Western Conference | Play-In - (7) Minnesota Timberwolves vs (8) Los Angeles Clippers

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Post#1401 » by PD28 » Wed Apr 13, 2022 7:16 pm

Anyone notice that its the fans of franchises that haven't done very much that are being the hardest on the Wolves right now lol?
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Post#1402 » by Hans1984 » Wed Apr 13, 2022 8:09 pm

GREAT game. Feels good to finally watch some good basketball.
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Post#1403 » by God Squad » Thu Apr 14, 2022 4:46 am

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Post#1404 » by Slim Tubby » Thu Apr 14, 2022 4:58 am

TNT’s coverage of the Wolves was disgraceful. Fans deserve better than hate. We’ve struggled as a fan base to follow this team and when we have some actual success, these were the bull talking points they could come up with? Embarrassment, TNT.
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Post#1405 » by JN61 » Fri Apr 15, 2022 3:43 pm

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moss_is_1 wrote:I really hate inside the NBA saying Wolves are so talented but play dumb. Just discrediting the job Finch has done this season, plus the fact that we have so many guys who play really hard.


They aren't wrong. Wolves have had all the talent in the world to be mediocre playoff team for several years now and they just haven't been that because they don't play smart basketball.

This “dumb” basketball team and coach improved by 23 games this year. Look in the mirror for”dumb”.


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So you don't disagree with me that they were really dumb team that played low IQ basketball. They had all the talent in the world to be first round exit for years yet they weren't.
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Post#1407 » by spanishninja » Fri Apr 15, 2022 4:38 pm



whether or not they threw the game against Minny to get a matchup against the Suns, I bet the Clips feel really **** stupid now
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Post#1408 » by Cubbies2120 » Fri Apr 15, 2022 4:39 pm

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whether of not they threw the game against Minny, I bet the Clips feel really **** stupid now


Why would they throw the game to have a chance at playing a better team (Suns) instead of Grizz?
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Post#1409 » by spanishninja » Fri Apr 15, 2022 4:40 pm

Cubbies2120 wrote:
spanishninja wrote:


whether of not they threw the game against Minny, I bet the Clips feel really **** stupid now


Why would they throw the game to have a chance at playing a better team (Suns) instead of Grizz?


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Post#1410 » by moss_is_1 » Fri Apr 15, 2022 5:27 pm

spanishninja wrote:
Cubbies2120 wrote:
spanishninja wrote:
whether of not they threw the game against Minny, I bet the Clips feel really **** stupid now


Why would they throw the game to have a chance at playing a better team (Suns) instead of Grizz?


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Still. Feels like the Suns are far and away the better team. Not a knock on Memphis, but LAC seem like they matchup decent with them also. Veteran team vs a very young team as well.
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Post#1411 » by packforfreedom » Fri Apr 15, 2022 5:44 pm

yeah lets throw a winnable game to get into the playoffs just to play an one and done game against a solid team where anything can happen only to play the best team in the league. makes sense.
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Post#1412 » by spanishninja » Fri Apr 15, 2022 6:45 pm

moss_is_1 wrote:
spanishninja wrote:
Cubbies2120 wrote:
Why would they throw the game to have a chance at playing a better team (Suns) instead of Grizz?


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Still. Feels like the Suns are far and away the better team. Not a knock on Memphis, but LAC seem like they matchup decent with them also. Veteran team vs a very young team as well.


just telling you what lot of fans been saying. i dont' think it's likely they tanked the tuesday game but they did seem like they kept their foot on the gas.
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Post#1413 » by AbeVigodaLive » Fri Apr 15, 2022 7:02 pm

JN61 wrote:
Slim Tubby wrote:
JN61 wrote:
They aren't wrong. Wolves have had all the talent in the world to be mediocre playoff team for several years now and they just haven't been that because they don't play smart basketball.

This “dumb” basketball team and coach improved by 23 games this year. Look in the mirror for”dumb”.


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So you don't disagree with me that they were really dumb team that played low IQ basketball. They had all the talent in the world to be first round exit for years yet they weren't.



I've seen this statement or something similar multiple times now... can you elaborate on "all the talent" part?

Be specific. Use stats when applicable. Thanks.

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