Minnesota Sports Forum

Much better debut than what Minnesota received.

Just started watching now since this one is actually on ABC. It's weird watching commercials. I guess I'm getting prepared for watching the Super Bowl tomorrow. Lol

GS couldn't score enough to win this game. Draymond just standing at the 3 point line nobody guarding him trying to pass...doesn't looking like it's a good plan to me. Looks more scared to attempt score than Rubio or Ben Simmons. Lol

DLo and Vando did what we know they can do. Beasley didn't get it going, but there will be other days. And, hey, we moved up a spot in the standings! :-D

Karl-Anthony Towns needs to get back in the lineup really soon or Minnesota might be at risk of failing to make the play-in tournament. Not even kidding about that. The Lakers got much better at the trade deadline and the Jazz still have too much talent to go full-tank while being led by Lauri Markkanen. Buckle up.

Camden wrote:Karl-Anthony Towns needs to get back in the lineup really soon or Minnesota might be at risk of failing to make the play-in tournament. Not even kidding about that. The Lakers got much better at the trade deadline and the Jazz still have too much talent to go full-tank while being led by Lauri Markkanen. Buckle up.

Agreed, Cam! We can debate whether the Conley/Dlo trade makes the team better as it is today. But the argument for Conley gains more momentum when you add Towns back into the rotation, IMO.

DLO with 15 points, 6 assists, 5 rebounds and a +12 tonight in a winning effort without LeBron at Golden State. Vando was terrific as well. This wasn't Beasley's night, but there will be games the Lakers win down the stretch because of his 3-point shooting. I don't t think the Wolves can stay ahead of the Lakers.

Camden wrote:Karl-Anthony Towns needs to get back in the lineup really soon or Minnesota might be at risk of failing to make the play-in tournament. Not even kidding about that. The Lakers got much better at the trade deadline and the Jazz still have too much talent to go full-tank while being led by Lauri Markkanen. Buckle up.

Yep. He needs to get back soon, get in game shape quickly and stay healthy the rest of the season.

lipoli390 wrote:

Camden wrote:Karl-Anthony Towns needs to get back in the lineup really soon or Minnesota might be at risk of failing to make the play-in tournament. Not even kidding about that. The Lakers got much better at the trade deadline and the Jazz still have too much talent to go full-tank while being led by Lauri Markkanen. Buckle up.

Yep. He needs to get back soon, get in game shape quickly and stay healthy the rest of the season.

I'll say this...Lakers barely won with GS unable to score the last few minutes of the game including Klay not being able to make a basket. GS scored just 7 points in the last 6 minutes of the game including a layup with a few seconds left. Sure some credit goes to the Lakers and AD had a couple nice blocks but yikes. The Lakers were wolves-like in they couldn't secure a rebound in some possessions late. The Lakers were fortunate to win that game and that was with some guys playing well without Lebron.

Also Kevin Loney...that guy continues to impress me on D and also the apparent respect he gets from officials on that end.

Back to who I would want to win this game. I found myself cheering for the Warriors. I think the team I would want in the playoffs is the one I feel is less likely to be healthy. I think for me that's the Lakers with AD. Both teams could easily have a key player/s hurt and make them much more beatable either in a play in game or a series. The west got more competitive with the deals BUT there is still a path for a number of team to make a run because of injury concerns for various teams...including the Wolves.

Monster, the Lakers won tonight without LeBron James, and Anthony Davis shot 5-19 from the field with four turnovers. I know the Warriors are missing Steph Curry, but they had most of their regulars available including Klay Thompson, Draymond Green, Andrew Wiggins, and Jordan Poole. That's a good win for Los Angeles.