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Re: Around the League - '23-24 Season

Posted: Wed Apr 17, 2024 11:13 pm
by kekgeek
Coolbreeze44 wrote: Wed Apr 17, 2024 9:41 pm We need to hire the Bulls offensive coordinator. They do a great job of moving the ball from side to side, getting the defense to commit, and then finding open shots. It's something we really struggle with.
I don’t think we have the personnel to play like the bulls unfortunately. They have a ton of elite put pressure on the rim guys like White, Ayo, Caruso, Derozan is an elite iso scorer, Vucevic creates space (bad shooter this year), they are all really good passers also. They can continuously put presser on the rim for drive and kick.

While the wolves have Conley who does not put much pressure on the rim, Jaden has loose handles, Rudy pretty much only rolls, Kat can get sticky, Ant would fit in with the bulls style, Naz is a terrible passer when he drives (I can’t remember the exact stat but when Naz drives and it does not end in a shot attempt the turnover % is crazy high *he is an elite scorer though). I just don’t think the wolves have the personal to play like the Bulls offensively

Beautiful basketball tonight though

Re: Around the League - '23-24 Season

Posted: Thu Apr 18, 2024 9:13 am
by AbeVigodaLive
kekgeek wrote: Wed Apr 17, 2024 11:13 pm
Coolbreeze44 wrote: Wed Apr 17, 2024 9:41 pm We need to hire the Bulls offensive coordinator. They do a great job of moving the ball from side to side, getting the defense to commit, and then finding open shots. It's something we really struggle with.
I don’t think we have the personnel to play like the bulls unfortunately. They have a ton of elite put pressure on the rim guys like White, Ayo, Caruso, Derozan is an elite iso scorer, Vucevic creates space (bad shooter this year), they are all really good passers also. They can continuously put presser on the rim for drive and kick.

While the wolves have Conley who does not put much pressure on the rim, Jaden has loose handles, Rudy pretty much only rolls, Kat can get sticky, Ant would fit in with the bulls style, Naz is a terrible passer when he drives (I can’t remember the exact stat but when Naz drives and it does not end in a shot attempt the turnover % is crazy high *he is an elite scorer though). I just don’t think the wolves have the personal to play like the Bulls offensively

Beautiful basketball tonight though
Your last sentence is the most important one. Almost every team looks unbeatable given the given night.

Remember, they were playing Atlanta, the 27th best defense in the league.

And, the Bulls don't do that every night. They ranked #19 on offense for the season.

Re: Around the League - '23-24 Season

Posted: Sat Apr 20, 2024 10:18 pm
by Coolbreeze44
The Lakers went all out to try and steal game 1 in Denver. 45 Minutes for Davis, and Lebron and DLO were over 40. The fact they still were beaten soundly doesn't bode well for a long series. Playoff DLO showed up on time and Denver was Denver.

Re: Around the League - '23-24 Season

Posted: Sat Apr 20, 2024 10:53 pm
by BloopOracle
Coolbreeze44 wrote: Sat Apr 20, 2024 10:18 pm The Lakers went all out to try and steal game 1 in Denver. 45 Minutes for Davis, and Lebron and DLO were over 40. The fact they still were beaten soundly doesn't bode well for a long series. Playoff DLO showed up on time and Denver was Denver.
Dlo was horrific in the 3rd specifically, maybe I'm just feeling charitable after a historic Wolves win, but I feel bad for him at this point

Re: Around the League - '23-24 Season

Posted: Sun Apr 21, 2024 9:35 am
by Q-is-here
I'm really looking forward to the Dallas/Clippers games. Hope everyone is healthy and ready to go for that series. I'm not even sure who I'm rooting for yet. Probably Dallas??

Re: Around the League - '23-24 Season

Posted: Sun Apr 21, 2024 11:17 am
by thedoper
So many of the series have a major injury. Its just ours and Lakers/Nuggets that seems to have full rosters.

Re: Around the League - '23-24 Season

Posted: Sun Apr 21, 2024 12:05 pm
by FNG
thedoper wrote: Sun Apr 21, 2024 11:17 am So many of the series have a major injury. Its just ours and Lakers/Nuggets that seems to have full rosters.
Very true, although I would add Cavs/Magic to the full roster club.

And actually, we will have to see if our series is actually full roster. SloMo is a reserve, but an important part of the rotation, and we don't know if he plays Tuesday. But more significantly, Allen has a sprained ankle and his status might be more doubtful for Tuesday. He's a key part of their defense and outside shooting, and it really hurts them if he can't play.

Re: Around the League - '23-24 Season

Posted: Mon Apr 22, 2024 11:39 pm
by Phenom
Lakers just gave their best and it still wasn't enough. Hopefully for the Wolves sake, the Lakers can extend it an extra game.

Re: Around the League - '23-24 Season

Posted: Mon Apr 22, 2024 11:44 pm
by kekgeek
Basketball is fun

Re: Around the League - '23-24 Season

Posted: Mon Apr 22, 2024 11:44 pm
by WildWolf2813
I really hope we're not gonna be the first home team to lose.