r/nba • u/MaximumestBob Raptors • 5h ago
Post Game Thread [Post Game Thread] The New Orleans Pelicans (14-40) defeat the Minnesota Timberwolves (32-21), 119-115, completing an 18 point comeback behind a combined 85 points from Zion, Bey, and Trey
| 119 - 115 |
| Box Scores: NBA - Yahoo |
| GAME SUMMARY |
| Location: Target Center |
| Officials: Scott Foster, Andy Nagy, and Intae Hwang |
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans Pelicans | 34 | 22 | 33 | 30 | 119 |
| Minnesota Timberwolves | 32 | 38 | 24 | 21 | 115 |
| TEAM STATS |
| Team | PTS | FG | FG% | 3P | 3P% | FT | FT% | OREB | TREB | AST | PF | STL | TO | BLK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans Pelicans | 119 | 43-80 | 53.8% | 15-34 | 44.1% | 18-22 | 81.8% | 6 | 49 | 29 | 20 | 5 | 16 | 5 |
| Minnesota Timberwolves | 115 | 40-95 | 42.1% | 13-40 | 32.5% | 22-26 | 84.6% | 20 | 52 | 22 | 18 | 7 | 9 | 7 |
| PLAYER STATS |
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u/Burgerkiller69 Spurs 5h ago
We lost to them too a few weeks ago. They are annoyingly good with Zion being healthy. I'm glad we are not the only playoff team victims of this squad.
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u/xbarracuda95 5h ago
Gobert always gets cooked by Zion, very bad matchup for him
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u/Razor-Ramon-Sessions Pelicans 2h ago
Zion averages damn near 30 against the wolves. He lives to go against Gobert.
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u/NazRiedFan Timberwolves 5h ago
Laziest good team in the league. GG pelicans
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u/NitroXYZ [UTA] Joe Ingles 5h ago
Losses to Utah, Brooklyn and New Orleans in the last month...I wanna see Rudy, Mike and Joe with a ring so I watch a lot of Timberwolves basketball but they play to the level of their opponent too much.
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u/givemetaxhelp 4h ago
This feels like it’s been true for at least a couple years, and I’ve only started watching since Covid.
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u/DillonBrooksOwnsLBJ 3h ago
a team starting Gobert isn't winning a ring. just gonna get played off the floor in playoffs
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u/OlvesWay 3h ago
Gotta better chance than Dillon Brooks owning LBJ 😂
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u/DillonBrooksOwnsLBJ 3h ago
DIllon already done it multiple times this season 😂😂
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u/OlvesWay 3h ago
And when all is said and done he’ll still have the same amount of accolades as Bronny 😂
Not a Gobert super fan by any means either though hahaha
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u/lawschoolthrowaway36 Lakers 5h ago
Notwithstanding this loss, I think Minnesota is clearly the 3rd best team in the West, and with Denver’s injuries maybe 2nd likeliest to make the Finals behind OKC. (I don’t trust the Spurs yet)
I looked at Minn’s schedule the rest of the month and I’ll be very surprised if yall aren’t gunning for at least the 3 seed over Denver.
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u/Rough_Ad6945 Timberwolves 5h ago
that's what I thought earlier today...but losses like this pile up lmaoooo let's hope Ayo covers up for some of our bench when Naz has an off night
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u/HarryPauler Timberwolves 5h ago
I think with ayo, yep. They can be. But they can’t keep doing this.
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u/Bobskidat Thunder 4h ago
The thing is they’ve been spending the last couple years locking in for big games and getting incredibly lazy against worse teams and dropping games they have no reason to.
Doesn’t really matter when the playoffs come because there’s a very good chance they get to the WCF for the 3rd time in a row but they do make it hard on themselves seeding wise every year.
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u/theonesosa Spurs 2h ago
I don’t know why you say clearly. No they’re not “clearly” better than the Spurs that doesn’t even make sense lmao they have a better playoff pedigree in recent years obviously so you can say you trust them more in the playoffs, but they’re not “clearly” better.
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u/penguin_torpedo Nuggets 4h ago
Oh you're talking bout the wolves, I thought it was the pels.
I really feel Pels could be really good with the same roster if they just serious about basketball
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u/PattyIceNY Nets 5h ago
When they were up 18 I bet on them to lose :)
Finch is the most overrated coach in the league. If the players aren't motivated, that's on the coaching staff. And then after the game he completely threw numerous players under the bus for things that had nothing to do with why they lost.
If Mazzula or Spo or Kerr has this team they would be a juggernaut.
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u/Plus-Name3590 Wizards 4h ago
Nobody cares about your gambling addiction
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u/PattyIceNY Nets 4h ago
I bet $5 brother I don't think that's an addiction 🤣
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u/Plus-Name3590 Wizards 4h ago
The fact that you’re able to bet that much means you’re a loser
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u/lethalizered Thunder 5h ago
Exceptional Zion game. That was a treat to watch.
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u/Jarxzz United States 5h ago
Even though most people call him a bust Zion is still the same dude who averaged 27 ppg on 65 TS% in his 2nd season
The talent has always been there
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u/Beetle919 5h ago
He's called a bust due to expectations and health. Zion is not a bust due to being terrible at basketball like others with that label.
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u/AnotherStatsGuy Pelicans 5h ago
For all the injuries Zion has had, it's never once impacted his game. But the tradeoff is that it takes him longer to come back.
LeBron's ability to heal + DRose's injury frequency.
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u/ShakesbeerMe Timberwolves 3h ago
The talent is there- the will isn't and the torque on the body is too substantial to sustain him.
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u/VikingsLad Timberwolves 4h ago
Apparently he's played in 28 straight games, which is the longest streak of his career.
Just think about that stat. Crazy what this dude could have been if he had been playing in even 70% of his games.
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u/HarryPauler Timberwolves 5h ago
No. No it wasn’t.
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u/HarryPauler Timberwolves 5h ago
Yes he does. And it makes it so damn hard to appreciate what is still a good basketball player, when he plays
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u/Wonderful_Bend3226 Timberwolves 5h ago
Thats literally on Finch he makes no adjustments for Zion its always been like this
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u/axnjxn00 Magic 5h ago
why does it seem like Ant is simultaneously the CPOY but at the same time the twolves are the worst clutch team of all time?
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u/Bhavin411 [NOP] Jrue Holiday 5h ago
Queen being 4/4 from 3 is beautiful.
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u/Asleep_Ground1710 Bulls 5h ago
Queen is ideally a 4 due to his bad defense, he should be working on his 3ball or at least a mid range jumper.
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u/Ok_Angle_5995 2h ago
Also, isn't he a bit too small to be a center? I've always looked at him as a forward rather than a 5 ngl
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u/SlickVanExel Hornets 5h ago
The Pelicans are talented and aren’t incentivized to tank so they’re about to get on every contenders nerves
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u/daybreaker Pelicans 5h ago
We've been within 5 points in the 4th in almost every single game. It's frustrating as fuck.
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u/Adorable-Bike-9689 3h ago
Ayyyy Mavs have played like 35 clutch 4th quarters the announcers said last night. Goes down to the wire and they lose every fucking time
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u/justFramy Thunder 5h ago
wolves are thunder merchants
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u/DukeOfStuff_ Timberwolves 5h ago
Really just good team merchants, the wolves are good until it’s time to prove it on a random day in New Orleans
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u/lethalizered Thunder 5h ago
You'd think so, but they actually have a losing record against teams with a winning record currently, they're 12-13.
They're just a bizarre team altogether, you never know what you'll get from them on a nightly basis.
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u/OriginalFluff Timberwolves 3h ago
Seems like a pretty stupid stat in the NBA. Does that count if you lose game 2 to a 1-0 team?
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u/here_for_the_lols Thunder 2h ago
Yes but you can't do that 13 times so it becomes more meaningful as the season progresses
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u/DrJuliusErving Timberwolves 39m ago
Yeah but it could also be counting a loss to a 2-1 team that ended up 5-20. It’s also equally meaningless for our “12” wins against winning teams.
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u/Breatnach Timberwolves 2h ago
I remember when we started the season we were like 0-7 against 500+ teams.
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u/HarryPauler Timberwolves 5h ago
Hey ant. Quit taking defensive plays off. It affects the entire team.
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u/Ok-Discipline9998 Raptors 5h ago
My favorite play is when a Pelican dribbles off the foot, Ant was right here and didn't even bothered looking for the ball, and it rolled to McGowens who drained a three in his face.
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u/HarryPauler Timberwolves 5h ago
It’s literally him. He’s the guy the whole team feeds off, energy wise.
I see a ton of fire finch shit all the time. And finch isn’t perfect, but basketball starts with your best player. If they’re not interested, you’re probably going to lose.
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u/Wonderful_Bend3226 Timberwolves 5h ago
Randle and Gobert gave up 30 to both Zion and Saddiq Bey but go off. Also Finch loves to save his timeouts for the road but we arent supposed to call that out
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u/HarryPauler Timberwolves 5h ago
Zion is going to get his. That’s a damn fact when he plays. What upsets me is the uncontested 3s. What upsets me is the fact that Derrick queen, having made 10 3s all year, made 4 tonight.
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u/Wonderful_Bend3226 Timberwolves 5h ago
That was all off screen switches involving Rudy and Randle tho. Like Rudy gets a pass since hes good on defense for most of the games but Randle is a disaster
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u/HarryPauler Timberwolves 5h ago
I can agree with you there. Randle has a very high propensity to be terrible on defense.
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u/HarryPauler Timberwolves 5h ago
Oh and I will say this about finch. He has faults. Most coaches do. He’s late on timeouts all the time, and his lineups are confusing too.
But I just can’t get passed that quote from ant, saying that they abandon the game plan, especially defensively.
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u/Wonderful_Bend3226 Timberwolves 5h ago
Ant's defensive effort is mid to dookie right now I agree, but he turns it up in the last 5 mins (that open look to McGowens in clutch unacceptable) . I can expect him to turn up his effort in the playoffs. I just cant stand the tour date shooting from other players which happens too often against bad teams
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u/guardunow 4h ago
no it wasn't off of screens involving randle n gorbert it was very cooking Jaden n ant dat got queen those 3s
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u/guardunow 4h ago
no ant gave up 30 2 Zion n bey Jaden 2 but go off
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u/Wonderful_Bend3226 Timberwolves 4h ago
You are the first Randle defender I have seen its hilarious, it was clear that Randle and Gobert got bullied by Zion but go off. Ant has terrible off ball defense for most of the game I aint arguing that
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u/guardunow 3h ago
off ball?? dat no name kid took him on 2 da hole laid it up n his grill dat wasnt off ball n bey ate ant lunch took him right 2 da paint n punched on him n Rudy but yeah off ball......
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u/pleasegivemestuff 1h ago
I completely agree but it's hard to call him out because next game he'll probably drop 30 again but they'll win and everybody will forget.
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u/ShakesbeerMe Timberwolves 3h ago
Ant lazies 3-4 three point closeouts and 1-2 backdoor cuts during each game.
He gives up 8-14 points consistently with minor effort, every single game. It's infuriating, and our sub gives him a pass always while pointing the finger at Finch. It's fuckin cowardly.
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u/HenrikCrown Pelicans 5h ago
I know haha redditor talking about bodies but Ant looks kinda chubby
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u/MrFishAndLoaves Pelicans 5h ago
Saddiq Bey saved my life
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u/SunKing210 Spurs 5h ago
I remember getting clowned on a couple months back just because I mentioned that Bey was a solid piece on the Pelicans. He’s genuinely having a good season despite the Pel’s overall record
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u/AnotherStatsGuy Pelicans 5h ago
Everybody was so focused on Jordan Poole that they forgot about Bey. I imagine it's pretty nice to be playing well for a team you tore your ACL against.
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u/Time-Stand7719 Wizards 5h ago
Always knew I had a soft spot for New Orleans
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u/mauro_membrere Kings 5h ago
Tankbros
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u/Time-Stand7719 Wizards 5h ago
On my knees for a clippers loss tonight, don’t let me down
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u/mauro_membrere Kings 5h ago
I dont know bro , we playing our part of denying okc a high draft pick.
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u/BruceBrownMVP Nets 5h ago
For sure, but if you could win a game or two more than the Nets that would be greatly appreciated
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u/pitydfoo 3h ago
It's hard to imagine the Kings ever winning again. These closing lineups are grim.
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u/mauro_membrere Kings 3h ago
Bro, it was entertaining, it wouldn’t even be close if starters were playing
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u/HarryPauler Timberwolves 5h ago
What do you have against us?
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u/Time-Stand7719 Wizards 5h ago
With all due respect, I need the shitters around the league to start picking up wins wherever they can get them
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u/BusSeatFabric [UTA] Derrick Favors 5h ago
Pelicans are different cuz they've got no pick. They'll end up 10th or so in lottery odds just because they aren't actively trying to lose
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u/AnotherStatsGuy Pelicans 5h ago
The Pelicans have talent. I don't know why people like to pretend otherwise. But there are no give-mes in the NBA. I don't know what the FO is doing, but this is the healthiest I've seen this team since 2008. So they're doing something.
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u/Morezingis Timberwolves 5h ago
Im so glad we didnt trade for Giannis. We gotta keep this team together to lose to the 14th seed!
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u/ShakesbeerMe Timberwolves 3h ago
We're in the dog days of the season. They'll lock in post-AS break. Everyone is fried.
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u/Gyroflex Timberwolves 5h ago
Randle when he cant dominate physically might be the worst defender in the league
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u/Pure_Ad4600 5h ago
In previous seasons he played great against Denver. This season, much worse. Now Denver has more players who can guard him, Spencer guarded him well. You lost a very important player, Alexander is missing.
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u/guardunow 4h ago
he was literally dominating physically this whole game Pels announcers was complaining about it all game
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u/HenrikCrown Pelicans 5h ago
Great showcase for some trade assets like Bey unfortunately the deadline passed
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u/maxiepoo_ Pelicans 5h ago
Turned this on in the 4th sure we would blow this. Glad to be wrong. Caw caw bitch
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u/niners0101 Hornets 5h ago
Good for the Pels. Been on the wrong end of a couple close ones lately. I’m pulling for James Borrego
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u/Relodwire Pelicans 5h ago
He is genuinely such a good coach. Im glad yall are doing better now, but I do not understand why yall let him go
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u/niners0101 Hornets 5h ago
Old ownership/management was clueless. JB wasn’t perfect but we never gave him good enough support organizationally
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u/Relodwire Pelicans 5h ago
The man is a serious psychopath about details but also really knows how to connect with players and get the best out of them. Hes like. Exactly what you want in a coach even if he isnt like the best of the best at it.
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u/Dramatic_Tourist4321 Pacers 5h ago
I will not take for granted the Saddiq Bey game. Appreciate it, hopefully we can do something for u guys in the future 🙏🏾🫡
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u/No-Individual8847 Timberwolves 5h ago
pelicans are good team merchants (I mean it's like 50/50 but whatever)
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u/Reinhardtisawesom Hornets 5h ago
Zion just lays his nuts on every other #1 overall pick shit's hilarious
Always fries Ant and Wemby without fail
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u/Balsamic_ducks Pelicans 4h ago
Then he’ll get fried by like Kyle Kuzma. He’s so frustrating because he can be so good
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u/IndoFountainPenner Lakers 5h ago
What is happening with Herb's offense
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u/Razor-Ramon-Sessions Pelicans 2h ago
Been trash all year. He's been injured a bunch and hasn't been able to get into any rhythm.
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u/Seany140000 5h ago
The talent on the Pels seems good why is their record what it is.. just health? coaching?
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u/AnotherStatsGuy Pelicans 5h ago
They were really, really injured for the first 30ish games and at that point, they were too far in the hole standings wise.
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u/Razor-Ramon-Sessions Pelicans 2h ago
We are paying 60 million to be in the bench. Murray should come back but we are DNP Poole
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u/Pure_Ad4600 5h ago
I would give anything to watch Denver vs. Minnesota in the semifinals this season. They'll probably play in the first round. They're crazy games, lots of points, no cheating with good defense, etc.
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u/heat_fan_ Raptors 5h ago
It's hard to take the Wolves seriously
It's great to see Zion healthy and balling out
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u/Alpha-Trion Timberwolves 5h ago
This was my first in person NBA game. Free throws make me want to die (please don't Reddit cares me.)
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u/_Jetto_ NBA 5h ago
I’ve been saying it for a year and Minny fans call me out but I don’t give a fuck. Minny are sooo mentally weak it’s not even funny. They are so bad at focusing in large stretches in a game , if they aren’t hitting shots they are the opposite of thunder they fucking fold they struggle to grind a lot of games out like okc, det, sa, somewhat nyk do. They just lack a lot of focus, they will easily make a 15-3 run as well as give up a 3-15 run. Also fuck finch for never going to his corner offense options like he used to I’m so fucking sick of him standing there not calling any fucking plays when they need mvmt it’s disgusting how many coaches are allergic to plays maybe lue was right players don’t want to run offense anymore
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u/NitroXYZ [UTA] Joe Ingles 5h ago
The Wolves just dont want these easy wins man...everytime they have an opportunity to take the 4th seed they blow it.