05-29-2024, 11:00 AM
(05-29-2024, 10:36 AM)BigDirk41 Wrote: Luka has to look to score next game and set the tone. He just wasn't present as a scorer last night. He was way too hesitant. He needs to destroy Kyle Anderson and get McDaniels back onto him so Kyrie can get freed back up. I don't think Kyrie can score efficiently against McDaniels. He's too long and has the speed to stay with Kyrie. They also need to hunt Gobert all game. Lively being back should make all the difference to close this team out.
The officials allowed the Timberwolves to get away with a lot of contact last night on both Luka and Kyrie. Lots of reaches, grabs and bumps. Luka was visibly frustrated even more than usual. The NBA has a big incentive to stretch these series a bit.
Agree that Lively will be the deciding factor and we should be the favorites in game 5 even on the road. We're a totally different team when he plays.
I admire Maxi's toughness for playing with a major injury but if Maxi can't shoot, he's an enormous liability even with his excellent defense.
KAT had his best shooting game in the playoffs and it was still close.
The Timberwolves are a great team and it should surprise no one that they're capable of beating us when they play well.