | G32: Minnesota Timberwolves at Oklahoma City Thunder - 7PM CST 

Post#38 » by slick_watts » Mon Dec 24, 2018 2:45 am

russ' indecisiveness because he knows he can't shoot affects his dribble. just getting caught out and stripped. it's pretty crazy.
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Re: 12/23 | G32: Minnesota Timberwolves at Oklahoma City Thunder - 7PM CST 

Post#39 » by Pillendreher » Mon Dec 24, 2018 2:46 am

2nd big run they've given up. Can't happen.
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Re: 12/23 | G32: Minnesota Timberwolves at Oklahoma City Thunder - 7PM CST 

Post#40 » by berlioz » Mon Dec 24, 2018 2:52 am

We aren't playing well, but we're also getting murdered by the refs.

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