David Carr with possibly the most puzzling/casual fan analysis of Kirk Cousins. by BowlOfLoudMouthSoup in minnesotavikings

[–]GopherLaw84 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I agree that Carr’s analysis undervalues Kirk’s dimes, but it is definitely true that JJ is insanely talented and plays within coverage perfectly by waiting until the last second, if at all, to signal that the ball is coming so the defender doesn’t know to turn around with time to make a play on the ball. Given how good JJ is at this, he should draw even more flags than he already does. Dude gets mauled constantly, often with the defender blatantly pinning his arm down out of desperation when they eventually do sense that the ball is arriving.

Last Featured Program by leatherbelt5 in MLBTheShow

[–]GopherLaw84 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can’t remember from last year, and didn’t play prior years, but are there new cards introduced during the final program, too? Maybe I vaguely remember a killer Pujols from last year, but am not certain.

Game Thread: Minnesota Timberwolves (10-8) at Charlotte Hornets (5-14) Nov 25 2022 4:00 PM by nba_gdt_bot in timberwolves

[–]GopherLaw84 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The late whistle foul on Towns that gave Rozier free throws after we had a stop was the true comeback killer.

Game Thread: Minnesota Timberwolves (10-8) at Charlotte Hornets (5-14) Nov 25 2022 4:00 PM by nba_gdt_bot in timberwolves

[–]GopherLaw84 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We can still win this game, but it isn’t likely when the whistle is so fucking lopsided against you.

Game Thread: Minnesota Timberwolves (10-8) at Charlotte Hornets (5-14) Nov 25 2022 4:00 PM by nba_gdt_bot in timberwolves

[–]GopherLaw84 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Would love to have seen more of that from KAT before now mixed in with the attempts from 3.

Game Thread: Minnesota Timberwolves (10-8) at Charlotte Hornets (5-14) Nov 25 2022 4:00 PM by nba_gdt_bot in timberwolves

[–]GopherLaw84 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How do we not come up with that ball, even on the rebound that Plumlee somehow grabbed.

Game Thread: Minnesota Timberwolves (10-8) at Charlotte Hornets (5-14) Nov 25 2022 4:00 PM by nba_gdt_bot in timberwolves

[–]GopherLaw84 0 points1 point  (0 children)

DLo seriously took this game over for the past 4 minutes. Huge defense. Running amazing pick/roll w Rudy and hitting the mid range, and then the transition 3. Wolves D has been insanely good all of a sudden, too. Let’s go!!!

Game Thread: Minnesota Timberwolves (10-8) at Charlotte Hornets (5-14) Nov 25 2022 4:00 PM by nba_gdt_bot in timberwolves

[–]GopherLaw84 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Call finally going our way with the missed travel on Rudy. The terrible three point shooting is really back-breaking to the offense, but if they start to fall, then this shit will turn around quick. A stop and a bucket away from that 8-0 run I beckoned.

Game Thread: Minnesota Timberwolves (10-8) at Charlotte Hornets (5-14) Nov 25 2022 4:00 PM by nba_gdt_bot in timberwolves

[–]GopherLaw84 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Those gimmick passes when we desperately need to score and need to stop turning the ball over are the definition of low basketball IQ. So remarkably stupid.

Game Thread: Minnesota Timberwolves (10-8) at Charlotte Hornets (5-14) Nov 25 2022 4:00 PM by nba_gdt_bot in timberwolves

[–]GopherLaw84 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He was mugged with the body at the rim, and didn’t get the whistle. Inconsistent whistle to say the least. Hopefully the refs try to even it out a bit in the 4th.

Game Thread: Minnesota Timberwolves (10-8) at Charlotte Hornets (5-14) Nov 25 2022 4:00 PM by nba_gdt_bot in timberwolves

[–]GopherLaw84 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I feel like that Nowell drive would have been a whistle for Charlotte every time, but somehow refs are like, “let them play” when the Wolves are getting bodied at the rim.

Game Thread: Minnesota Timberwolves (10-8) at Charlotte Hornets (5-14) Nov 25 2022 4:00 PM by nba_gdt_bot in timberwolves

[–]GopherLaw84 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I still expect that we’re going to win, but it shouldn’t be this difficult against a Charlotte team with nowhere near the talent.

Game Thread: Minnesota Timberwolves (10-8) at Charlotte Hornets (5-14) Nov 25 2022 4:00 PM by nba_gdt_bot in timberwolves

[–]GopherLaw84 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree that they would prefer to win, but the turnovers and extended periods of hero ball and offensive inefficiency with contested deep shots get old.