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RE: Timberwolves 2024/2025 Season - 4/20/2025 10:00:00 AM

TJSweens

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The game plan seemed to be Luka will get his, but we'll shut down his help.

Ant played a really smart game last night. His decision making was great. Instead of trying to fight through five guys to the rim, he pulled up and dished to wide open 3 point shooters.

I also love that Doncic was forced to play defense last night. That was a huge failure against Dallas last year. Luka was practically carrying his knee up and down the court in a shopping bag last year and the Wolves never forced him to defend the ball.

Great games from Jaden and Naz. Just can't about McDaniels in particular.

The only negatives were that once again NAW's 3 point shot disappeared in a playoff game. He still finished the night at a +9 and drew some really tough defensive assignments.

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RE: Timberwolves 2024/2025 Season - 4/21/2025 9:22:11 AM

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ORIGINAL: TJSweens

The game plan seemed to be Luka will get his, but we'll shut down his help.

Ant played a really smart game last night. His decision making was great. Instead of trying to fight through five guys to the rim, he pulled up and dished to wide open 3 point shooters.

I also love that Doncic was forced to play defense last night. That was a huge failure against Dallas last year. Luka was practically carrying his knee up and down the court in a shopping bag last year and the Wolves never forced him to defend the ball.

Great games from Jaden and Naz. Just can't about McDaniels in particular.

The only negatives were that once again NAW's 3 point shot disappeared in a playoff game. He still finished the night at a +9 and drew some really tough defensive assignments.

Yes, Edwards’ 9 assists were key. They were determined to take away his driving lanes, and that left the perimeter free for open 3s. Same to a degree with Randle’s 5 assists. He was both a recipient and creator of 3 looks.

People may say nice win but can’t count on shooting 3s like that every night. But if they are open 3s, created by the offensive movement, you kind of can. Not every 3 attempt is created equal. Some are open, some are contested, some are forced, some are in rhythm. If you are creating good looks and you have the shooters to make them pay, fire away.

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RE: Timberwolves 2024/2025 Season - 4/21/2025 9:26:48 AM

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I'm a little bit more than worried about playing the Lakers.

1. Will Finch hunt Luka on the offensive end unlike last year.

2. Can we keep Luka in check on defense unlike last year.

3. Will the NBA lets us advance? The Lakers averaged 5 more free throws per contest than their opponents this season. I'll be keeping my eye on this disparity this series.

If there’s any hint the refs are favoring the Lakers, Edwards will lose his mind. That is a real concern.

That proved not to be the case. There was a definite disparity in fouls and Ant kept his cool. The Lakers didn't pick up theirs first foul until late in the second quarter.

Credit to Edwards for this. Despite the foul disparity, the Lakers seemed to be complaining more than the Wolves.

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RE: Timberwolves 2024/2025 Season - 4/21/2025 4:33:35 PM

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We won't lose if Jaden is that efficient on offense and plays that well on defense.

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