No takers? - Wolves at Pelicans GDT

[Lipoli390]

I think part of the problem is watching any game with Cousins in it is depressing. What a miserable human being.

Well said, Cool. He is disgusting!! He's the perfect example of a stat-stuffing loser.

[thedoper]

New Orleans didn't play well, but we made a lot of sloppy plays turning the ball over. KAT had an unusually terrible day offensively and played only 22 minutes because of foul trouble. So I'll take a 6-point win on the road against a playoff contender with perhaps the two best bigs playing together.

We're still not clicking offensively as a unit. Wiggins and KAT are up and down while Butler and Teague still seem to be finding their way on this new team. Gorgui has been playing well below his proven capability while Bazz has also been in a bit of a slump offensively. Those two guys, especially Gorgui, will definitely play better as the season progresses and we already got a nice glimpse of the old Gorgui tonight. Wiggins is playing with a lot more determination and energy this season and it shows on the defensive end and the boards. His shot has been streaky, but I do think he and KAT will get better and more consistentas the season goes on. Meanwhile Taj has been a great stablizing force while Crawford has added much-needed offensive firepower off the bench.

ThisWolves team is 5-2 not playing it's best basketball and playing two games (the two losses) without Butler. Bottom line is that we haven't seen the best of the Wolves yet. Grinding out a 5-2 start to the season really bodes well as we look ahead to when this team really starts clicking -- Teague and Butler fully adjust to their new teammates, Gorgui gets comfortable with his role and gets back to the player he was last season, Bazz breaks out of his scoring slump, KAT and Wiggins stabilize. I don't have a complete handle on this team. I see them finishing anywhere from 5-7 in the West, most likely 5 or 6. But they could possibly capture a 4th seed.

Your predictions for the season change weekly Lip. Good for you being malleable.

[Lipoli390]

Wolves players of the game tonight. Gibson, Gorgui and Belly. Our three PFs. This was the Gorgui we saw last season. Taking two charges and playing very sold defense, while also hitting big shots and getting to loose balls. He's such a smart, solid player. I love his game face. Gibson was terrific tonight. His first-half scoring was huge for us, and then he continued to come up with big rebounds and make nice defensive plays in the second half. I'm loving he way Belly's playing.

[Phenom]

I'm encouraged that the team is scratching out wins while learning who they are. Being able to win ugly is a good trait to have in the back pocket. I am looking forward to seeing a wolves team firing on all cylinders though.

I watched the Pelicans broadcast and they kept mentioning Butler looking uncomfortable shooting the ball. I hope he didn't have some sort of hand injury. That might explain some off those putrid shots he took though.

[SameOldNudityDrew]

Solid win against a pretty talented, but top-heavy team without much depth. It was concerning to see them choke away the 10 point lead in the fourth, but then they held on again. It's so different from last year the way we're able to close out games this year. We're not playing THAT much better than last year throughout most of the games honestly, but when it counts in crunch time, we're not screwing up too much!

[Wolvesfan21]

I think part of the problem is watching any game with Cousins in it is depressing. What a miserable human being.

The big baby flops like a fish out of water. He's an embarrassment to humanity and a waste of skin.

[Wolvesfan21]

I'm encouraged that the team is scratching out wins while learning who they are. Being able to win ugly is a good trait to have in the back pocket. I am looking forward to seeing a wolves team firing on all cylinders though.

I watched the Pelicans broadcast and they kept mentioning Butler looking uncomfortable shooting the ball. I hope he didn't have some sort of hand injury. That might explain some off those putrid shots he took though.

Has Butler made a 3 pointer this season? He's been great from short range and around the rim, but man, we're going to need some more 3 point shooting down the road.

[Q12543 [enjin:6621299]]

I had stated a few days ago that these close wins are such a relief from years prior - actually the last 13 years. Going forward, this is building a ton of chemistry and bodes well for what to expect in the playoffs (should we make them). Loving the grit and ability for any of our top 4 players to make plays in crunch time!

Would anyone have guessed we would beat the elite big man team in the league - let alone any team - with Towns being absolutely non-existent? This is the most impressive win so far, by far.

I hate to say it, but not having Towns in for a good portion of this game may have actually helped us win. Dieng was much more solid defensively and doesn't get all flustered hero-bally.

I'm not seeing a 5-3 team, although I'm thankful we have pulled out these close ones. These guys are playing like a .500 team at best, but hey, I hope they keep proving me wrong!

[Wolvesfan21]

The Pelicans are a two man team which showed off our depth! 45 points from the bench. It's nice to have depth as a Wolves fan for once.

[Monster]

I think part of the problem is watching any game with Cousins in it is depressing. What a miserable human being.

I really missed Pek destroying him.