Game Thread 2023-24 GAME #60 - BLAZERS @ WOLVES - MARCH 4, 2024 - MONDAY - 5:00 PM PST - ROOT

Duop feeling the flow

 

Simons has had good opportunities on threes, hope he will start making some.

 

Twolves +8 free throws

normally i'd say "these refs suck", but the Blazers are using whack attack defense

 

nice board Kris

 

Anfernee just outmuscled Rudy Gobert

not a misprint

Gobert might have to punch another teammate

 

Hagans fouling anything that moves

 

Reath 14 points, minimum contract
Towns 2 points, super max contract

Minnesota already lost

 

None of the young forwards can shoot 3-pointers at even a good level.
Minaya - 19%
Murray - 27%
Walker - 27%
Camara - 32%

And they're not even that young. 23-24 years old.

Why the hell isn't Rupert playing more? He's 19 and has good sized (6'7") , great length (7'2" wingspan) and an unmatched work ethic.

Rupert is shooting 42% on threes on very low volume. At least he hasn't proven he's incapable of being a good 3-point shooter.

I know he wants to shoot more 3-pointers, and I don't think we can say that about the other young forwards.

Camara is shooting as high as 32% because he knows how to dribble out of a lot of 3-point looks.

 

Duop 7-9, 19 big ones

 

Blazers lead hacks 17-8

making Wolves earn it

 

I think Simons has played the entire game. No rest for Anfernee

 

Edwards has taken only 3 shots. His teammates are icing him out

 

I hope Simons noticed that two different teammates just hit 3-pointers.

 

Rupert needs more mins.

 

Moses blocked and tackled KAT

good D Blazers !

 

Rupert should be starting at small forward.

 

He has a game-high 9 assists, I’m sure he’s aware.

 

Simons cuts it to 4. Minnesota looks embarrased. Chauncey's not normal rookies are kicking butt

 

I don't know if it's the blue shoes tonight but his footwork on 1-on-1 defense seems really quick.

 

Rupert should be playing 30 minutes a game.

To be able to get Rupert to a starting-level 3-and-D small forward by the end of the season would be massive for the young core moving forward.

Rupert has worked on his shot creation from the 3-point line which is probably why he's more confident at taking them than Murray, Walker, or Camara.