Re: Griz at Wolves GDT
Posted: Fri Jan 19, 2024 10:29 am
Good stuff Abe. I only watched the second half on delay. And it was fun as hell knowing the outcome. I think one of the reasons Rudy sometimes gets a little torched is that the rest of the team is taught not to collapse and to stay connected to shooters. When a big puts their body into Rudy, they can often create the space they need to finish plays. So be it. Let JJJ get buckets the hard way and tip your cap, so long as it isn't a 3-point parade (not withstanding Luke Kennard!).AbeVigodaLive wrote: ↑Fri Jan 19, 2024 8:40 am Abe's next-day DVR Review:
- The Timberwolves largely went through the motions until they realized they had to put the Grizzlies away. It can be frustrating to watch... but it's what good teams have done vs. the Timberwolves for the better part of three decades.
The Wolves picked up the intensity, Edwards realized that he was playing against borderline G-Leaguers, they got more physical... and won going away. Everyone leaves happy enough, even the bookies since the Wolves somehow even beat the spread.
- Need proof that the Wolves were toying with their food until they needed it? Check out Jaden McDaniels' defense vs. David Roddy in the 4th quarter. Obviously, McDaniels and many others realized time and score (and opponent) and were just waiting to put it together on the 2nd night of a road-home back-to-back. Good teams have games like this. They're simply good enough to get away with it.
- Jaren Jackson had shot a combined 10 - 40 in his previous two games. He was 15 - 23 in only 27 minutes last night. I've never seen him look bigger (both figuratively and literally) than last night. Another opposing big who went right at our big frontcourt. As good as Gobert obviously is defensively, it seems like any centers who are hesitant at all play right into his hands.
- How many games has Naz Reid hit a three pointer within his first 60 seconds on the court? He seems to have some big games on more profile games... which can only help his legendary status grow.
- Mike Conley vs. a team without a true PG.
17 points on 11 shots. 10 assists. 0 TOs. (a pro's pro)
- I don't feel bad for Memphis. But damn... that roster right now looks like so many old Timberwolves squads. Just a collection of misfit toys that will be thrown in the trash sooner than later.
I love the fact that Ant was finding Rudy in the third quarter. He still tends to look him off a bunch, but he seems to find him just enough to keep the big guy fed and convert some easy buckets. Given Rudy's bad hands, I think Ant might be striking the right balance.