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Great summation, thanks.Good win in a game that had Playoff intensity so early in the year:
* Ant's 3-point usage thus far is off the charts. I'd prefer to see more effort to get to the rim, but when you're making 41% on 14 attempts/game, defenders must come out to the perimeter to guard him. This will only make it that much easier for him to drive to the hoop moving forward.
* Gobert was fantastic on both ends and the new guys (Julius & DDV) have formed a great vibe with him on P-n-Rs. For such a big dude, his ability to get out on the perimeter to altar shots is remarkable.
* Randle is everything we could've hoped for. His offensive efficiency has been outstanding and he's currently shooting 61% from 3 on 4 attempts/game.
* DDV and NAW are the ultimate gel guys for a roster. Even if their 3's aren't dropping, their defense, assists and rebounding justify every minute they play.
* The KAT for Randle/DDV swap seems to be the very rare "win-win" trade for each team, especially considering both are legit contenders in the league.
* Unforced turnovers. Please make it stop, Mr. Wizard...make it stop.
* It appears that Finch will not be playing the young guys any meaningful minutes until injuries affect our 8-man rotation. At least we don't have DEN's bench...oof.
I heard that interview, too...very classy response by Rudy. When they interviewed Ant he took no credit for the win as usual.Great summation, thanks.
I would add -
The focus in the first half of 4Q was unacceptable, especially with Murray out. Of course, the Nugs are gonna make a run, as they have the bed player in the world wit Joker.
Really liked Rudy’s response on SC when interviewed after the game. He said it was a great dunk by Brown, no problem with that, but stepping to me and woofing in my face ain’t cool. Glad he didn’t throw an actual punch.
I don’t think he’s a good fit long term; I wish he was a worse defender, so it would be easier to dump himThoughts on Jaden McDaniels. He doesn’t do much for me.
Ripped him all of last year. I was mocked.Thoughts on Jaden McDaniels. He doesn’t do much for me.
The defense seems worse. Rebounding is worse.It’s early, but there is just something off about the mojo of the wolves. Plus the west is absolutely stacked this year. Gonna be an interesting year.
The defense and rebounding are worse because KAT and SloMo are gone. SloMo was always a good defender and KAT became an above average defender last year. KAT is a better defender and much better rebounder than Randle. Randle's offense is a pleasant surprsise (at least to me) but the minuses outweigh the pluses of the trade so far. Fortunately, it's early and DDV hasn't stated hitting threes.The defense seems worse. Rebounding is worse.
The defense seems worse. Rebounding is worse.
Last stats I saw was we were 13 in D vs. first last year.The defense seems worse. Rebounding is worse.
I thought it was premature, but it may have been prescientRipped him all of last year. I was mocked.
He doesn't rebound, doesn't score, and is a massive head case. Signed to a massive contract. Swing and a massive miss.
There are issues, as 3-3 indicates. There is time to right the ship and I trust Finch and the FO - not perfect, but good.Damn, when Gopher in NYC is ripping on a Minnesota athlete, it's over.
We are basically playing with no point guard or 3 this year as those positions have been horrific.
The thing is though, this defense has been embarrassing. No McDaniels defensively is almost laughable.
This team has some massive problems.
Speaking of LaMelo, when he came into the league he was a skinny dude with no outside shot. He's become super fun to watch. He still doesn't have much interest in defense and he plays on a terrible team with bad dudes (Miller, Bridges) but he's a top 5 pg on the right team. Hope he gets out of Charlotte.Every time I see Lamelo Ball
They signed a 5 year/$136M contract; I ain’t playing defense either broWhat has happened to the defense that I loved last year.
Glad you didn't see the first half. The defense was non-existent and the ball movement was bad.caught the last 5-6 minutes of the game. What the bleep got into Rudy? He made a couple of really nice post moves for scores.
as Jamiche said, the ball movement was solid. Randle had a couple of nice drive-and-dish plays.
and TJ Shannon had a hellacious dunk in garbage time - got a big cheer from the crowd for the former Illinois star.