Wolves vs Pelicans, 1/3, Game Thread

[_AIJ_]

Ant's moves are so obvious and has no plan

[KGdaBom]

Once again rebounding is the primary reason we are losing. Just like the last game. I don't get why we struggle to rebound, but we do. This game they are also outshooting us from all areas also.

[_AIJ_]

Thank goodness we finally lost games 2 in a row

[Domejandro]

Ant has 3 TOs right now. That is probably one more than should be expected at this point in the game.

Two shot clock violations that don’t get counted as individual stats as well, functionally up to six. I really wish he would learn to operate off-ball, he is way more efficient and doesn’t completely nuke the team’s offense.

I will say, it’s insane that Anthony Edwards shoots more than Karl-Anthony Towns. Legitimately a coaching failure that Towns shoots so infrequently. I kinda get the vibe that the lack of ball movement is hurting the team’s vibe.

[KGdaBom]

Thank goodness we finally lost games 2 in a row

I wouldn't say thank goodness, but it appears to be the case.

[BlacJacMac]

Frustrating.

If it wasn’t for offense, defense, rebounding and turnovers we’d probably be winning this game…

[_AIJ_]

This team sucks and very selfish. Play-in here we come!!!

[Slim Tubby]

I think we may have peaked a little early in the year.

[TimberKat]

Being honest, Anthony Edwards ball-hogging for ten seconds and turning the ball over on the drive is maddening. Just a vibe killer.

It's tough because there are stretches where he just takes over the game by doing this same thing.

But also worth noting, the GOAT Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is 2-9 right now and the Thunder are down 11 to a bad Atlanta in the second half. These things do happen over the course of an 82-game season.

It goes back to Kerr's Team USA comment. He needs to know when to go and when to pull back. Figured out how to integrate/trust his teammates. I am happy with our records but not happy with lack of progress - Ant, JMcD, Milton, and KA.

[KGdaBom]

Ant has 3 TOs right now. That is probably one more than should be expected at this point in the game.

Two shot clock violations that don’t get counted as individual stats as well, functionally up to six. I really wish he would learn to operate off-ball, he is way more efficient and doesn’t completely nuke the team’s offense.

I will say, it’s insane that Anthony Edwards shoots more than Karl-Anthony Towns. Legitimately a coaching failure that Towns shoots so infrequently. I kinda get the vibe that the lack of ball movement is hurting the team’s vibe.

The shot clock violations are on Ant. OK.

[KGdaBom]

Frustrating.

If it wasn’t for offense, defense, rebounding and turnovers we’d probably be winning this game…

I think you called that one right. You forgot shooting.

[younggunsmn]

This is embarrassing.
We're getting an old school ass-whooping tonight.

For a team that plays the biggest lineup in the league, we are getting destroyed in the paint on both ends tonight.

[_AIJ_]

They have no answer for Ingram. It is what it is

[Calinks]

Yea we are getting punked. Like I said weeks ago, thank God we built the cushion we did because if we start slumping we will need as many wins as we can get. The good news is we can afford to have a bad stretch and plat .500 ball for awhile. IK hope we don't but we got time to work through this. We are playing like trash right now. Going to drop several games if we keep playing like this.

Can't rebound, can't defend without fouling, turning the ball over. Bad stuff.

[younggunsmn]

This team desperately needs to learn how to trap and rotate and knock guys off their sweet spots.

[Loaf_of_bread]

We are playing terribly, but the pels are a very lethal team.

[Domejandro]

Ant has 3 TOs right now. That is probably one more than should be expected at this point in the game.

Two shot clock violations that don’t get counted as individual stats as well, functionally up to six. I really wish he would learn to operate off-ball, he is way more efficient and doesn’t completely nuke the team’s offense.

I will say, it’s insane that Anthony Edwards shoots more than Karl-Anthony Towns. Legitimately a coaching failure that Towns shoots so infrequently. I kinda get the vibe that the lack of ball movement is hurting the team’s vibe.

The shot clock violations are on Ant. OK.

Those two specifically? Pretty clearly.

[BlacJacMac]

Starters finally get their 7th rebound in minute 33.

[m2002brian]

Not sold on McDaniels being even close to untouchable. Naz is a great spark plug off the bench but his defense is sorely lacking. Anderson is a great savvy vet but can’t hit a shot beyond 10ft.

KAT is still KAT sans the complaining. Offensive fouls and very undisciplined playing style.


At this point I trade anyone besides Ant IF (remember that part) it improves the teams perimeter shooting, defensive speed (think transition and chasing) and disciplined play.

[TimberKat]

I am not watching the game but just following this thread and box score. Looks like Gobert really sucked tonight. He should be able to defend Zion but we still lack a good plan vs Zion.