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Title: Minnesota has 9 healthy players and is 5-2
Post by: Moranis on November 13, 2012, 09:25:43 AM
Last night the Wolves only dressed 10 players for their game against the Mavs.  Their leading scorer Pekovic got hurt in the 3rd quarter and did not return.  The Wolves beat the Mavs and are now 5-2 without Love and Rubio at all this year.  Budinger just had knee surgery and is out a couple of months.  Brandon Roy (shocking I know) missed the last couple of games as has JJ Barea, and now they lose Pekovic.  Love, Rubio, and Budinger should all be back by early next year and it doesn't appear they have any other long term injuries.  If they come back healthy and can find the right rotations, the Wolves may just be a legit title contender that no one is talking about.
Title: Re: Minnesota has 9 healthy players and is 5-2
Post by: rondohondo on November 13, 2012, 09:38:17 AM
they have a solid team, but no way are they title contenders

lal
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lac
mem
okc

are all better than minny in the west

mia ,bos and nyk are all better in the east
Title: Re: Minnesota has 9 healthy players and is 5-2
Post by: pearljammer10 on November 13, 2012, 09:40:56 AM
I can't believe minny has started out so well with so many injuries. Especially injuries to their best players. I've always like ridnour and ak47 and I think they are really adding to the good start. Wonder how long they can hold on when love and Rubio return. Not a contender but at least they are finally smelling some success.
Title: Re: Minnesota has 9 healthy players and is 5-2
Post by: Moranis on November 13, 2012, 10:38:41 AM
they have a solid team, but no way are they title contenders

lal
sas
lac
mem
okc

are all better than minny in the west

mia ,bos and nyk are all better in the east
I don't know about that.  They have been slowly clearing out the bad apples and have a pretty solid roster right now.  Do I think they will beat OKC or LAL, probably not, but I wouldn't be all that surprised if they did nor would I be surprised if they beat any of the other teams out west. 

Project Playoff Lineup

PG - Rubio, Ridnour, Barea
SG - Roy, Budinger, Ridnour, Shved, Lee
SF - Williams, Kirilenko, Budinger
PF - Love, Kirilenko
C - Pekovic, Love, Stiemsma

That team if it is healthy is certainly on par with the Spurs, Clippers, and Grizzlies. 

I think people forget they were above .500 last year when Rubio went down and this team is a lot better than last years team (the young guys are all older and they added better pieces than what they had i.e. Roy, Kirilenko, and Budinger).
Title: Re: Minnesota has 9 healthy players and is 5-2
Post by: Fafnir on November 13, 2012, 10:44:19 AM
I think the Grizzlies/Clippers looks to be their level if Love/Rubio come back playing like we think they should. Definitely a more solid team beyond their best two players than I thought.
Title: Re: Minnesota has 9 healthy players and is 5-2
Post by: raynman on November 13, 2012, 10:57:41 AM
That jst goes to show hod good Rick Adelman is.. If they can trade for a Pau Gasol ( Pek and DWill ? ) then they'll be legit contenders!
Title: Re: Minnesota has 9 healthy players and is 5-2
Post by: Moranis on November 13, 2012, 11:58:25 AM
That jst goes to show hod good Rick Adelman is.. If they can trade for a Pau Gasol ( Pek and DWill ? ) then they'll be legit contenders!
I don't see why they would do that.  They have two players on the entire roster 30 or older (Ridnour and Kirilenko both at 31) and most of the core is 26 or younger.  I don't think they trade two potential young studs for a past his prime big man.  And Pekovic and Williams are potential young studs. 
Title: Re: Minnesota has 9 healthy players and is 5-2
Post by: indeedproceed on November 13, 2012, 12:02:25 PM
they have a solid team, but no way are they title contenders

lal
sas
lac
mem
okc

are all better than minny in the west

mia ,bos and nyk are all better in the east
I don't know about that.  They have been slowly clearing out the bad apples and have a pretty solid roster right now.  Do I think they will beat OKC or LAL, probably not, but I wouldn't be all that surprised if they did nor would I be surprised if they beat any of the other teams out west. 

Project Playoff Lineup

PG - Rubio, Ridnour, Barea
SG - Roy, Budinger, Ridnour, Shved, Lee
SF - Williams, Kirilenko, Budinger
PF - Love, Kirilenko
C - Pekovic, Love, Stiemsma

That team if it is healthy is certainly on par with the Spurs, Clippers, and Grizzlies. 

I think people forget they were above .500 last year when Rubio went down and this team is a lot better than last years team (the young guys are all older and they added better pieces than what they had i.e. Roy, Kirilenko, and Budinger).

Projected Playoff Lineup:

Rubio/Ridnour/Barea
Roy/Barea/Shved/Lee
Kirelinko/Buddinger
Love/Williams
Pekovic/Stiemsma
Title: Re: Minnesota has 9 healthy players and is 5-2
Post by: Chris on November 13, 2012, 12:03:19 PM
That jst goes to show hod good Rick Adelman is.. If they can trade for a Pau Gasol ( Pek and DWill ? ) then they'll be legit contenders!
I don't see why they would do that.  They have two players on the entire roster 30 or older (Ridnour and Kirilenko both at 31) and most of the core is 26 or younger.  I don't think they trade two potential young studs for a past his prime big man.  And Pekovic and Williams are potential young studs.

I agree.  Although I think they consider it for Kirilenko and Williams.  It might put them a little top heavy up front, but it also could give them a push into a legit playoff contender, if they can get healthy.
Title: Re: Minnesota has 9 healthy players and is 5-2
Post by: Moranis on November 13, 2012, 01:09:12 PM
That jst goes to show hod good Rick Adelman is.. If they can trade for a Pau Gasol ( Pek and DWill ? ) then they'll be legit contenders!
I don't see why they would do that.  They have two players on the entire roster 30 or older (Ridnour and Kirilenko both at 31) and most of the core is 26 or younger.  I don't think they trade two potential young studs for a past his prime big man.  And Pekovic and Williams are potential young studs.

I agree.  Although I think they consider it for Kirilenko and Williams.  It might put them a little top heavy up front, but it also could give them a push into a legit playoff contender, if they can get healthy.
Now that trade makes a lot more sense for them.  Still not sure I would do it if I am Minnesota (Gasol makes so much money making it hard to take him on), but I certainly wouldn't hang up the phone.
Title: Re: Minnesota has 9 healthy players and is 5-2
Post by: Moranis on November 13, 2012, 01:10:14 PM
they have a solid team, but no way are they title contenders

lal
sas
lac
mem
okc

are all better than minny in the west

mia ,bos and nyk are all better in the east
I don't know about that.  They have been slowly clearing out the bad apples and have a pretty solid roster right now.  Do I think they will beat OKC or LAL, probably not, but I wouldn't be all that surprised if they did nor would I be surprised if they beat any of the other teams out west. 

Project Playoff Lineup

PG - Rubio, Ridnour, Barea
SG - Roy, Budinger, Ridnour, Shved, Lee
SF - Williams, Kirilenko, Budinger
PF - Love, Kirilenko
C - Pekovic, Love, Stiemsma

That team if it is healthy is certainly on par with the Spurs, Clippers, and Grizzlies. 

I think people forget they were above .500 last year when Rubio went down and this team is a lot better than last years team (the young guys are all older and they added better pieces than what they had i.e. Roy, Kirilenko, and Budinger).

Projected Playoff Lineup:

Rubio/Ridnour/Barea
Roy/Barea/Shved/Lee
Kirelinko/Buddinger
Love/Williams
Pekovic/Stiemsma
That one works as well.  They have so much flexibility in the roster, they can play big, they can play small, they can play fast or slow.  Really a good job on the roster construction, if they can get and stay healthy that is, and that is a big if.
Title: Re: Minnesota has 9 healthy players and is 5-2
Post by: BballTim on November 13, 2012, 01:17:37 PM
they have a solid team, but no way are they title contenders

lal
sas
lac
mem
okc

are all better than minny in the west

mia ,bos and nyk are all better in the east
I don't know about that.  They have been slowly clearing out the bad apples and have a pretty solid roster right now.  Do I think they will beat OKC or LAL, probably not, but I wouldn't be all that surprised if they did nor would I be surprised if they beat any of the other teams out west. 

Project Playoff Lineup

PG - Rubio, Ridnour, Barea
SG - Roy, Budinger, Ridnour, Shved, Lee
SF - Williams, Kirilenko, Budinger
PF - Love, Kirilenko
C - Pekovic, Love, Stiemsma

That team if it is healthy is certainly on par with the Spurs, Clippers, and Grizzlies. 

I think people forget they were above .500 last year when Rubio went down and this team is a lot better than last years team (the young guys are all older and they added better pieces than what they had i.e. Roy, Kirilenko, and Budinger).

Projected Playoff Lineup:

Rubio/Ridnour/Barea
Roy/Barea/Shved/Lee
Kirelinko/Buddinger
Love/Williams
Pekovic/Stiemsma

  I'd be leery of any projected lineup with Roy in it.
Title: Re: Minnesota has 9 healthy players and is 5-2
Post by: indeedproceed on November 13, 2012, 01:20:41 PM
they have a solid team, but no way are they title contenders

lal
sas
lac
mem
okc

are all better than minny in the west

mia ,bos and nyk are all better in the east
I don't know about that.  They have been slowly clearing out the bad apples and have a pretty solid roster right now.  Do I think they will beat OKC or LAL, probably not, but I wouldn't be all that surprised if they did nor would I be surprised if they beat any of the other teams out west. 

Project Playoff Lineup

PG - Rubio, Ridnour, Barea
SG - Roy, Budinger, Ridnour, Shved, Lee
SF - Williams, Kirilenko, Budinger
PF - Love, Kirilenko
C - Pekovic, Love, Stiemsma

That team if it is healthy is certainly on par with the Spurs, Clippers, and Grizzlies. 

I think people forget they were above .500 last year when Rubio went down and this team is a lot better than last years team (the young guys are all older and they added better pieces than what they had i.e. Roy, Kirilenko, and Budinger).

Projected Playoff Lineup:

Rubio/Ridnour/Barea
Roy/Barea/Shved/Lee
Kirelinko/Buddinger
Love/Williams
Pekovic/Stiemsma

  I'd be leery of any projected lineup with Roy in it.

I'm just basing it off of what they're running now.

Rubio/Barea
Ridnour/Barea

has worked very well for them as well.
Title: Re: Minnesota has 9 healthy players and is 5-2
Post by: TripleOT on November 13, 2012, 08:20:03 PM
Do the Wolves have enough PGs on that roster?   Khan is the most PG-obsessed GM in league history. 
Title: Re: Minnesota has 9 healthy players and is 5-2
Post by: ianboyextreme on November 13, 2012, 09:55:06 PM
That jst goes to show hod good Rick Adelman is.. If they can trade for a Pau Gasol ( Pek and DWill ? ) then they'll be legit contenders!
I don't see why they would do that.  They have two players on the entire roster 30 or older (Ridnour and Kirilenko both at 31) and most of the core is 26 or younger.  I don't think they trade two potential young studs for a past his prime big man.  And Pekovic and Williams are potential young studs.
Its called Pau Gasolitis. Some folks just want to trade for Pau Gasol for no apparent reason.
Title: Re: Minnesota has 9 healthy players and is 5-2
Post by: ianboyextreme on November 13, 2012, 09:57:44 PM
I thought this team was for sure a 50 win team before the season started. If they can stay just above 500 until the reinforcements come, they can still get there.
Title: Re: Minnesota has 9 healthy players and is 5-2
Post by: Edgar on November 13, 2012, 10:06:12 PM
Easier to coach with short rotations?  :P
Title: Re: Minnesota has 9 healthy players and is 5-2
Post by: Moranis on November 14, 2012, 08:22:09 AM
Easier to coach with short rotations?  :P
Sure, but you shouldn't be winning without your best players in that short rotation.  The fact that they are seems to indicate they are a real threat to the big dogs out west.
Title: Re: Minnesota has 9 healthy players and is 5-2
Post by: Rondo2287 on November 14, 2012, 08:31:07 AM
Easier to coach with short rotations?  :P
Sure, but you shouldn't be winning without your best players in that short rotation.  The fact that they are seems to indicate they are a real threat to the big dogs out west.
Honestly, with the way that AK47 is playing he may be their best player
Title: Re: Minnesota has 9 healthy players and is 5-2
Post by: jdz101 on November 14, 2012, 08:35:01 AM
And Pekovic and Williams are potential young studs.

Williams has done nothing much to indicate that he will be anything near a stud unfortunately.

Encouraging at draft time...not so much now.

Possible future trade bait for a stupid team who gets excited about high draft positions.
Title: Re: Minnesota has 9 healthy players and is 5-2
Post by: mgent on November 14, 2012, 09:27:09 AM
Easier to coach with short rotations?  :P
Sure, but you shouldn't be winning without your best players in that short rotation.  The fact that they are seems to indicate they are a real threat to the big dogs out west.
Honestly, with the way that AK47 is playing he may be their best player
He's always been severely underrated.  I wouldn't say those 40 or so games from Rubio puts him ahead of Kirilenko.  He's putting up his classic numbers 12 points, 4 assists, 8 boards, 2 blocks, 2 steals on 57% shooting.

I gotta say I love the way that roster is put together.  They've got a top 5 passer in Rubio so what do they do?  Surround him with 4 combo guards that excel at moving the ball and running the offense:  Roy, Shved, Ridnour, and Barea, plus an unbelievable passer from the wing/PF in AK47 and of course another very strong one in Love.

That's gonna take a ton of pressure off Rubio.  Guys that can not only make the right pass and run the pick and roll, but can also create their own shots if the play breaks down.  Gives them great versatility and unpredictability in their sets.
Title: Re: Minnesota has 9 healthy players and is 5-2
Post by: D.o.s. on November 15, 2012, 02:14:19 AM
Make that 5-3, 'cause they lost... to the Bobcats.

Not quite time to load the rafters with Finals confetti yet.
Title: Re: Minnesota has 9 healthy players and is 5-2
Post by: Moranis on November 15, 2012, 12:34:59 PM
Make that 5-3, 'cause they lost... to the Bobcats.

Not quite time to load the rafters with Finals confetti yet.
They dressed 9 players, which does not include 6 of their 7/8 best players.
Title: Re: Minnesota has 9 healthy players and is 5-2
Post by: D.o.s. on November 17, 2012, 02:27:04 AM
And the Warriors.  ::)

I know there's a big Kevin Love contingent on this board, and I've always liked watching Brandon Roy, but this team is, at best, a sixth seed and a first round exit--and that's with all their players healthy.
Title: Re: Minnesota has 9 healthy players and is 5-2
Post by: Moranis on November 17, 2012, 08:35:40 AM
And the Warriors.  ::)

I know there's a big Kevin Love contingent on this board, and I've always liked watching Brandon Roy, but this team is, at best, a sixth seed and a first round exit--and that's with all their players healthy.
Just out of curiousity how good would boston be if Rondo, Garnett, Pierce, Terry, Lee, Bradley, and Sullinger weren't healthy.  That is Minnesota right now.
Title: Re: Minnesota has 9 healthy players and is 5-2
Post by: D.o.s. on November 17, 2012, 08:40:41 PM
Except that our best players are better than their best players. ;)

Losing Love and Rubio definitely hurts. Roy could hurt, if he had shown any flashes of his pre-retirement form (and he hasn't). That was a ballsy signing that seems to have panned out poorly--again, I'm a fan of B-Roy's game, but he's definitely not the same player he was even two years ago.

When you've got your hands clenched for the return of JJ Barea and Chase Budinger... I'm sorry, that doesn't make me think your team is very good.
Title: Re: Minnesota has 9 healthy players and is 5-2
Post by: alajet on November 17, 2012, 09:06:37 PM
Just out of curiousity, how is that start anything remotely outstanding?
They are pretty much shorthanded, I know, but let's face the truth, their best win was against the Nets, who blew up a 20-plus-point lead in the final quarter.
The other wins are against Kings, a team in a mess, Magic, one of the worst NBA teams at the moment I believe, Pacers, a pretty mediocre team without Granger in the lineup, and Mavs, a team that is definitely lottery-caliber with Dirk out.
And dropping games to Raptors, Bobcats and Warriors doesn't really make it more sensible.

In my opinion, they can contend for spot 7 or 8 at best in full health. There is no way they are catching up with Grizzlies and Clippers, if you ask me.
Then again, it's just my personal opinion.
Title: Re: Minnesota has 9 healthy players and is 5-2
Post by: ederson on November 18, 2012, 04:05:49 AM
Just out of curiousity, how is that start anything remotely outstanding?
They are pretty much shorthanded, I know, but let's face the truth, their best win was against the Nets, who blew up a 20-plus-point lead in the final quarter.
The other wins are against Kings, a team in a mess, Magic, one of the worst NBA teams at the moment I believe, Pacers, a pretty mediocre team without Granger in the lineup, and Mavs, a team that is definitely lottery-caliber with Dirk out.
And dropping games to Raptors, Bobcats and Warriors doesn't really make it more sensible.


with this (remaining) roster should be a lock for the worst record but still manage to be over 50%. of course they can`t keep it up but still wans`t expected....

you consider the grangerless pacers mediocre but you don`t give credit to the kings without rubio,love,buddinger,pekovic (i won`t mention roy)
i think you are a bit unfair
Title: Re: Minnesota has 9 healthy players and is 5-2
Post by: alajet on November 18, 2012, 07:08:41 AM
Just out of curiousity, how is that start anything remotely outstanding?
They are pretty much shorthanded, I know, but let's face the truth, their best win was against the Nets, who blew up a 20-plus-point lead in the final quarter.
The other wins are against Kings, a team in a mess, Magic, one of the worst NBA teams at the moment I believe, Pacers, a pretty mediocre team without Granger in the lineup, and Mavs, a team that is definitely lottery-caliber with Dirk out.
And dropping games to Raptors, Bobcats and Warriors doesn't really make it more sensible.


with this (remaining) roster should be a lock for the worst record but still manage to be over 50%. of course they can`t keep it up but still wans`t expected....

you consider the grangerless pacers mediocre but you don`t give credit to the kings without rubio,love,buddinger,pekovic (i won`t mention roy)
i think you are a bit unfair

As I said, I think they have a shot at making the play-offs. I just suppose they don't stand a chance to be in the upper echelon.
You are right. It was a bit unfair of me there to overlook the fact that shorthanded teams often end up losing the games they are supposed to win.

As for the Pacers thing, well, Minnesota has better potential in full health even if the Pacers had Granger back in uniform. Had Pacers been in Western conference, I'd be surprised if they did make it to the playoffs.
Title: Re: Minnesota has 9 healthy players and is 5-2
Post by: RyNye on November 18, 2012, 10:06:30 AM
You people DO realize that the Clippers also lost to the Warriors?

I hate when people point to one game upsets by Edited.  Profanity and masked profanity are against forum rules and may result in discipline.ty teams as if that is somehow evidence of a team not being a "true contender." Guess what? The Wizards beat OKC last year! The Denver Nuggets blew the Heat out in one game (28 points IIRC).

It's only when there is a consistent trend of losing that you can really make that claim. But saying "MINNESOTA REALLY SUCKS BECAUSE THEY LOST TO THE WARRIORS" is stupid.
Title: Re: Minnesota has 9 healthy players and is 5-2
Post by: alajet on November 18, 2012, 10:22:44 AM
You people DO realize that the Clippers also lost to the Warriors?

I hate when people point to one game upsets by ****ty teams as if that is somehow evidence of a team not being a "true contender." Guess what? The Wizards beat OKC last year! The Denver Nuggets blew the Heat out in one game (28 points IIRC).

It's only when there is a consistent trend of losing that you can really make that claim. But saying "MINNESOTA REALLY SUCKS BECAUSE THEY LOST TO THE WARRIORS" is stupid.

Point is, Clippers, despite losing to Warriors, beat Grizzlies, Spurs and the Heat (combined record: 24-6).
The losses to Warriors or Bobcats are mentioned just because the 5-2 start is given as the indicator of Wolves capable of being really good once their core players return. If a win against Kings or one against Magic can be advertised, so can a loss against Warriors be.
It's nothing more than that.

And in my opinion, Wolves don't suck. They are just not as good as Clippers as some seemingly think. 
I stand by my opinion, as I watched them against the Bulls last night, and they have a solid chance to end up as one of the top four seeds if that bench keeps playing like that. Hands down, Crawford probably will face a drop-off at some point, but Billups will return later on, and Odom cannot play any worse than he's currently playing, so, these things probably will compensate that.
Title: Re: Minnesota has 9 healthy players and is 5-2
Post by: Moranis on November 18, 2012, 11:26:01 PM
Just out of curiousity, how is that start anything remotely outstanding?
They are pretty much shorthanded, I know, but let's face the truth, their best win was against the Nets, who blew up a 20-plus-point lead in the final quarter.
The other wins are against Kings, a team in a mess, Magic, one of the worst NBA teams at the moment I believe, Pacers, a pretty mediocre team without Granger in the lineup, and Mavs, a team that is definitely lottery-caliber with Dirk out.
And dropping games to Raptors, Bobcats and Warriors doesn't really make it more sensible.

In my opinion, they can contend for spot 7 or 8 at best in full health. There is no way they are catching up with Grizzlies and Clippers, if you ask me.
Then again, it's just my personal opinion.
When Rubio went down last year Minnesota was the 8th seed.  This team if fully healthy is a lot better than the team from last year.  I think you are really underselling just how much talent is on the Wolves.
Title: Re: Minnesota has 9 healthy players and is 5-2
Post by: alajet on November 19, 2012, 11:33:11 AM
Just out of curiousity, how is that start anything remotely outstanding?
They are pretty much shorthanded, I know, but let's face the truth, their best win was against the Nets, who blew up a 20-plus-point lead in the final quarter.
The other wins are against Kings, a team in a mess, Magic, one of the worst NBA teams at the moment I believe, Pacers, a pretty mediocre team without Granger in the lineup, and Mavs, a team that is definitely lottery-caliber with Dirk out.
And dropping games to Raptors, Bobcats and Warriors doesn't really make it more sensible.

In my opinion, they can contend for spot 7 or 8 at best in full health. There is no way they are catching up with Grizzlies and Clippers, if you ask me.
Then again, it's just my personal opinion.
When Rubio went down last year Minnesota was the 8th seed.  This team if fully healthy is a lot better than the team from last year.  I think you are really underselling just how much talent is on the Wolves.

Yes, they're better if Kirilenko stays focused. I'm not counting on Roy that much, though. His overall play seemingly regressed understandably.
So, their overall success is going to be determined by these (leaving health out, that's a concern for every NBA team):
-Kirilenko staying focused.
-Pekovic improving his performance a notch (He had one of the best post move packages in European basketball).
-Shved keeping up his very good rookie campaign start (Actually, even if he hits the so called rookie wall, Rubio's return will take a load over his shoulders, so, he'll be fine).

This is a better team on paper, but they are yet to play a single game together in that fully healthy condition, so, I'm really underselling at the moment, because the Grizzlies and the Clippers are at/close to being at full health (Billups) and I got to see what they are made of.
For Wolves, I cannot say anything like that. I just made an assumption based on the competition's strength and only time will tell if I end up with the wrong answer (=
Title: Re: Minnesota has 9 healthy players and is 5-2
Post by: D.o.s. on November 19, 2012, 01:23:30 PM
Just saw an article in The Oregonian--Roy's getting his right knee scoped.

That's not a very serious surgery, but he's probably going to be out four-to-six weeks.

Again, I'm sticking with my original prognosis--no more than a sixth seed and a first round exit.

That said, prior to the injuries last year, they were a lot of fun to watch when they were making their playoff push.
Title: Re: Minnesota has 9 healthy players and is 5-2
Post by: pearljammer10 on November 19, 2012, 01:39:08 PM
http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/8652156/brandon-roy-minnesota-timberwolves-yet-another-knee-surgery (http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/8652156/brandon-roy-minnesota-timberwolves-yet-another-knee-surgery)

looks worse than just a knee scope. says Roys having arthroscopic again. Ouch. The Twolves just cant win this year.
Title: Re: Minnesota has 9 healthy players and is 5-2
Post by: D.o.s. on November 19, 2012, 01:43:22 PM
Arthoscopic surgery is having your knee scoped.  ;)

Title: Re: Minnesota has 9 healthy players and is 5-2
Post by: Moranis on November 21, 2012, 09:16:58 PM
Love, Pekovic, and Barea all back and they signed Josh Howard.  Derrick Williams who had started the first 9 games of the year hasn't even played yet and it is half time and they are up 14 on the Nuggets.
Title: Re: Minnesota has 9 healthy players and is 5-2
Post by: D.o.s. on November 23, 2012, 02:26:09 AM
But, alas, they ended up losing that game too.
Title: Re: Minnesota has 9 healthy players and is 5-2
Post by: alajet on November 25, 2012, 08:08:42 AM
They got jinxed.
Two weeks into this thread and they haven't won a game since then, going 0-5.
All the teams they lost are at least at .500 as of now.
Anyway, it's just too early to talk at this point, as it was when they were 5-2.

I still don't think they will do great enough to be top six in the conference, though.

Title: Re: Minnesota has 9 healthy players and is 5-2
Post by: Celtics18 on November 25, 2012, 09:54:36 AM
They got jinxed.
Two weeks into this thread and they haven't won a game since then, going 0-5.
All the teams they lost are at least at .500 as of now.
Anyway, it's just too early to talk at this point, as it was when they were 5-2.

I still don't think they will do great enough to be top six in the conference, though.

Yup, T-Wolves fans can thank CelticsBlog for their sudden demise.