Game Day: Timberwolves (19 - 13) @ Suns (12 - 22), Sat 12/23/17

[Split T]

I'd love to see what a Canaan/Booker/Warren/Bender/Len lineup would look like.

[specialsauce]

I'd love to see what a Canaan/Booker/Warren/Bender/Len lineup would look like.

Like another L?


He does make us a bit more watchable. Mike James was unwatchable.

[Mori Chu]

Josh Jackson has a 56.6% FT this season. Oof.

[EDC]

Chriss getting the highlight blocks tonight.

[carey]

Jackson has got to learn to shoot FTs.

[Flagrant Fowl]

Josh Jackson has a 56.6% FT this season. Oof.

I've noticed that he doesn't look at the hoop until starting his shooting motion on free throws. I'm no Chip Engelland, but that doesn't seem like a best practice for shooting free throws well.

[bajanguy008]

My biggest takeaway continues to be our effort.
I know some don't like the fact that we go stretches when it is not pretty to watch but most of us have said that the losing is expected once we don't look pathetic. I think Triano is doing a good job because we somehow manage to keep these games close and the young guys are playing down the stretch most nights which should be the main plan.

[1tinsoldier]

Josh Jackson has a 56.6% FT this season. Oof.

I've noticed that he doesn't look at the hoop until starting his shooting motion on free throws. I'm no Chip Engelland, but that doesn't seem like a best practice for shooting free throws well.

he also starts with one foot behind the other and moves it closer just before launch. too much motion in his legs and arms as well that can go wrong (and do half the time).

[Mori Chu]

His shot is just a complete mess. It needs to be broken down and rebuilt from the ground up.

[da_suns_fan]

Josh Jackson has a 56.6% FT this season. Oof.

Remember we dont have Kyrie Irving cuz they were so high on this kid.

[1tinsoldier]

i like what i've been seeing lately
desire
they had it in the 2nd half
and the crowd picked it up and rolled with it

we gained more desire in replacing James with Canaan
James came across as indifferent
Josh has it, but can't control it yet
TJ needs more of it, but compensates with skill.
his quite temperament reminds me of Joe Johnson
Len is loosening up
Booker has both desire and fire, the best combo

[Danimal]

Rough Start, Ulis and chandler we’re both useless first quarter. Really need monroes offence with booker out

We ran some pick and rolls with Chriss which was nice though

The bench looked steady again for the most part
Bender and Jackson attacked the hoop a decent amount. That ft shooting though
Canaan made some pg plays Which were nice
Wolves couldn’t miss at the start of the 4th.

Some positives though. Curious to see how we look when booker gets back

Also mike James sucks and I’m glad I’m not watching his hero ball anymore. Hero for the other team that is

[specialsauce]

Jackson has got to learn to shoot.

FTFY

[carey]

Jackson has got to learn to shoot.

FTFY

I knew someone was going to do that. I should get an assist.

[Split T]

Jackson has had 3 good shooting games in a row. The jumpshot will take time, but he's finishing around the rim better. I also love that we're letting him run some pick n roll. Be interesting if we see that continue with Booker back.

[specialsauce]

Jackson has got to learn to shoot.

FTFY

I knew someone was going to do that. I should get an assist.

[O_Gardino]

Jackson has had 3 good shooting games in a row. The jumpshot will take time, but he's finishing around the rim better. I also love that we're letting him run some pick n roll. Be interesting if we see that continue with Booker back.

He has these 5ish game streaks of good play interrupted by 2ish game streaks of awful play.

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4 games     3 games     6 games     2 games     5 games     2 games     6 games     2 games     5 games		1 game (current streak)
12.5 pts    7.3 pts     9.8 pts     4.0 pts     9.8 pts     2.5 pts     11.0 pts    4.5 pts     12.2 pts	4 pts
44.7%       27.3%       47.1%       16.7%       46.3%       15.4%       44.2%       14.3%       43.4%		25.0%

[Split T]

He just needs to start minimizing those bad streaks. I think he's going to be a good player. I think we might see a pretty significant jump next year.

[Superbone]

Yeah, common foul. Idiot announcers.

Just finished watching the game. I watched the Minny broadcast. Yeah, didn't get that at all. When I watched the replay I said to myself, yeah, common foul. But these guys were going on and on about it at least being a flagrant one and maybe a two.

[Superbone]

Aaaaaaand we're down 41-24. Our offense is anemic. Feels like this one is going to turn into a rout.

I like the fight in these guys. They fought their way back into it.