*** Wolves vs Pelicans - Saturday Night - 7pm CT FSN ***

ducler · Post #1 » by **ducler** » Sat May 1, 2021 9:09 pm

Dalvin · Post #2 » by **Dalvin** » Sun May 2, 2021 12:09 am

C'mon, 5 straight!

Post #3 » by **Calinks** » Sun May 2, 2021 12:19 am

Timberwolves are earning some respect from other NBA fans. Naz Reid in particular is earning a name.

No write up today, but this is going to be a tough win for us. Their bigs have really torn us apart this year and with Steve probably being out again, we're going to have to see some early double teams on KAT. The wolves aren't good defensively so high potential of a shootout unless we shoot we poorly as we did against OKC.

Naz Reid is probably the most random player that **** us but he has come up huge in key moments in our games against the Timberwolves so far. KAT is also a very good example of a player that can destroy us so watch out for their bigs.

Ricky Rubio also tends to perform well against us since we give up penetration against screens easily and that's what he excels at. Hoping to see Lonzo and Bledsoe give him space beyond the arc and take away the drive instead.

This should be a fun game. Wolves are hot hot hot right now and looking to build a winning culture down the stretch. Gotta win this one for pride purposes. Can't catch the brooms. Billy and Jax gonna have their hands full with Naz and KAT. Gonna need our guards to be the difference makers tonight.

Post #4 » by **Calinks** » Sun May 2, 2021 12:25 am

Lamello 7, 5, and 5 at halftime, gonna be hard to steal that ROTY with his efficiency.

Dalvin · Post #5 » by **Dalvin** » Sun May 2, 2021 12:27 am

One thing I appreciate from Finch is that there's no more platoon substitutions. Saunders and Thibs for some reason would sub everyone at the same time

LesGrossman · Post #6 » by **LesGrossman** » Sun May 2, 2021 12:36 am

KAT shoudl take notes from the way Zion deals with calls, or lack of calls.

Neeva · Post #7 » by **Neeva** » Sun May 2, 2021 12:56 am

Calinks wrote:Lamello 7, 5, and 5 at halftime, gonna be hard to steal that ROTY with his efficiency.

Who cares about that meaningless award, wiggs has one and it achieved nothing. Ant has higher upside for when they are both in their prime ages.

theGreatRC · Post #8 » by **theGreatRC** » Sun May 2, 2021 1:00 am

I am so **** happy we ended up with Ant

life_saver · Post #9 » by **life_saver** » Sun May 2, 2021 1:01 am

Jaden is already such a good individual defender...dude's defensive potential is crazy

Post #10 » by **Calinks** » Sun May 2, 2021 1:09 am

Ant getting to the line like crazy, this is the path to success. You are an NBA cheat code if you can attack like this all game.

Dual · Post #11 » by **Dual** » Sun May 2, 2021 1:10 am

Jim Pete saying Wolves envision the lineup of Dlo, Beas, Ant, McDaniels and Kat. I don't see it tbh, where is the defense. I hope they change the concept for next year.

life_saver · Post #12 » by **life_saver** » Sun May 2, 2021 1:11 am

This has been such a high paced game

wolves_89 · Post #13 » by **wolves_89** » Sun May 2, 2021 1:13 am

Okogie has to be among the worst in the NBA at finishing uncontested shots at the rim.

Post #14 » by **Calinks** » Sun May 2, 2021 1:14 am

life_saver wrote:Jaden is already such a good individual defender...dude's defensive potential is crazy

He has star potential. If he basically stays like he is right now he's a rotation NBA guy. If he grows which is very likely, he could be an all defensive team NBA star.

It looks like we essentially got two star players in the same draft. The real draft value of Ant and Mcdaniels is probably like Picks 1 and 5. Huge draft for our future.

Neeva · Post #15 » by **Neeva** » Sun May 2, 2021 1:18 am

Calinks wrote:
life_saver wrote:Jaden is already such a good individual defender...dude's defensive potential is crazy

He has star potential. If he basically stays like he is right now he's a rotation NBA guy. If he grows which is very likely, he could be an all defensive team NBA star.

It looks like we essentially got two star players in the same draft. The real draft value of Ant and Mcdaniels is probably like Picks 1 and 5. Huge draft for our future.

They just need to hit on one more and wolves are set, Suggs or Green IMO to replace Beasley..

wolves_89 · Post #16 » by **wolves_89** » Sun May 2, 2021 1:19 am

Dual wrote:Jim Pete saying Wolves envision the lineup of Dlo, Beas, Ant, McDaniels and Kat. I don't see it tbh, where is the defense. I hope they change the concept for next year.

Hopefully the vision turns into DLO, Ant, McDaniels, PF currently not on team, and Towns. This team pretty clearly needs rebounding, size, and defense from the 5th starter (and enough shooting so the opponent has to guard them on the perimeter).

life_saver · Post #17 » by **life_saver** » Sun May 2, 2021 1:23 am

I have seen a stat (on twitter I think) about Ant currently making 31.5% of his step-back 3's which isn't too bad..considering the team currently doesn't have anything to lose, I don't mind him taking some of these step-back 3's..if he can develop that into like say shooting 35%+ on step-back 3's, that will be a great weapon to have...it's just one of those shots where defenders can't really do much about.

Grits n Gravy · Post #18 » by **Grits n Gravy** » Sun May 2, 2021 1:24 am

Calinks wrote:Ant getting to the line like crazy, this is the path to success. You are an NBA cheat code if you can attack like this all game.

Seriously I **** LOVE his physicallity and his willingness to bang and put his shoulder in. If he decides to attack the rim predominantly for his career he is gonna be a hall of famer. Add to that rounding out the rest of his game and wow we got an all timer, love this kid.

life_saver · Post #19 » by **life_saver** » Sun May 2, 2021 1:27 am

good lord Zion is a freak

Post #20 » by **Calinks** » Sun May 2, 2021 1:30 am

Lonzo overdoing on the miracle tonic!