OT: Timberwolves 0-10 in games decided by 4 points or less

I saw nate already linked it... but I actually saw it on the rube chat along with what was linked here.

 

More here from nba.com.

They aren't just 0-10 in close games this season, they are 1-18 in close games over the last 12 calendar months. Jeezus that's bad, you think by shear luck alone you'd at least win a couple of those games.

It's interesting the article at the link mentions possible causes for their pathetic record in close games, but they don't mention Rubio's inability to shoot the basketball. I really think that is a HUGE deal - when the guy with the ball in his hands in late game situations is not a threat to score, you aren't going to win a lot of close games. I'm not saying Rubio has to be a "go to guy", but he needs to be able to shoot well enough that other teams have to respect his scoring ability. Otherwise the defense will just back way off, play the passing lanes, and double team whoever Rubio passes to.

If Rubio can't shoot the ball ell enough to force defenses to respect his shot, he shouldn't be on the court with the game on the line. I know the Rubes love him and think he makes his teammates better with his elite court vision and passing ability, but there is nothing elite about 1-18.

BNM

 

On The Starters, they said Rubio has only made 8 FGs in the 4th quarter in the entire season. That is incredibly awful.


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8/118... just... wow.