Game 18 | UTA @ MIN

Slim Tubby · Post #1 » by **Slim Tubby** » Thu Nov 30, 2023 11:47 pm

Any news on Ant and/or Markannen?

wolves_89 · Post #2 » by **wolves_89** » Thu Nov 30, 2023 11:55 pm

I'm hoping to see some Josh Minott rotation minutes tonight.

Post #3 » by **Calinks** » Thu Nov 30, 2023 11:57 pm

This can be a blessing is disguise if Ant misses some time. I think our offense needs some work, we struggle to manufacture offense still and yes we lack shooters but we also do a poor job of using the shooters we have. Primarily we really have a hard time getting Towns going if he doesn't get himself going in the flow. Maybe these next few games we can really work on ways to get Towns jumpstarted when he can't find success on his own. We are really going to need to be able to active him and other scorers when Ant isn't available or when he can't get his offense flowing. We need to produce more firepower or we wont go as far as we are capable.

KGdaBom · Post #4 » by **KGdaBom** » Fri Dec 1, 2023 12:07 am

Ant will not play tonight. Markkanen will not play for Utah. We should win.

FrenchMinnyFan · Post #5 » by **FrenchMinnyFan** » Fri Dec 1, 2023 12:16 am

Let's play well and get this one. Rudy against Kessler should be fun to watch.

shrink · Post #6 » by **shrink** » Fri Dec 1, 2023 12:51 am

Last year, these were the types of games that we would often lose. We were 5-7 versus the four worst teams in the league. Part of the problem was that we, (specifically Ant, but everybody) didn’t get up for games against lesser opponents.

I am curious to see the intensity we play with, and I’ll say that I’m not unhappy Ant is recovering for this one. I’d feel a lot different if we were playing, say, Milwaukee. In my dream scenario, the starters play hard from the tip, get a big lead, and it gives our bench players some time to play aggressively. I would love to see Troy Brown Jr back up last game’s performance.

Nick K · Post #7 » by **Nick K** » Fri Dec 1, 2023 1:00 am

I heard TB Jr will start tonight. Any word on the amount of time Ant will be out? Or did they say day to day?

Post #8 » by **Klomp** » Fri Dec 1, 2023 1:02 am

Nick K wrote:I heard TB Jr will start tonight. Any word on the amount of time Ant will be out? Or did they say day to day?

Doesn't sound like it will be long...

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Post #9 » by **Calinks** » Fri Dec 1, 2023 1:05 am

I'm worried about our offense and our ability to get stuff going without Edwards, let's work on that while he is out. Hopefully one of our wings can get something going. Brown, Milton, or NAW. Could also use a big boost from Towns or Reid.

Post #10 » by **Klomp** » Fri Dec 1, 2023 1:07 am

Calinks wrote:I'm worried about our offense and our ability to get stuff going without Edwards, let's work on that while he is out. Hopefully one of our wings can get something going. Brown, Milton, or NAW. Could also use a big boost from Towns or Reid.

This will be a big heavy game I think.

_AIJ_ · Post #11 » by **_AIJ_** » Fri Dec 1, 2023 1:15 am

I hate that NAW always creates for his own shot.' I like him more just to catch and shoot

_AIJ_ · Post #12 » by **_AIJ_** » Fri Dec 1, 2023 1:17 am

NAW tries to do too much on offense. Just make a simple play my guy

_AIJ_ · Post #13 » by **_AIJ_** » Fri Dec 1, 2023 1:23 am

Towns really needs to stop flailing his dumb arm

Murphs56 · Post #14 » by **Murphs56** » Fri Dec 1, 2023 1:23 am

Crazy how this offense just looks lost without Ant out there.

TimberKat · Post #15 » by **TimberKat** » Fri Dec 1, 2023 1:29 am

Milton's confidences is totally shot. It's as bad as KA.

Nick K · Post #16 » by **Nick K** » Fri Dec 1, 2023 1:33 am

I don't get that call against Conley? You gotta be effing kidding.

Murphs56 · Post #17 » by **Murphs56** » Fri Dec 1, 2023 1:34 am

Going to have to grind this one out defensively. Offense isn't going to come easy especially if Conley is having an off shooting night and KAT is in foul trouble.

Nick K · Post #18 » by **Nick K** » Fri Dec 1, 2023 1:34 am

NBA officials are worst than pro wrestling.

TimberKat · Post #19 » by **TimberKat** » Fri Dec 1, 2023 1:36 am

Ochai just foul Conley with his face and didn't get called. What a way to sacrifice for the love of the game.

shrink · Post #20 » by **shrink** » Fri Dec 1, 2023 1:39 am

Beautiful block by Kessler there.