1st Quarter: This will be the first time in a while when the Timberwolves are the favored team. While the Cavs may come in with the better record (3-3) the number 1 and 4 pick in the draft (Kyrie Irving and Tristan Thompson), but the Wolves are still the stronger and powerful team. One of the keys of the game will be to force Kyrie Irving into attempting shots that aren't good for the team. The game starts of with a Wes/Darko screen that turned into the beginning of a monster game for Darko. However, the 3 point defense has been absolutely atrocious so far, almost reminiscent of last year. Beasley is still struggling to find a role with this team.
2nd Quarter: Love seems too timid with the ball depsite hitting a three point shot so far. Fortunately, the Wolves reserves have been playing outstanding so far, particularly Derrick Williams. This might be the only game that DWill can play with a chip on his shoulder, as the Cavaliers were the only team that passed on him. Unfortunately, Wayne Ellington is having a really hard time playing on both ends of the floor. Fortunately, Williams is carrying the team for the moment. Ricky Rubio is definitely engaged in a battle with Kyrie Irving. However, the Timberwolves just can't make a shot to save their lives. The Timberwolvs pick and roll offense has definitely been downgraded.
3rd Quarter: The Wolves just seem down on the energy that usual. Michael Beasley is really active on the boards so far, which is very unlike him. He also creating for Darko Milicic who continues his tear tonight. Wes Johnson finally knocked down his first bucket in over 6 quarters and Michael Beasley is starting become more of an aggressive slasher that Adelman wants him to be. Both Beasley and Rubio now have 4 fouls and are going to be on the bench for a while longer. It just seems that they can't stop Antawn Jamison.
4th Quarter: The Wolves just cannot convert the points that they need in order to make this competitive. Their movements just seem to be too lethargic and they just don't seem much into the game. Kevin Love seems to be working just as hard as ever, but isn't getting any calls in his favor. The free throw shooting is going to be the end of this team someday, even Luke Ridnour is shooting only 75%. Overall, just a step back in the development of this young team.
2nd Quarter: Love seems too timid with the ball depsite hitting a three point shot so far. Fortunately, the Wolves reserves have been playing outstanding so far, particularly Derrick Williams. This might be the only game that DWill can play with a chip on his shoulder, as the Cavaliers were the only team that passed on him. Unfortunately, Wayne Ellington is having a really hard time playing on both ends of the floor. Fortunately, Williams is carrying the team for the moment. Ricky Rubio is definitely engaged in a battle with Kyrie Irving. However, the Timberwolves just can't make a shot to save their lives. The Timberwolvs pick and roll offense has definitely been downgraded.
3rd Quarter: The Wolves just seem down on the energy that usual. Michael Beasley is really active on the boards so far, which is very unlike him. He also creating for Darko Milicic who continues his tear tonight. Wes Johnson finally knocked down his first bucket in over 6 quarters and Michael Beasley is starting become more of an aggressive slasher that Adelman wants him to be. Both Beasley and Rubio now have 4 fouls and are going to be on the bench for a while longer. It just seems that they can't stop Antawn Jamison.
4th Quarter: The Wolves just cannot convert the points that they need in order to make this competitive. Their movements just seem to be too lethargic and they just don't seem much into the game. Kevin Love seems to be working just as hard as ever, but isn't getting any calls in his favor. The free throw shooting is going to be the end of this team someday, even Luke Ridnour is shooting only 75%. Overall, just a step back in the development of this young team.
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