Minnesota Timberwolves defense is suffocating opponents

[@farming4g]

NAW for sixth man of the year candidate? If this dude keeps playing at this level...

[@jjstraka1982]

6 of the last 7 games holding opponents to 92 points or fewer. For context, even the absolute worst offenses in the league score 105 a night on average.

[@federicobarrientos4075]

In Minnesota, defense is much more important than offense. also 6 of the last 7 games against rivals from the west with a record of .500 or more

[@antmj235]

They literally just said this on the show.

[@jjstraka1982]

​@antmj2335 yeah, I posted it before watching the whole thing.

[@antmj235]

@ oh gotcha, yeah I wasn’t trying to be rude but I thought it was funny Phil also mentioned that the worst offenses score 105 a night.

[@TKK0812]

Glad we're seeing life against average teams at least. Still need to see something against an upper tier team

[@NBA_Guru_612]

??? Last 7 opponents all had a winning record going into the match up...

[@TKK0812]

@@NBA_Guru_612 Doesn't mean they aren't average. The Lakers are 14-12 which puts them smack dab in the center off the league in terms of record. Above .500, but average.

[@NBA_Guru_612]

@TKK0812 because 🐺 just handed them 2 L's... You numb nuts.

[@Rodman108]

Donte is going to blow up against the Knicks.

[@joex222]

Yes, I agree, unless he missing all his shots hes going to take.

[@kcmichelson4528]

Naz and Divo need to find themselves offensivley. Then things get serious.

[@Rodman108]

Them finding themselves defensively has been awesome.

[@Jevonechy]

Divo is getting better, and Naz has been solid on defense. We all know they both can go off, I think divo needs more time. Those preseason games divo was ballin , so he can do it just needs more time on the court to warm up his shot

[@NBA_Guru_612]

They can contribute even when shooting poorly... 🐺 in NBA Top 25 DEF Rating: 🇫🇷 7th Rudy 🍇 8th Naz 💺 15th Jaden 🍝 17th Donte 🐜 22nd Ant

[@420Sportz]

Rob Dillingham needs at least 18 minutes a game. He sees the court like a vet. His handles are already the best on the team. He has a nice shot. I LOVE THIS KID!

[@federicobarrientos4075]

He will be second franchise player after Ant

[@Rodman108]

Totally. Give him enough time to relax. And his teammates have to learn to be ready for his passes too.

[@oldenoughtowatchify]

I just need him to play a little more level-headed, stop dribbling into traffic to kick out turnovers off lazy passes and I'd really love seeing him play more. Guy needs to learn how to do that Steph/Mike-inspired dribble around the whole paint and back out to the other side thing to keep defenders honest on his driving but also show he's not just "driving" to try and make defense collapse

[@deadkennedyrolls21]

His passes are not great though are they? He's turned the ball over tons with rushed passes. Probably needs more playing time, but let's not blow too much smoke up his ... Just yet

[@NBA_Guru_612]

Rob (-29) has the worst +/- on the team. He's not stealing minutes from NAW (+128) Ant (+98) Mike (+88) or Donte (+29) his minutes will only go up if 1 of the 4 guards ahead of him in the rotation are OUT.

[@cerebralfanatic]

If NAW was playing like he is now in the playoffs last season I think we goto the finals

[@wileyschmitt]

Rebounds should be separated into two stats: Total Rebounds & Contested Rebounds.

[@Rodman108]

Agree. Lots of great rebounders are getting boards on FT misses.

[@wileyschmitt]

@@Rodman108 Yeah the easy ones, the ones that just happened to bounce right to ya.

[@iwannatalktosampson5852]

Defense being back to elite is huge still curious if randle is eventually moved either at the deadline or this summer while he's been solid wolves definitely need a more consistent #2

[@jrob8891]

I wonder about the idea of Defense requiring way more effort. If you're gonna hit a bunch of 3s and win 125-110 then it's some shooting luck. If you "blow out" an opponent 100-85 that requires a LOT more effort. I wonder if that's why the wolves are clearly ok with taking an offensive step back, this is something that carries to the post season when everyone gives more effort

[@swoleboytroy4061]

My Wolves take for next season: NAW stays, NAZ leaves.

[@richborn6700]

I can see that. NAW has a great skill set a lot of teams could use, but Naz has the offensive bag and size that would net him a big bag and starting spot

[@jacksonpeed984]

I’m a wolves fan, my girlfriend is a Knicks fan. We bought tickets to this game before the trade, but now the excitement level is astronomically higher!

[@federicobarrientos4075]

win or win no matter what, we have to shut their mouths

[@jacksonpeed984]

@@federicobarrientos4075 I’m not a towns hater and was happy to see him come back until he made those comments about being a man in New York. Now I want him to get absolutely destroyed on Thursday.

[@corymountain3957]

Go Wolves!

[@austinmckinnon5574]

@@federicobarrientos4075wut

[@BC-3D]

teams aren't getting a lot of second chance shots and the shots they are getting are contested most of the time

[@federicobarrientos4075]

when gobert and mcdaniels are on, everything works, otherwise it doesn't

[@beeayeembeeeye]

jaden has been awesome.

[@lnkd70]

DVV is not a playmaker but an off the screen shooter. He should just shoot and not play like Mike Conley, I’m sure it affects his shooting efficiency.

[@corymountain3957]

DVV is an excellent drive and dish it drive and score player! He is building chemistry with Rudy . Jus watch the spurs game . Him and Rudy’s pick n roll game is fun to watch

[@terrancekrolak4759]

Ant is regressing

[@TomTom-i8s]

Minnesota's offense is suffocating the Minnesota Timberwolves.

[@iwannatalktosampson5852]

Wolves might be back !! Was always gonna take time with multiple new rotation players they are starting to figure it out still annoying rob barely plays but he's been impacting games in his minutes I'd guess by the playoffs he will be trusted to play 12-15 minutes a night I think the plan is he develops this year & takes over as a starter for conley next year . Unfortunate for Shannon Jr that barring injuries to naw or jaden he probably won't be playing real minutes this year

[@1WhoSeesAll]

😂

[@DT-ep3lz]

Not gonna live on an island.

[@BC-3D]

Get rid of Randle start Naz and give NAW the chance to be sixth man of the year

[@nealbaker1718]

Randle will be traded soon

[@SlangSchool]

Who is leading the league in reb per game?

[@NerudoP-Clowes]

Right now, that would be KAT.

[@SlangSchool]

@NerudoP-Clowes ok , thanks 😊

[@terrancekrolak4759]

Holy crap. Timberwolves stink. Lucky to make playoffs

[@SlangSchool]

22 pts and 22 rebs for Kat and now the Knicks advanced to the third seed 😊

[@rocknrollDuluth]

He gets good stats but is always fouling out , also no one in the Knicks can rebound

[@cambury]

They are in dogfight on teams without their stars in the east😂

[@nydibs]

3rd seed in the East is nothing to brag about. Knicks are only 2 games ahead of the wolves

[@SlangSchool]

@@nydibs Minnesota is a play in team and the Knicks is in third seed that what matter, OKC , Houston, Memphi are young teams with better future than minnesota who took a step back after trading Kat

[@IshanaeS]

@@SlangSchoolKnicks fans are delusional LOL and the delusion does nothing but put pressure on KAT. There are already plenty of sports podcasts saying that if the Knicks don’t make it back where they landed last year or the finals, the trade did absolutely nothing for them. Healthy Boston is going to mop the floor with 1 trick pony & defenseless Knicks. That’s if the Cavs don’t do it first. Tibs is a mid coach that has no bench and no go to if KAT loses his head and fouls out. (What happened against the Hawks). Locked Jalen down and get KAT to collect fouls like infinity stones. The game plan was simple. 🎲🤣 The same delusional fans are going to curse the organization out, players included, for getting their hopes up LOL. KAT playing with a chip on his shoulder just makes those expectations even greater going forward.