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ORIGINAL: Karl Juhnke

Randle gets his first signature moment as a Timberwolf with a game winner at the buzzer. Replay showed how close it was. Looked like .1 second when it left his hand. I love how Booker was whining for a call because Randle pushed a defender out of the way to get the shot. When Booker had done the same thing seconds earlier driving for a shot.

Mind you I don’t fault Booker’s play. That’s a veteran knowing the situation and knowing the refs aren’t going to whistle down that play unless he outright punches someone. But then Randle in turn showed his smarts too by recognizing “okay they didn’t call Booker, they sure as heck won’t have the guts to call me seconds later on my home court. So he did what he had to do.

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ORIGINAL: twinsfan
We need to do another major trade to change our direction. As I feared from the moment of the shocking KAT trade, many fans vastly discounted his importance to this team. I'm still convinced he was the best all-around player on the team, and he's also the 2nd best Wolves player of all-time. Dumb.

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ORIGINAL: wrh

after the last loss, in my pondering of the TWolves situation, I do agree that Conley's lower level of play whether due to injury or age has been a factor, but over the holiday, especially weighing Ant's comments, I wonder how much the team is missing Slo Mo. Seems to me his strengths were exactly what the team is looking for right now. Things like promoting good team communication? I realize I am reaching here, but agree with the analysis which says we are not playing as well as a team as our talent levels offer. I have always liked KAT more so for his personality than strict basketball talents, but generally don't see his trade as the core issue, but maybe, I expect he did promote good communication as constructive criticism rather than complaints of team mates. Anyway . . . getting to be a long season already. Insights are always appreciated!

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ORIGINAL: twinsfan

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ORIGINAL: wrh

after the last loss, in my pondering of the TWolves situation, I do agree that Conley's lower level of play whether due to injury or age has been a factor, but over the holiday, especially weighing Ant's comments, I wonder how much the team is missing Slo Mo. Seems to me his strengths were exactly what the team is looking for right now. Things like promoting good team communication? I realize I am reaching here, but agree with the analysis which says we are not playing as well as a team as our talent levels offer. I have always liked KAT more so for his personality than strict basketball talents, but generally don't see his trade as the core issue, but maybe, I expect he did promote good communication as constructive criticism rather than complaints of team mates. Anyway . . . getting to be a long season already. Insights are always appreciated!

Randle seems more intent on sabotaging Gobert than anything else. You want the ball, Rudy? Well here it is! I'll just throw it 100 mph at your knees from 6 feet away! Can't catch that, can ya big guy?!?!? That leaves Ant to be the mediator between the two meatheads. And the 3-point specialist from the Knicks is a one-trick pony that can't even do his supposed trick. KAT is getting the last laugh. He was the best anyway, so that part doesn't bother me at all.

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ORIGINAL: TJSweens

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ORIGINAL: twinsfan

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ORIGINAL: wrh

after the last loss, in my pondering of the TWolves situation, I do agree that Conley's lower level of play whether due to injury or age has been a factor, but over the holiday, especially weighing Ant's comments, I wonder how much the team is missing Slo Mo. Seems to me his strengths were exactly what the team is looking for right now. Things like promoting good team communication? I realize I am reaching here, but agree with the analysis which says we are not playing as well as a team as our talent levels offer. I have always liked KAT more so for his personality than strict basketball talents, but generally don't see his trade as the core issue, but maybe, I expect he did promote good communication as constructive criticism rather than complaints of team mates. Anyway . . . getting to be a long season already. Insights are always appreciated!

Randle seems more intent on sabotaging Gobert than anything else. You want the ball, Rudy? Well here it is! I'll just throw it 100 mph at your knees from 6 feet away! Can't catch that, can ya big guy?!?!? That leaves Ant to be the mediator between the two meatheads. And the 3-point specialist from the Knicks is a one-trick pony that can't even do his supposed trick. KAT is getting the last laugh. He was the best anyway, so that part doesn't bother me at all.

You know even less about basketball than Jim Souhan.

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ORIGINAL: TJSweens

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ORIGINAL: twinsfan
We need to do another major trade to change our direction. As I feared from the moment of the shocking KAT trade, many fans vastly discounted his importance to this team. I'm still convinced he was the best all-around player on the team, and he's also the 2nd best Wolves player of all-time. Dumb.

While KAT may have been underappreciated, he was not our best player and not 2nd best Wolves player of all time. People need to calm down about the trade. It came right before camp. It's going to take some time for everyone to mesh and to tweak the system.

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ORIGINAL: Karl Juhnke

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ORIGINAL: TJSweens

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ORIGINAL: twinsfan
We need to do another major trade to change our direction. As I feared from the moment of the shocking KAT trade, many fans vastly discounted his importance to this team. I'm still convinced he was the best all-around player on the team, and he's also the 2nd best Wolves player of all-time. Dumb.

While KAT may have been underappreciated, he was not our best player and not 2nd best Wolves player of all time. People need to calm down about the trade. It came right before camp. It's going to take some time for everyone to mesh and to tweak the system.

KAT is a top 5ish all time Timberwolf. But Ant is #2 and well on his way to #1, though it's hard to rank players who had completely different games and positions.

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ORIGINAL: Karl Juhnke

Wolves up by 27 at halftime.

Josh Minott had himself a spurt where he was the best player on the floor. His line, 5 minutes, 5 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists and a steal. An anomaly to be sure, but it sure is fun.

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ORIGINAL: Steve Lentz

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ORIGINAL: Karl Juhnke

Wolves up by 27 at halftime.

Josh Minott had himself a spurt where he was the best player on the floor. His line, 5 minutes, 5 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists and a steal. An anomaly to be sure, but it sure is fun.

He's been very impressive tonight.

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ORIGINAL: Karl Juhnke

Games added
Two regular season games were added to the Wolves’ slate after other teams qualified for the in-season Emirates Cup.
The Wolves will play host to the Lakers on Friday, Dec. 13, then play at San Antonio on Sunday, Dec. 15.