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Re: Minnesota Decemberwolves: Next 14 Games
Posted: Tue Dec 13, 2022 6:02 pm
by thedoper
FNG wrote:We're catching the Clippers at a bad time...7-2 in the 9 games Kawhi has played in. He's not scoring much, although he did break out last night against the Celtics with 25 points in 29 minutes. And the Clips are holding opponents to 11.7 fewer points per 100 possessions when he's on the court. I'm hoping they rest him tomorrow.
If we cant play the good teams with some toughness this season is a wash in my opinion. They have been so soft all year and have yet to beat a top team. If they cant get up for this one I would say it firmly places us as a lottery team which is pathetic given our roster.
Re: Minnesota Decemberwolves: Next 14 Games
Posted: Mon Dec 19, 2022 9:51 pm
by Camden [enjin:6601484]
The Timberwolves are 5-3 through eight games during this crucial 14-game stretch -- right where I thought they'd be. Minnesota couldn't manage the split in Portland, but they surprised by winning both games in a back-to-back. When's the last time that happened?
They'll have a big opportunity against Dallas again at home on Wednesday. They really need to keep the momentum going with a win as they enter a tough four-game road-trip after.
Re: Minnesota Decemberwolves: Next 14 Games
Posted: Mon Dec 19, 2022 10:11 pm
by Q-is-here
Yeah, the stretch of games after Wednesday is BRUTAL. I might be OK going 1-3 in those four games.
Re: Minnesota Decemberwolves: Next 14 Games
Posted: Mon Dec 19, 2022 10:23 pm
by thedoper
Camden wrote:The Timberwolves are 5-3 through eight games during this crucial 14-game stretch -- right where I thought they'd be. Minnesota couldn't manage the split in Portland, but they surprised by winning both games in a back-to-back. When's the last time that happened?
They'll have a big opportunity against Dallas again at home on Wednesday. They really need to keep the momentum going with a win as they enter a tough four-game road-trip after.
Luka will be dialled in. His body doesnt look right though. Not that he screams peak athleticism. 40% usg cant be great for a guy who doesnt workout though.
Re: Minnesota Decemberwolves: Next 14 Games
Posted: Thu Dec 29, 2022 12:09 am
by Camden [enjin:6601484]
Well, the Timberwolves have largely played solid basketball over this stretch, but they're just 5-7 through 12 of the 14 games specified.
With Milwaukee and Detroit left on the December slate, they could still technically finish 7-7 over the 14 games, which would be decent considering the difficult road trips and being undermanned. However, I was hoping for a bit more success.
I want to see a similar level of fight and competitiveness on Friday against the Bucks to what we saw tonight. The loss against the Pelicans doesn't take away what the Wolves did really well. They just couldn't secure the dub.
Beat a struggling (recently) Milwaukee club. Beat a terrible Detroit team. Head into 2023 at 18-19.