Game Thread GAME# 81: TIMBERWOLVES @ BLAZERS - APRIL 9, 2016 - SATURDAY, 7:30 PM (PDT), CSNNW

I was looking up some stats for the over/under segment and came across that KAT has 15 straight double-doubles for the Wolves. That is just sick for a rookie.

 

This is a must win...trap game..need to play 4 qtrs. of beast mode! Go Good Guys!

 

2 years; us. We have DameCJ who are 25/24 and we will build on their timeline.

5 years; sadly would have to go with Minny. Towns has more value than any young player in the league. They're still years away from putting it together but they have dynasty potential. If they get a top draft pick; oh my.

 

I think I've heard some poster every one of the last 7 games outside the Warriors game say its a "must win".

It would be an awesome win; may have us clinch the 5th seed and have a practice game to finish the season. That makes it a lot of things; but certainly not a "must win"

I'd gladly trade a "must win" tomorrow for a playoff win that still isn't a "must win".

A "must win" in absolute terms is only an elimination game. I'd argue any game that swings odds of winning a series below 20% to be a must win as well. Game 1 of the playoffs isn't a must win; but even it is vastly more valuable than any of these regular season games we've played.

 

Peaking at the right time makes it a must win for me and now's a good time to peak..get 7 players in double digits and tighten up the defense...go into the playoffs with some swagger... every win gets us closer to locking up the 5th seed and not facing a tie breaker with the Mavs...Go Blazers!

 

I'm confident the Blazers play well at home vs. this also young Timberwolves team. One thing I will say is that it isn't easy to beat a team 4 times in one season, especially one that is playing some pretty good ball as of late. Either way, I think Minnesota loses their last of 3 away games in 5 days and we lock up the 5 seed. Then Minni beats the Rockettes on Monday to knock them out of the playoffs! Go Blazers!

 

Things are certainly looking up for the Wolves. It will be interesting to who they draft. Right now we have the better PG and for me that trumps all other positions. Will they go after PG Kris Dunn? PF Sabonis? Or Maybe an outside shooter-Buddy ?

The thing about the NBA is things can change in a hurry. The right draft pick, trade, free agent....or the wrong injury. A lot can happen in 2 years, let alone 5.

 

Yeah the NBA changes so much every two years; players always age much faster than we expect too.

It would be kind of funny if the Wolves became a powerhouse in 3 years and knock out the Cavs in the finals.

 

In 5 years, KAT will be playing for the Lakers....

 

Star players don't hit unrestricted free agency until year 9, so no.

 

Doin' this with my kids before the game. Excellent Saturday.

 

Best damn roller coaster I've ever ridden.

 

I'd end up doin it two or three times for sure. Have fun.

 

You would--it's incredibly intense yet reassuringly smooth.

 

Minnesota is one of those teams where people say "this team will be amazing in a couple years" and it never happens. Shit franchise. Shit city. Fuck the timberwolves.

 

We'll they've won double the playoff series we have in the last 15 years. Some fan bases probably think the same of us.

The Rubio-Love-Pek team was entertaining to watch, had Adelman coaching. Won 40 games in a brutal western conference.

They've had some stupid GM's though; obviously Kahn but before that McHale made a lot of mistakes. If they hire Thibbs this summer could get interesting.

 

I would throw up, then have a heart attack and die.