Game 58, Spurs at Wolves, 7pm, 2/27/24 40-17

KGdaBom · Post #41 » by **KGdaBom** » Wed Feb 28, 2024 3:05 am

I haven't seen much of the Doom and Gloomer crowd posting here lately. I wonder why?

Sealab2024 · Post #42 » by **Sealab2024** » Wed Feb 28, 2024 3:09 am

KGdaBom wrote:
Sealab2024 wrote:Total overreaction but by the end of next year the Wolves will be looking to trade KAT not merely because of financial concerns but because Naz will have forced his way into a starters position either here or somewhere else.

There's enough minutes for Rudy, KAT and NAZ.

Right now Naz is averaging 22 minutes per game, meanwhile he'd start for 3/4ths of the teams in the league, maybe more. Every playoff teams would love to get their dirty little hands on him.

And I'm not trying to knock Karl. I'm just saying that Naz may become that good.

TimberKat · Post #43 » by **TimberKat** » Wed Feb 28, 2024 3:11 am

KGdaBom wrote:
winforlose wrote:
TimberKat wrote:Wolves needs to score 20 points in the 4th.

The Spurs are down 18. You think they are gonna drop 37?

I was wondering if it was a Lawler's law thing, but it's not that.

How many points did Spurs score in the 4th? 38. I wasn't off by much

Dalvin · Post #44 » by **Dalvin** » Wed Feb 28, 2024 3:12 am

Aaaaarrrrroooooooo!!!!!!!! Another win streak! Hope KAT's back tomorrow and he'll be fresh on the back end of the back to back.

winforlose · Post #45 » by **winforlose** » Wed Feb 28, 2024 3:12 am

TimberKat wrote:
KGdaBom wrote:
winforlose wrote:
The Spurs are down 18. You think they are gonna drop 37?

I was wondering if it was a Lawler's law thing, but it's not that.

How many points did Spurs score in the 4th? 38. I wasn't off by much

I was just about to quote you. Has anyone ever suggested drowning you as a witch?

TimberKat · Post #46 » by **TimberKat** » Wed Feb 28, 2024 3:13 am

winforlose wrote:
TimberKat wrote:
KGdaBom wrote:I was wondering if it was a Lawler's law thing, but it's not that.

How many points did Spurs score in the 4th? 38. I wasn't off by much

I was just about to quote you. Has anyone ever suggested drowning you as a witch?

I think a few posters on RealGM had

winforlose · Post #47 » by **winforlose** » Wed Feb 28, 2024 3:14 am

TimberKat wrote:
winforlose wrote:
TimberKat wrote:How many points did Spurs score in the 4th? 38. I wasn't off by much

I was just about to quote you. Has anyone ever suggested drowning you as a witch?

I think a few posters on RealGM had

Yeah but that has nothing to do with prognostication

KGdaBom · Post #48 » by **KGdaBom** » Wed Feb 28, 2024 3:44 am

I'm tuning in the Houston OKC game to see if we can get some help. Houston leading 42-39 as I type this.

KGdaBom · Post #49 » by **KGdaBom** » Wed Feb 28, 2024 4:03 am

Sealab2024 wrote:
KGdaBom wrote:
Sealab2024 wrote:Total overreaction but by the end of next year the Wolves will be looking to trade KAT not merely because of financial concerns but because Naz will have forced his way into a starters position either here or somewhere else.

There's enough minutes for Rudy, KAT and NAZ.

Right now Naz is averaging 22 minutes per game, meanwhile he'd start for 3/4ths of the teams in the league, maybe more. Every playoff teams would love to get their dirty little hands on him.

And I'm not trying to knock Karl. I'm just saying that Naz may become that good.

22Minutes isn't bad. It keeps him fresh.

KGdaBom · Post #50 » by **KGdaBom** » Wed Feb 28, 2024 4:13 am

KGdaBom wrote:I'm tuning in the Houston OKC game to see if we can get some help. Houston leading 42-39 as I type this.

I shouldn't have tuned in. Houston went from 3 up to 10 down in the 3 minutes I watched.

TimberKat · Post #51 » by **TimberKat** » Wed Feb 28, 2024 5:19 am

KGdaBom wrote:
KGdaBom wrote:I'm tuning in the Houston OKC game to see if we can get some help. Houston leading 42-39 as I type this.

I shouldn't have tuned in. Houston went from 3 up to 10 down in the 3 minutes I watched.

No help. Holmgren just keep getting better and SGA is MVP. All the talent and picks. They will be be tough to deal with and likely get the top seed in the west

KGdaBom · Post #52 » by **KGdaBom** » Wed Feb 28, 2024 5:24 am

TimberKat wrote:
KGdaBom wrote:
KGdaBom wrote:I'm tuning in the Houston OKC game to see if we can get some help. Houston leading 42-39 as I type this.

I shouldn't have tuned in. Houston went from 3 up to 10 down in the 3 minutes I watched.

No help. Holmgren just keep getting better and SGA is MVP. All the talent and picks. They will be be tough to deal with and likely get the top seed in the west

I don't think so. We are better at taking care of business.

Nick K · Post #53 » by **Nick K** » Wed Feb 28, 2024 5:32 pm

KGdaBom wrote:I haven't seen much of the Doom and Gloomer crowd posting here lately. I wonder why?

I wonder that too! :lol:

m2002brian · Post #54 » by **m2002brian** » Wed Feb 28, 2024 5:41 pm

Nick K wrote:
KGdaBom wrote:I haven't seen much of the Doom and Gloomer crowd posting here lately. I wonder why?

I wonder that too!

****News Alert****
This is Brian reporting from The Doom And Gloom Network. Losses are low, wins are high. The Timberwolves are currently 24 games over .500
Karl Anthony Towns has checked his ego and his attitude at the door. Anthony Edwards is nearing face of the league status at 22 years young. The only thing we can find to report on today is Jaden McDaniels lack of offensive growth and lackadaisical effort at times. Unfortunately, if this trend continues, we may have to shut down the network. Let’s hope so.

This has been another report from The Doom And Gloom Network. Brian signing off.

Nick K · Post #55 » by **Nick K** » Wed Feb 28, 2024 5:43 pm

Sealab2024 wrote:
KGdaBom wrote:
Sealab2024 wrote:Total overreaction but by the end of next year the Wolves will be looking to trade KAT not merely because of financial concerns but because Naz will have forced his way into a starters position either here or somewhere else.

There's enough minutes for Rudy, KAT and NAZ.

Right now Naz is averaging 22 minutes per game, meanwhile he'd start for 3/4ths of the teams in the league, maybe more. Every playoff teams would love to get their dirty little hands on him.

And I'm not trying to knock Karl. I'm just saying that Naz may become that good.

Naz is fabulous in his role but don't get carried away with thinking he can replace KAT. If he did on a regular basis he'd look like another player.

The Spurs aren't a good team which made Naz look all the better. He's the perfect 6th man scorer off the bench. In that role I couldn't be happier with him.

I'm really proud of him and how he has developed his body and game since day one. He is a true role model for young players coming up. Now if Jaylen McDaniels can follow in his footsteps.

cmoss84 · Post #56 » by **cmoss84** » Wed Feb 28, 2024 5:53 pm

Random post...I was a kid just starting to watch bball when Mutombo played. Is Rudy up there with him defensively?

KGdaBom · Post #57 » by **KGdaBom** » Wed Feb 28, 2024 6:24 pm

m2002brian wrote:
Nick K wrote:
KGdaBom wrote:I haven't seen much of the Doom and Gloomer crowd posting here lately. I wonder why?

I wonder that too!

****News Alert****
This is Brian reporting from The Doom And Gloom Network. Losses are low, wins are high. The Timberwolves are currently 24 games over .500
Karl Anthony Towns has checked his ego and his attitude at the door. Anthony Edwards is nearing face of the league status at 22 years young. The only thing we can find to report on today is Jaden McDaniels lack of offensive growth and lackadaisical effort at times. Unfortunately, if this trend continues, we may have to shut down the network. Let’s hope so.

This has been another report from The Doom And Gloom Network. Brian signing off.

LMMFAO. Post of the year. :lol:

shrink · Post #58 » by **shrink** » Wed Feb 28, 2024 6:25 pm

cmoss84 wrote:Random post...I was a kid just starting to watch bball when Mutombo played. Is Rudy up there with him defensively?

Dikembe Mutombo and Ben Wallace have each won the DPOY award a record four times.

Rudy Gobert and Dwight Howard have won the award three times.

Rudy is a shoe-in for #4 this year. If he keeps it up next year, he may be ahead of Mutmbo .. in years where the rules have made it the hardest to play defense.

KGdaBom · Post #59 » by **KGdaBom** » Wed Feb 28, 2024 6:25 pm

cmoss84 wrote:Random post...I was a kid just starting to watch bball when Mutombo played. Is Rudy up there with him defensively?

Yeah. Similar. I would say Rudy is the better of the two.

winforlose · Post #60 » by **winforlose** » Wed Feb 28, 2024 6:42 pm

shrink wrote:
cmoss84 wrote:Random post...I was a kid just starting to watch bball when Mutombo played. Is Rudy up there with him defensively?

Dikembe Mutombo and Ben Wallace have each won the DPOY award a record four times.

Rudy Gobert and Dwight Howard have won the award three times.

Rudy is a shoe in for #4 this year. If he keeps it up next year, he may be ahead of Mutmbo .. in years where the rules have made it the hardest to play defense.

I would argue Rudy’s are even more impressive for two reasons.

1. The speed and style of the game has changed to more 3 point shooting and more pace. For Rudy to have to run back, defend in space, and recover to the basket, takes a lot or more energy and judgment.

2. Rudy does shot block, but he doesn’t need to. Rudy is one of if not the most prolific paint disturbers/disruptors in the history of the game. Guys just don’t want to attack against him. Those who do often alter their shot to avoid him. His very presence creates the basketball equivalent of happy feet. It is so pronounced that Rudy almost by himself generates a top 10 defense wherever he goes and whoever he plays with.