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Beverley is a bulldog. What a transition killer defensively. That was a three on two it looked like and Bev just ripped the ball clean. Leads to an open dunk for Edwards the other way.

I like the Wolves defense, but man we have dodged a lot of open looks from 3P.

Camden wrote:I'll take this opportunity to note that the Wolves are up 11 and Jarred Vanderbilt is a negative one in the plus-minus category -- likely because he's been tasked with defending the best player in basketball. Vando's been fantastic. I just hate that stat.

Hardly anyone here suggests it can be useful in a 3/4ths of a game format. Yes, it is very useful when looked across a longer time horizon.

Prince is being paid millions to make those open 3's. He has GOT to make that shot or sit his ass down. He doesn't do enough otherwise.

CoolBreeze44 wrote:I hate these games, but I'm really happy the Wolves are getting a huge win. A great way to start out on the road.

What games do you hate?

Q12543 wrote:

Camden wrote:I'll take this opportunity to note that the Wolves are up 11 and Jarred Vanderbilt is a negative one in the plus-minus category -- likely because he's been tasked with defending the best player in basketball. Vando's been fantastic. I just hate that stat.

Hardly anyone here suggests it can be useful in a 3/4ths of a game format. Yes, it is very useful when looked across a longer time horizon.

It adds up, Q. The stat is flawed in its construction and its usage. More data or sample size doesn't correct that. And yes, we do have contributors here that look at the box score every game and place significance in that category. Minnesota's not winning this game without Vando and he very well could be a "negative" when the clock hits 0:00.

Bucks broadcast crew going gaga over our defense

CoolBreeze44 wrote:I hate these games, but I'm really happy the Wolves are getting a huge win. A great way to start out on the road.

It's not over yet, Cool.

I'll say it. I think Minnesota's defense is for real. The scheme fits the personnel so well. There will be some bad nights in the future, but I think this could legitimately be a strength of this team.

jake_elwood wrote:

CoolBreeze44 wrote:I hate these games, but I'm really happy the Wolves are getting a huge win. A great way to start out on the road.

What games do you hate?

I've been a Bucks fan since there first championship. And then of course became a Wolves fan when they came to town. It's tough to see one of them lose.