Minnesota Timberwolves late-game execution falters again in CRUSHING loss to Pelicans
The Minnesota Timberwolves lost again to a shorthanded, inferior opponent. This time, the New Orleans Pelicans out-rebounded the Wolves late and Chris Finch’s squad failed to make open shots and free throws down the stretch in the Timberwolves’ second consecutive loss. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) breaks down the most frustrating aspects of the defeat, from getting beat on the glass and in the paint to coming out of the gate flat once again.
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Finch needs to relearn what Micah discovered when Finch was out sick for a game a month or so ago.
Finch has cost them over 15 games just with his management of the game
Where is the toughness on this team. Im gonna tell you. Its sitting on the Damn Bench playing 1 minute combined in the 2 losses. Terrance Shannon should be playing. I don't understand this coach. I guarantee you that Terrance starts for that Pelicans team. I guarantee you Terrance starts for that Pacers team. I really don't get it. Strongest most Physical and fastest guard on the team. Please let him help us.
What good is all that height on Rudy if he can't even rebound. Also this team seems lost and the plays seem to fall apart. Also the warriors are a game ahead , MN will be a play in team
I think naz mcd randle all play best at the 4.
Naz banging undersized at 5 is messing up his O, randle cant defend at 3, mcdaniels cant score at 3. I think a durant for randle&mcdaniels is worth a think. Durant becomes the offensive hub that randle is, allowing ant to just score n donte to shoot more. This gives more time for dillingham to mature. Cuz i think its clear that ant is not grt at decision making and shld be left to score n focus on defensive consistency.
Let’s trade Jaden pls he’s not a good scorer his defense is okay we need offense he had 5 years to improve his offense he can go and Randle can go this summer trade them both this summer build around ant and Donte
Wait…Naz played better than Randle? That's a whole lie. Not offensively not defensively. If Randle is guarding Zion he's not going to be able to get rebounds.
Ant is the worst star in NBA, shooting 3rs like he is a Steph is not working.
TIMBERWOLVES WILL FINISH AT #9 IN THE WEST, and will not make the play offs
Missing open shots is an over simplification of the bullshit we've seen on the court the past two losses. Finch reverted back to 8 man rotations and everyone decided to stop passing and playing consistent defense. The missed shots are a byproduct.