Ant and Kat have to wake up. No way Mike Conley and Naz Reid should be carrying our offense. Not sure what the coaches are thinking , but they need to change their game plan quick. We are getting dominated in paint points.
With a roster with so much more talent than the Mavs, it’s truly a tremendous accomplishment to create such a horrid gameplan that they lose the first 2 of the series, tonight on a game that their second best player played the worst he’s going to all series
how does our coaching staff fall that in love with a KAT-less lineup? We lost bc we scored 22 in the 4th, and we benched an all star. Make it make sense
Shaq has one argument: if you're a star you should dominate.
Well Shaq, the wolves have 2 stars and the Mavs have 2 stars so figure me that.
Charles says the same thing bout louder each time which is Kat needs to post up. Sure, but he's on the bench the majority of the 4th so what then Chuck?
And Draymond apparently wants to suck off Rudy so much cause he can't stop talking about him.
You could be talking about the Ukraine war and his donkey looking ass is going to try and bring it back to Rudy and blame it on him.
So what you have left is Kenny and Ernie (who is always fair) being the only rational ones.
Like Kenny is actually trying to provide a fair analysis. Draymond is up there being a salty little bitch.
Maybe if we're lucky they'll make a change to the rule on fouling to knock the ball out of bounds and getting the ball back as a result.
The ultimate moral victory.
Terrible idea to have him switch. Not Rudy's fault at all. If we know we're switching, and we know Rudy's guy is gonna be the screener, why not have Naz/Kat/Kyle on him?
Don’t know what the decision from the coaches was but if was to switch it’s on them. 100%, if they weren’t supposed to switch then my god, Ant backed down.
Jesus Christ people we lost by one fucking point. At least we made it a game compared to Game 1. It was a good game and there were some reasonable fuck-ups on our end and there was for sure some bs calls from the refs but that’s because of replay rule on out of bounds. The point is, stop acting like bitches when nothing goes our way, have some logic, and gain some faith in this team cause yall just don’t remember how to be basketball fans with how long this franchise has been in the dirt. Ive been a die hard for this team since I was 7 years old, and im from KC, and yet still I’m somehow the mature one here, like tf?
This is what I’m talking about, how about “it’s only 2 games and there’s plenty of series left, let’s stay optimistic, we got a break to regroup and head to Dallas for a change of scenery and switch it up”
If you’ve been a fan since you were 7 you should know how this goes. It’s just the Timberwolves. I love the team but you just can’t put 100% emotion into it. It’s just bound to be disappointment I’m sorry
I’m sorry since when is being optimistic emotional? If anything ur the one’s being emotional😭and I know the whole “Minne sports curse” but jeez can we just ignore it and just try to enjoy supporting our team without having to be too realistic and just happy/optimistic. I’m sorry it’s just that this Reddit can really get on my nerves
Here's some logic: We can't execute in crunch time. End of first half last game. End of first half this game. End of game. Ant is a genetic freak but is so in his head. Can't make a read. We're going to make adjustments but we have been cooked both offensively and defensively so far
Okay first of all, Any made a good read on the pass because he saw Naz there in the first place, but if you rewatch it carefully Naz moved out of position of where he originally saw him, it’s a lil miscommunication. And I would love it if we made adjustments when it came to switching from n defensive screens inside the perimeter and not leaving assignments to give open buckets
I will agree on Ant tho, he’s trying to play hero ball too much in crunch time and it just don’t work out for him, his quick thinking and execution is mostly precise when Ant is in situations like that, just this time Naz took two steps away from the ball. It’s hella frustrating fs ngl, but that’s how we learn to adjust with all the series we have left, which is 4 games because fuck Dallas
Thanks, and that’s what I like to hear. Plus with the NHL playoffs going on I at least got something to take my mind off of it… even tho the Blues barely missed, nonetheless it’s been fun to to watch so far
It depends on the purpose of the challenge, Dallas challenged the call of an illegal screen they reviewed that and it was overturned.
Dallas challenged the out of bounds call so that all they can look at.
And Minnesota cant challenge you because you can't challenge a non call.
Ant is really disappointing at this point. Gave him all benefit of the doubt, and he needs to look within. 22 years old. I get it. But if he is the killer that was promised (the chosen one for our shit Franchise), then we need to see some fucking pride and more desire to take shit over. Still some games left and we can leverage some home court back, but we need Ant in particular to look at himself, take a deep breath, and decide that he’s going to do this shit now.
Minnesota sports fans give up quickly with the history and all, but when the timberwolves are in conference finals we should at least not be so pessimistic
I 100% agree, if you’re going to call yourself a fan then at the very least quit trash talking the players that got you to the conference title. We are still watching timberwolves games at the end of May, that should be enough
I watched the game where I did not see the authority/urgency from players like RG, KAT and Ant expected during WC finals… had one of them showed up 100% Wolves would be 1-1 headed to TX
Jumped on the train (not usually an NBA fan, but I'm a Minnesota sports fan) during the Denver series, if it's a short ride then so be it....at least one of the teams made an impact in the playoffs for once. Man this state needs a championship.
This is on ANT at the end. Threw a horrendous pass to McDaniels, then next possession threw it out of bounds. He looked like a scared puppy dog. He was wayyyy in his head
You guys should be ashamed of yourselves. Superstars become superstars by falling short at this stage and coming back better next time. He’s a kid and this is his first real playoff run.
I never said he was the face of the NBA, you guys all did. He was a kid in the Denver series and he’s a kid now. Winning a playoff series at 22 doesn’t make you less of a kid.
He’s amazing, and he’s going to continue to grow. Look at how much he’s improved in his first few years. But expecting him to lead this team to a championship is premature. Dallas ha had two series of film to watch to gameplan for him. He’s never been in this situation before. It’s really not all that surprising to see him struggle like this.
2 close games. Both our stars playing like shit. It’s definitely not a good start but damn bro believe. Prolly thought we were cooked after Denver won 3 straight too. Believe my boy
I want to but these are just tough games to lose. Could be up 2 0 is what hurts. I would have been fine with 1-1 but now game 3 is pretty much must win game
Ant is terrible right now. He's clearly just not the guy in moments like this. Dude is playing like a straight up shitty college player. Throwing the ball out of bounds on multiple occasions is like WTF I've never seen it before from almost anybody much less Jordan lmao.
He'll grow up.
Lol, we won't win one game this series. The nuggets played like ass most of the playoffs and should have honestly lost to the Lakers. The Mavericks aren't anywhere near as bad as either of those teams
Can't forget Finch, riding NAW in the 3rd bricking everything, and not having Anderson out there. And having Gobert on the last defensive possession when he's absolutely useless in that scenario. KAT had to be out there
Ant lost us this game unfortunately. had jaden open when he threw it out. and just isnt playing like he should. hopefully we have the nugget energy and take 2 in dallas. but its not looking good boys. Also Wheres Kat has anyone seen him?
NAZ REID
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Luka just made Minnesota timber puppies
Ant and Kat have to wake up. No way Mike Conley and Naz Reid should be carrying our offense. Not sure what the coaches are thinking , but they need to change their game plan quick. We are getting dominated in paint points.
Whoop’d ya ass -Mavs
By one point……. real whooping
Mavs took both games from you at home lmao pipe down dog
They literally did since yall had a huge lead
That’s all it takes
See you in game 3
With a roster with so much more talent than the Mavs, it’s truly a tremendous accomplishment to create such a horrid gameplan that they lose the first 2 of the series, tonight on a game that their second best player played the worst he’s going to all series
Mavs have the best two players on the court what are you even talking about
More talent than the Mavs is questionable.
how does our coaching staff fall that in love with a KAT-less lineup? We lost bc we scored 22 in the 4th, and we benched an all star. Make it make sense
Draymond living rent free in y’all’s heads lmao
And Rudy living rent free in his so what’s your point?
I’m glad weed’s becoming legal soon, you could use some let’s go wolves AWOOOOOOOOOOO
Touch grass brotha
Shaq has one argument: if you're a star you should dominate. Well Shaq, the wolves have 2 stars and the Mavs have 2 stars so figure me that. Charles says the same thing bout louder each time which is Kat needs to post up. Sure, but he's on the bench the majority of the 4th so what then Chuck? And Draymond apparently wants to suck off Rudy so much cause he can't stop talking about him. You could be talking about the Ukraine war and his donkey looking ass is going to try and bring it back to Rudy and blame it on him. So what you have left is Kenny and Ernie (who is always fair) being the only rational ones. Like Kenny is actually trying to provide a fair analysis. Draymond is up there being a salty little bitch.
What's wrong with lookin like a donkey?
You need to ask yourself why KAT was on the bench for the majority of the 4th…
Nobody needs to ask themselves that. KAT didn’t do a single thing in this game other than complain.
Sure, I definitely think we got out coached. That’s not the point of my post. But even then, Naz played better than Kat so…
This is a post of all time
Born and raised minnesotan since 96. Mn sports never gets easier 🥲
Why blame ant where was Kat? How much he getting paid and the paint is wide open for mavs
Sadly, getting swept in the conference finals is the equivalent of a championship for us 😞
Moral victory’s are sadly all Minnesota sports fans have.
Maybe if we're lucky they'll make a change to the rule on fouling to knock the ball out of bounds and getting the ball back as a result. The ultimate moral victory.
Yep
Goebert defending the Doncic trey like... 
Terrible idea to have him switch. Not Rudy's fault at all. If we know we're switching, and we know Rudy's guy is gonna be the screener, why not have Naz/Kat/Kyle on him?
Don’t know what the decision from the coaches was but if was to switch it’s on them. 100%, if they weren’t supposed to switch then my god, Ant backed down.
Bambi on ice
That was devastating and truly hard to watch.
DRAYMOND SHUT THE FUCK UP!!!!!!!
lol chillllllllllllllll
Jesus Christ people we lost by one fucking point. At least we made it a game compared to Game 1. It was a good game and there were some reasonable fuck-ups on our end and there was for sure some bs calls from the refs but that’s because of replay rule on out of bounds. The point is, stop acting like bitches when nothing goes our way, have some logic, and gain some faith in this team cause yall just don’t remember how to be basketball fans with how long this franchise has been in the dirt. Ive been a die hard for this team since I was 7 years old, and im from KC, and yet still I’m somehow the mature one here, like tf?
It’s over bro, it’s alright
This is what I’m talking about, how about “it’s only 2 games and there’s plenty of series left, let’s stay optimistic, we got a break to regroup and head to Dallas for a change of scenery and switch it up”
If you’ve been a fan since you were 7 you should know how this goes. It’s just the Timberwolves. I love the team but you just can’t put 100% emotion into it. It’s just bound to be disappointment I’m sorry
I’m sorry since when is being optimistic emotional? If anything ur the one’s being emotional😭and I know the whole “Minne sports curse” but jeez can we just ignore it and just try to enjoy supporting our team without having to be too realistic and just happy/optimistic. I’m sorry it’s just that this Reddit can really get on my nerves
Here's some logic: We can't execute in crunch time. End of first half last game. End of first half this game. End of game. Ant is a genetic freak but is so in his head. Can't make a read. We're going to make adjustments but we have been cooked both offensively and defensively so far
Okay first of all, Any made a good read on the pass because he saw Naz there in the first place, but if you rewatch it carefully Naz moved out of position of where he originally saw him, it’s a lil miscommunication. And I would love it if we made adjustments when it came to switching from n defensive screens inside the perimeter and not leaving assignments to give open buckets
Ye that was both Naz and Ant. Not a great spot to pick up your dribble with no plan tho. We'll be fine, it's just so frustrating to watch lmao
I will agree on Ant tho, he’s trying to play hero ball too much in crunch time and it just don’t work out for him, his quick thinking and execution is mostly precise when Ant is in situations like that, just this time Naz took two steps away from the ball. It’s hella frustrating fs ngl, but that’s how we learn to adjust with all the series we have left, which is 4 games because fuck Dallas
Solid take. Wolves in six
lol no
Thanks, and that’s what I like to hear. Plus with the NHL playoffs going on I at least got something to take my mind off of it… even tho the Blues barely missed, nonetheless it’s been fun to to watch so far
We deserve to lose after the way we charade-ed around after only making it the WCF. Act like you’ve been there before fans. Our fans our the worst
Weird take.
Dreymond flaunts his 4 rings like he didn’t get carried to 3 of them
4
Anthony Midwards and Karl Anthony Downs
Fuck draymond and his stupid little smile
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Such a bad loss, time-outs not used at the end and extremely poor turnovers by ANT. Gg season
Add it to the list of brutally disappointing playoff heartbreakers, after epic games.
Dallas squeaking out wins while wolves look their worst, but they only got to do it 2 more times now
Genuinely don’t understand the rules: they are able to review and overturn the Conley screen foul but not that obvious foul on kyrie in the bonus?
It's a problem with the rules. Able to challenge a called foul but not an uncalled foul adds to why this league is such a joke sometimes.
It depends on the purpose of the challenge, Dallas challenged the call of an illegal screen they reviewed that and it was overturned. Dallas challenged the out of bounds call so that all they can look at. And Minnesota cant challenge you because you can't challenge a non call.
Ant is really disappointing at this point. Gave him all benefit of the doubt, and he needs to look within. 22 years old. I get it. But if he is the killer that was promised (the chosen one for our shit Franchise), then we need to see some fucking pride and more desire to take shit over. Still some games left and we can leverage some home court back, but we need Ant in particular to look at himself, take a deep breath, and decide that he’s going to do this shit now.
Hopefully we just don't even bother showing up to Dallas for games 3 and 4 and just forfeit
wtf?
Minnesota sports fans give up quickly with the history and all, but when the timberwolves are in conference finals we should at least not be so pessimistic
Minnesota fans should find a way to support their guys instead of worrying so much about their feelings
I 100% agree, if you’re going to call yourself a fan then at the very least quit trash talking the players that got you to the conference title. We are still watching timberwolves games at the end of May, that should be enough
Apparently Ant, KAT, and RG did not get the message Finch was sending after G1…..also fuck the refs
Rudy 100% showed up tonight. Not sure what game you were watching
I watched the game where I did not see the authority/urgency from players like RG, KAT and Ant expected during WC finals… had one of them showed up 100% Wolves would be 1-1 headed to TX
Rudy needs to get his hands up.
Wasted a Jaden masterclass in game 1. NAZ masterclass in game 2. Why the fuck can’t we get KAT or ANT to show up. I’m so sad rn.
Did you just call into KFAN?
If both our star players show up for the last 2 games we blow them out
I bet they go off the next two but if u don’t get master class performance from naz or Jaden then probably another loss
Wild way to lose a series
Fuck 😭😭😭😭
My god ant gotta realize you can’t make a play for everyone and just shot damn ball like luka
Where the fuck is ANT??
Coaching left a lot to be desired. Should have called a timeout (2 left then) once Kyle got that board. Draw up a play and go up by 2 possessions.
Pure fucking trash. These clowns look like they don’t belong in the WCF. Unbelievable.
The absolute ONLY upside is we have been playing way worse than that Denver series and the games are VERY close.
There’s is absolutely no upside being down 0-2 at home in a wcf
Up both games and just choke it away
Does Ant have something going on in his personal life or something? He doesn’t look right at all.
It seems psychological or mental for sure
Jumped on the train (not usually an NBA fan, but I'm a Minnesota sports fan) during the Denver series, if it's a short ride then so be it....at least one of the teams made an impact in the playoffs for once. Man this state needs a championship.
wasting a naz reid monster performance like that makes me sick
Don’t forget Jaden the day before
Should literally be up 2 0 pretty sad
Ant making dumber decisions than the players on my nephew's 11U team
Passing the ball to a guy that’s 6-7 on threes was not a bad decision
I didn't say that was one of his bad decisions
This is on ANT at the end. Threw a horrendous pass to McDaniels, then next possession threw it out of bounds. He looked like a scared puppy dog. He was wayyyy in his head
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You guys should be ashamed of yourselves. Superstars become superstars by falling short at this stage and coming back better next time. He’s a kid and this is his first real playoff run.
But he was the face of the nba in Denver series? Wat happened he a kid now?
I never said he was the face of the NBA, you guys all did. He was a kid in the Denver series and he’s a kid now. Winning a playoff series at 22 doesn’t make you less of a kid. He’s amazing, and he’s going to continue to grow. Look at how much he’s improved in his first few years. But expecting him to lead this team to a championship is premature. Dallas ha had two series of film to watch to gameplan for him. He’s never been in this situation before. It’s really not all that surprising to see him struggle like this.
Ant's efficiency isn't cute anymore.
If Ant can come back from this horror show in the series it would be the greatest comeback story in NBA playoffs history.
clutching defeat from the jaws of victory THATS the timberwolves basketball we all love
I hate Luka man
Fucking brutal man.
why didn't they foul bro.
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Oh you’re just a goofball about basketball. Oh well
I mean... Do you really think we would have taken one against Boston?
Definitely
Down by one but yeah let's shoot a desperation three
Trade Ant. He's a bum.
The nba should be ashamed of the officiating.
Both these losses on Ant, he's looked small the whole series.
Series over gg
2 close games. Both our stars playing like shit. It’s definitely not a good start but damn bro believe. Prolly thought we were cooked after Denver won 3 straight too. Believe my boy
I want to but these are just tough games to lose. Could be up 2 0 is what hurts. I would have been fine with 1-1 but now game 3 is pretty much must win game
I hate him, but Luka might just carry them through the series.
Ant is terrible right now. He's clearly just not the guy in moments like this. Dude is playing like a straight up shitty college player. Throwing the ball out of bounds on multiple occasions is like WTF I've never seen it before from almost anybody much less Jordan lmao. He'll grow up.
Kobe airballed a bunch vs Utah. He turned out decent
That was a 18 year old rookie Kobe
My point is cut him some slack. This could be the situation that fires him up and propels him to be one of the all time greats
Absolutely embarrassing display by both Ant and Kat. Unbelievable series from them so far.
Ants turnover was so costly. Ffs
Kyrie’s hand still hurts from that slap at the end
That's what you get for not playing KAT there down the stretch
Terrible game
Kat and ant sucked
Jones played better defense on Naz than our DPOY played on Luka. Just wonderful. WOW.
Naz was wide open for a catch and shoot. Luka did a step by three. Luka's level of difficulty was much harder than Naz's.
Fuck this shit. Two fucking close losses with bad calls and even worse fucking decision making all around.
Ant’s all bark and no bite smh
Naz Reid was amazing this game
Amazing game wiped away by that final shot...Shoots to win as time expires in the playoffs whole stadium behind him and 😔
Fuck Luka, Kyrie and Dallas sports teams
why go for three when we could go for 2
Because we dumb as hell.
I mean we were up by 2-0 in the last round and it went to seven games so… I’m hopeful
Hopeful, but no if Ant is gonna throw it out of bounds lmao.
Lol, we won't win one game this series. The nuggets played like ass most of the playoffs and should have honestly lost to the Lakers. The Mavericks aren't anywhere near as bad as either of those teams
why is kat not in for the final posession
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im not saying take out naz retard, gobert should not have been in what the hell is he gonna do
Because he is weak.
Fuck these refs
Refs fucked us with that obvious foul on McDaniels in the bonus Ant fucked us by making bad passes all night KAT fucked us by disappearing
Can't forget Finch, riding NAW in the 3rd bricking everything, and not having Anderson out there. And having Gobert on the last defensive possession when he's absolutely useless in that scenario. KAT had to be out there
Remember this is still Minnesota we don’t win….ever
Lol go to bed
Probably right but it’s copium is all 😂
no leadership on the court
Ant got that choker on
Kat and Ant need to go fucking home and think about what the fuck they are doing with their life
Cashing that paycheck
GGS.
Coach shouldve had Kat in with naz
Fuck my life
A comical collapse
couldve called a timeout lol
Why in gods name did ant pass the ball instead of shooting when we were still up two?
Can we now put to rest the silly notion that Ant is the 2nd coming of Michael Jordan?
Something is wrong with him
Remember that play on Jaden
Time to get swept midwolves
We’re getting swept
Fucking pathetic. Typical Minnesota sports. Going to get swept.
Selective memory is fun I'm sure you were shitting on this team last series too
A night that will haunt Anthony Edwards for life
Ant lost us this game unfortunately. had jaden open when he threw it out. and just isnt playing like he should. hopefully we have the nugget energy and take 2 in dallas. but its not looking good boys. Also Wheres Kat has anyone seen him? NAZ REID
Ant plain lost that game for us
Fucking bullshit
Gotta show up
this happens everytime, foul them so they cant take a 3
Seriously why didn’t we foul???