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Re: Opening night- Wolves/Griz GDT
Posted: Wed Oct 29, 2014 5:29 pm
by Carlos Danger
60WinTim wrote:Nahh... Wiggins has to start from day 1. He IS the future.
I believe this as well - but who knows. Even if Martin plays tonight, it will certainly be reduced minutes for him...so I'm assuming an opportunity for LaVine to show if he's ready for prime time or D-League.
Re: Opening night- Wolves/Griz GDT
Posted: Wed Oct 29, 2014 5:53 pm
by TAFKASP
longstrangetrip wrote:Barriero just said Martin reportedly twisted an ankle boxing out in practice yesterday. He said that had to be inaccurate, though, because he couldn't remember ever seeing him boxing out!
I'm guessing they start like this:
PG: Rubio
SG: Bud
SF: Brewer
PF: Young
C: Pek
And back them up with:
PG: Mo
SG: Wiggins
SF: Bazz
PF: Bennett
C: Dieng
Wiggins will start at SF most of the year, but with Martin out, I'm guessing Flip may want to pair him with Bazz off the bench. Just guessing though. It gives him a chance to watch the action for the first 8 minutes of his first game...calm the jitters a little.
I don't think wants a second unit to be four players with a one year or less experience and Mo. Putting Wiggins in the starting lineup means Brew and Mo will be there to steady the 2nd unit!
*Yes, I realize I used the word steady and Brew in the same sentence! LOL
Re: Opening night- Wolves/Griz GDT
Posted: Wed Oct 29, 2014 6:39 pm
by Carlos Danger
Turiaf and Martin both out tonight. Next man up!
Re: Opening night- Wolves/Griz GDT
Posted: Wed Oct 29, 2014 6:43 pm
by 60WinTim
The guy that worries me the most is Pek. He didn't find his rhythm in the pre-season. It took him a month into the season last year to find his rhythm. And Gasol has generally been a tough match up for him.
Re: Opening night- Wolves/Griz GDT
Posted: Wed Oct 29, 2014 6:43 pm
by 60WinTim
Timberwolves PR ?@Twolves_PR 31s31 seconds ago
Flip makes it official, Andrew Wiggins starting with Rubio, Brewer, Young and Pek. #Twolves #EyesOnTheRise
Re: Opening night- Wolves/Griz GDT
Posted: Wed Oct 29, 2014 6:47 pm
by Carlos Danger
60WinTim wrote:Timberwolves PR ?@Twolves_PR 31s31 seconds ago
Flip makes it official, Andrew Wiggins starting with Rubio, Brewer, Young and Pek. #Twolves #EyesOnTheRise
The Drunken Dribbler can show case his skills at SG....that means less minutes for LaVine :-(
Re: Opening night- Wolves/Griz GDT
Posted: Wed Oct 29, 2014 7:10 pm
by 60WinTim
With Martin out, I expect Williams to see a lot of minutes. Just like preseason, he may lead the team in scoring to start the season!
Re: Opening night- Wolves/Griz GDT
Posted: Wed Oct 29, 2014 7:10 pm
by Brandon BassHole [enjin:8183321]
Yo Gotti introducing the Grizzlies players haha
Re: Opening night- Wolves/Griz GDT
Posted: Wed Oct 29, 2014 7:11 pm
by 60WinTim
Brandon BassHole wrote:Yo Gotti introducing the Grizzlies players haha
You must have the Memphis feed?
Re: Opening night- Wolves/Griz GDT
Posted: Wed Oct 29, 2014 7:13 pm
by Carlos Danger
60WinTim wrote:With Martin out, I expect Williams to see a lot of minutes. Just like preseason, he may lead the team in scoring to start the season!
If we kept JJ - I'd agree. But I'll guess it might be Brewer/Bud tonight and maybe a handful of minutes for LaVine depending on score.