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ORIGINAL: twinsfan

I'm pretty sure Ant purposely got to 16 technical fouls last night so the suspension can be vs an awful Utah team.

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ORIGINAL: TJSweens

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ORIGINAL: twinsfan

I'm pretty sure Ant purposely got to 16 technical fouls last night so the suspension can be vs an awful Utah team.

Well that certainly backfired. Would have made a lot more sense to get suspended for a game they were expected to lose anyway.

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ORIGINAL: Karl Juhnke

It’s nice to beat up on some teams you’re supposed to beat up. A reminder that even though this year isn’t as good as last, at least we’re not one of those bottom feeders.

Possibly unpopular opinion. I’m glad Randle is back. If the Wolves are going anywhere this year (likely not but you get my point) it will depend greatly on Randle’s effectiveness. When he’s being good, like he was last night, it’s not always pretty but he brings a toughness that they need.

I just have to hope and trust that Finch can figure out how to keep him going nd not regress to how he played earlier in the year. I’m indifferent as to whether they keep Randle around long term, but as long as he’s here, get something out of him.

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ORIGINAL: Elliot

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ORIGINAL: Karl Juhnke

It’s nice to beat up on some teams you’re supposed to beat up. A reminder that even though this year isn’t as good as last, at least we’re not one of those bottom feeders.

Possibly unpopular opinion. I’m glad Randle is back. If the Wolves are going anywhere this year (likely not but you get my point) it will depend greatly on Randle’s effectiveness. When he’s being good, like he was last night, it’s not always pretty but he brings a toughness that they need.

I just have to hope and trust that Finch can figure out how to keep him going nd not regress to how he played earlier in the year. I’m indifferent as to whether they keep Randle around long term, but as long as he’s here, get something out of him.

Record-wise, the Wolves aren't as good. And they're not as dominant on defense. But they're a deeper team and they have greater flexibility on how they play. That should mean they're in a better position to dictate the style of play, forcing the other team to adapt.

But none of that will matter much if they continue to be inconsistent.

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ORIGINAL: Phil Riewer

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ORIGINAL: Elliot

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ORIGINAL: Karl Juhnke

It’s nice to beat up on some teams you’re supposed to beat up. A reminder that even though this year isn’t as good as last, at least we’re not one of those bottom feeders.

Possibly unpopular opinion. I’m glad Randle is back. If the Wolves are going anywhere this year (likely not but you get my point) it will depend greatly on Randle’s effectiveness. When he’s being good, like he was last night, it’s not always pretty but he brings a toughness that they need.

I just have to hope and trust that Finch can figure out how to keep him going nd not regress to how he played earlier in the year. I’m indifferent as to whether they keep Randle around long term, but as long as he’s here, get something out of him.

Record-wise, the Wolves aren't as good. And they're not as dominant on defense. But they're a deeper team and they have greater flexibility on how they play. That should mean they're in a better position to dictate the style of play, forcing the other team to adapt.

But none of that will matter much if they continue to be inconsistent.

Best part is that Jayden has taken to scoring when needed, Randle seems in more unison with everyone, and Naz and the young pups are getting more run.

Will they be better in the playoffs? Matters if Rudy is Rudy 2024 after some rest.

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ORIGINAL: TJSweens

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ORIGINAL: Phil Riewer

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ORIGINAL: Elliot

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ORIGINAL: Karl Juhnke

It’s nice to beat up on some teams you’re supposed to beat up. A reminder that even though this year isn’t as good as last, at least we’re not one of those bottom feeders.

Possibly unpopular opinion. I’m glad Randle is back. If the Wolves are going anywhere this year (likely not but you get my point) it will depend greatly on Randle’s effectiveness. When he’s being good, like he was last night, it’s not always pretty but he brings a toughness that they need.

I just have to hope and trust that Finch can figure out how to keep him going nd not regress to how he played earlier in the year. I’m indifferent as to whether they keep Randle around long term, but as long as he’s here, get something out of him.

Record-wise, the Wolves aren't as good. And they're not as dominant on defense. But they're a deeper team and they have greater flexibility on how they play. That should mean they're in a better position to dictate the style of play, forcing the other team to adapt.

But none of that will matter much if they continue to be inconsistent.

Best part is that Jayden has taken to scoring when needed, Randle seems in more unison with everyone, and Naz and the young pups are getting more run.

Will they be better in the playoffs? Matters if Rudy is Rudy 2024 after some rest.

If nothing else, Randle's return keeps Garza off the floor. Luka is much better suited to the role of human victory cigar.

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ORIGINAL: Elliot

If the Wolves can gain some consistency (big if), they're going to be dangerous in the post-season because they'll be able to play a lot of different ways effectively. Big/small, slow/fast. Lot's more depth than last year.

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ORIGINAL: David Levine

Wolves are 11-0 in Randle's last 11 games (6-0 since return from injury in March, 5-0 pre injury in January). +12.8 net rating during this streak.

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ORIGINAL: TJSweens

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ORIGINAL: David Levine

Wolves are 11-0 in Randle's last 11 games (6-0 since return from injury in March, 5-0 pre injury in January). +12.8 net rating during this streak.

He was finally meshing his game with the Wolves before his injury. I was worried he would lose that being out so long. It looks like Randle is making much quicker decisions now. I only saw him go into back down mode a couple of times and he passed out of it quickly both times. I've given him a lot of crap all year, but I have to admit he is playing real well right now.

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ORIGINAL: Phil Riewer

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ORIGINAL: TJSweens

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ORIGINAL: David Levine

Wolves are 11-0 in Randle's last 11 games (6-0 since return from injury in March, 5-0 pre injury in January). +12.8 net rating during this streak.

He was finally meshing his game with the Wolves before his injury. I was worried he would lose that being out so long. It looks like Randle is making much quicker decisions now. I only saw him go into back down mode a couple of times and he passed out of it quickly both times. I've given him a lot of crap all year, but I have to admit he is playing real well right now.

Rumor is his shoulder wasn't quite right early in the season yet....now he is fully healthy.

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ORIGINAL: Karl Juhnke

Ant just passed Wiggins for #3 on all time Wolves scoring list. Still a few years away from passing KAT, and miles away from KG.

And a footnote. Naz Reid is #10. Good for Naz, but man, that's more an indictment on the Wolves shitty history right there.

Edit: Correction. Naz is 11. Someone on Reddit posted a list that omitted Sam Mitchell.

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ORIGINAL: TJSweens

Every time of getting excited about this team again they drop a couple of bad ones like the last two.