Timberwolves 2011-2012

[Scott M]

Awesome game last night, even though it ended with a loss. I told my dad they would stick with the Thunder and lose close and I was right. This is going to be a fun team to watch and they will finish in the 8-10 spot out west. You can see in the offense what a big difference Adelmann makes.

[pikestabber]

Awesome game last night, even though it ended with a loss. I told my dad they would stick with the Thunder and lose close and I was right. This is going to be a fun team to watch and they will finish in the 8-10 spot out west. You can see in the offense what a big difference Adelmann makes.

+1

Great game that was marred by taking too many threes...fast break ball was good (especially with Rubio in the game...I was VERY impressed and didn't expect to be), but there were too many times that they tried to set up, but hurried a 3 point attempt instead of making an extra pass or two to spread the defense out. That, and poor foul line shooting, did them in, but they looked much better overall against a good opponent than I expected. Very cool!

[Scott K]

I think Beasly could have attempted to make a pass every now and then, instead of just chucking the ball up every time he got his fingers on it. To bad Adelmann wont be at the game tonight, I think this team needs more coaching time to get on track. I think by mid season we will be competitive, but by then, we may be out of contention.

[fishersofmen]

Definitely a fun game to watch! I think for the first time in years they have caught my interest again. I hope to get to at least a few games this year. Very impressed with Rubio, his vision of the court seems to be everything that was described and had a few nice hoops as well. Barea was a huge pick-up for this team you can already see the impact he will have. Williams looks like he will be solid as well. I think we will get a win tonight and we need it with Miami and Dallas coming up this weekend. Ouch.

[EBass]

I think the cog to the whole wolves machine revolves around good all around play from Beasley. He took some dumb shots and missed some easy ones. He was 11 for 27 for 40%. If he wants to be the go to guy which he does then he needs to make those shots or set someone else up.

I was impressed by Rubio's court vision and Williams athleticism for his size. Williams had some turnovers, but to be expected for a rook. I like the block by Tolliver. The spacing seems better.

How smooth is Durant? Westbrook is a freak! I figured we would loose, but they gave them a great game. Fun to watch! Kahn must've been grinning watching those passes from Rubio.

[Scott M]

Yuck. Flat play in Milwaukee and too many turnovers. Should have won that game, can't lose to Milwaukee, gotta pound the Eastern conference teams. It doesn't get any easier with the Heat and Mavs on the schedule next.

[fishersofmen]

Yep looks like an 0-4 start. On the bright side Kevin Love was an absolute beast! We need more of these guys to have his mentality.

[EBass]

Looks like last years team. Way to go Beasley for stepping up (sarcastic) - I was flipping back and forth between da pups and gophs. Then it got depressing so I went on line (MW3)

[Juan Grande]

Beasley is terrible. I was at the opener and the crowd pretty much moaned every time Beas touched the ball because you knew he was going to shoot. Seemed like he was trying to show up Durant.

Durant just elevates over whoever guards him for basically wide open jumpers, so smooth. It was comical watching Ridnour try to stay with Westbrook.

[EBass]

Why was he (Beasley) pouting? I flipped over and saw him going to the bench, but then decided to lay on the floor disinterested. Jim Peterson was commenting on his poor attitude. What happened or is he just a big baby?

[ozzie]

he was getting fouls called on him and he didn't want to leave the floor when Porter sent out his replacement...Beasley sure has talent but his attitude is horrible...he could be good to great if he put in the effort during the off season that Love puts in.

[schmitty3]

This team isn't going to win any close games if they keep giving the ball to Beasly to throw up a contested jumper when they need a hoop. They battle back the whole game because of good offensive movement, and getting easy open shots, then when they need a basket the most they give it to Beasley and everyone and their mother knows he's gonna jack up a contested jumper and miss. I can't stand him, they offense just stops when he gets the ball. It's like what happens when Lebron gets the ball, only difference is Lebron can make the hard shots.

Another thing i'd like to see is Rubio, and Barea starting in the backcourt. The team looks so much better when they are out there IMO. Ridnour is an ok bench player, but shouldn't be a starter. His D is awful, and he turns the ball over a lot. Put the young guys in there and let em learn. Same goes for Wes Johnson, he's a great athlete and pretty good defender, but just lacks the ball skills. Reminds me of some of the gophers players. I'd like to see D Williams starting.

Lastly what is up with Love and Williams jacking up 3's like they are Ray Allen? I know they both have been working hard on that part of thier game, but that doesn't mean they throw it up everytime they get an inch of seperation. They should be spending more time down by the basket.

Okay rant over, with all that said they have a lot of potential and will be a fun team to watch this yr.

[EBass]

That's a good rant! +1

[ozzie]

Love can shoot the 3 anytime he wants if he thinks he can make it as he is a good shooter and I think he hit over 40% from the 3 last year which is great. Williams is a rookie but he is a good shooter so I don't have a problem with him shooting them yet.

[Scott K]

The boys are giving the allstars a run for the money. Even if they dont win tonight, they have to be happy with the outcome.

[Scott K]

If the Wolves loose, its because of the refs.

[Scott M]

Yeah, LeBron can't get Jordan calls until he gets a ring like Jordan...shoulda been a charge. I hope Adelmann starts Rubio from now on, double double. Awesome game though. Randolph looks pretty good with Rubio throwing him lobs. Wolves lose, but keep it interesting till the end, 103-101. 25 turnovers are too much to overcome.

[Scott K]

Being Rubio was at the point during crunch time, tells you who Adelmman thinks is best. If they can get their turnovers down, this team could keep up with all of the top teams. Gunna be a fun year!

[schmitty3]

Helluva game! Had me at the edge of the coach all game. Not too much you can do bout D Wade hitting shots like he did down the stretch. A few things they can improve on is the turnovers and free throws. They gotta start hitting for a higher percentage at the line. Rubio was awesome, and I too hope he gets in the starting line up soon. I can not stand Ridnour, if you watch him on D he is all over the place, and left Chalmers wide open for multiple 3's. Any one notice how all this was done with Beasley on the bench? The offensive movement is so much better when he is touching the ball and throwing it up no matter what. I'd like to see Rubio, Barea, Love, Williams, and Beasley starting. (Better yet Wes Johnson starting for Beasley, but that's not gonna happen)

[mrklean]

Beasley having 4 points isn't gonna cut it, gonna take a little time to have all these young kids pull it together with no preseason

[Scott K]

Beasely would be a great sixth man, but a starter, no thanks. You cant have a ball chucker on the floor for the majority of the game. If Beasely would just settle down a bit, and take the higher percentage shots, and pass the ball on the riskier shots, he would be a great starter, but until then, he is better off coming off then bench.

[Scott K]

Well so far the Wolves are keeping pace with teh Mavs. Although a bunch of sloppy play, by both teams.

[IceHawk]

looking gd love seeing the progress of this team looks gd for the future!

[IceHawk]

Nice win tonight!

[Scott M]

It's been a long time since I saw the Wolves play a game and got this excited...probably since Garnett made some big plays and screamed under the basket after a dunk, opponent time out. They played with energy, they played with intensity, and they never really lost it. Adelman smartly called timeout when the 15 point lead went down to 6 and then in the 4th they finally took care of business.

Ricky Rubio...wow. How much longer can Adelman keep him on the bench? 14 and 7 and the guys he plays with just play so much better with him on the floor. The Wolves have good shooters and athletic guys that can get up and with Rubio at the point, they are a very dangerous offensive team. If they play a little defense, they are a playoff team. I think Love is doing a better job of banging and the rest of the team is playing better D as well.

Love is going to get a max contract extension before Jan. 25, and I'm starting to think he's worth it. The guy can rebound better than anyone and his midrange and three point game are pretty darn good for a 4/5. His back to back threes were killer tonight.

Tolliver is starting to win me over. He is an unheralded player but he never quits and brings a lot of intangibles. He made a lot of smart basketball plays. I expect he'll lead the team in charges taken.

Randolph will be up and down but you want him in roaming the baseline for lobs. Barea I have to admit has played pretty well, looks like more pick and roll is going to work with him, Rubio, Love, or Beasley. Williams is going to show flashes as he did tonight. He may not get consistent enough minutes to regularly fill it up but he will impress. Wes Johnson = bust...guy just stands on the perimeter and never drives. DeMarcus Cousins is looking like the pick we should have made (if it included a psychologist). Darko looked good early but got forgotten on the bench...probably a victim of other guys playing well and Adelman going with the hot hand. Ridnour hit some shots tonight, but I think it's inevitable that he will be subbing. Let's be honest, he's a back up point guard and always has been.