Game Report - Wolves v Blazers
Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2014 11:48 pm
Another small crowd tonight. But louder and more fun. Probably because there was more to get up for tonight with the way the Wolves played.
Portland did not play well. They appeared to be taking the Wolves a bit lightly. But I don't want to take anything away from the Wolves. The T-Wolves played well tonight, especially on the defensive end, and definitely earned the win.
Wiggins dominated the box score for the Wolves tonight. But Corey came up big too, going 10 for 10 from the line and hitting huge buckets, including that shot at the buzzer at the end of the first half. Sometimes that guy drives you nuts with his horrible shooting, gambling defensive style and notoriously poor handle. Other times, corey reminds you of the substantial value he adds. Tonight was the latter. Corey's intensity and will to win were in full view tonight and that intensity and will to win were what took this team to it's first win in a while.
As for Wiggins, the guy is amazing in this sense. He'll score around 20 points as he did tonight while simultaneously displaying one the worst handles at his position in the NBA. That's testament to his extraordinary potential when you also consider his defensive prowess. I was particularly heartened by his 10 rebounds and the clutch nature of some of his shots. He's a great athlete, and he also appears to have a terrific perimeter shot. But his handle has to improve dramatically if he's going to be a great NBA player.
I was really impressed by Shabazz. I love the way he attacks. His entry into the game in the first quarter seemed to be a turning point for the Woves. Shabazz played extremely well, especially defensively. If he can develop anything approaching a good perimeter shot, he'll be very good. He was mad when Flip pulled him in the second half. He appeared to be mad at himself for missing a couple shots down and pissed about being taken out of the game. I like that he was angry. I like that he's hard on himself and I'm glad he gets pissed about sitting down rather than playing. But get this. When Brewer hit that three at the buzzer in the first half, the first guy off the bench to celebrate was Shabazz. He jumped off the bench ran out to greet Corey and did a huge high body five. He didn't sulk.
Zach played well also in spite of his 5 turnovers. He made some sweet passes and some nice perimeter shots. I have no doubt he's going to be a superb NBA player down the road.
Overall, a nice game for theT-pups.
Portland did not play well. They appeared to be taking the Wolves a bit lightly. But I don't want to take anything away from the Wolves. The T-Wolves played well tonight, especially on the defensive end, and definitely earned the win.
Wiggins dominated the box score for the Wolves tonight. But Corey came up big too, going 10 for 10 from the line and hitting huge buckets, including that shot at the buzzer at the end of the first half. Sometimes that guy drives you nuts with his horrible shooting, gambling defensive style and notoriously poor handle. Other times, corey reminds you of the substantial value he adds. Tonight was the latter. Corey's intensity and will to win were in full view tonight and that intensity and will to win were what took this team to it's first win in a while.
As for Wiggins, the guy is amazing in this sense. He'll score around 20 points as he did tonight while simultaneously displaying one the worst handles at his position in the NBA. That's testament to his extraordinary potential when you also consider his defensive prowess. I was particularly heartened by his 10 rebounds and the clutch nature of some of his shots. He's a great athlete, and he also appears to have a terrific perimeter shot. But his handle has to improve dramatically if he's going to be a great NBA player.
I was really impressed by Shabazz. I love the way he attacks. His entry into the game in the first quarter seemed to be a turning point for the Woves. Shabazz played extremely well, especially defensively. If he can develop anything approaching a good perimeter shot, he'll be very good. He was mad when Flip pulled him in the second half. He appeared to be mad at himself for missing a couple shots down and pissed about being taken out of the game. I like that he was angry. I like that he's hard on himself and I'm glad he gets pissed about sitting down rather than playing. But get this. When Brewer hit that three at the buzzer in the first half, the first guy off the bench to celebrate was Shabazz. He jumped off the bench ran out to greet Corey and did a huge high body five. He didn't sulk.
Zach played well also in spite of his 5 turnovers. He made some sweet passes and some nice perimeter shots. I have no doubt he's going to be a superb NBA player down the road.
Overall, a nice game for theT-pups.