Official Game Thread: Timberwolves at Hawks -- the MLK Day Game!

[benhillboy]

Last year I thought Dre was spread way too thinly for a rookie yet he did a little of everything, just nothing well.  Now he’s doing everything pretty good, spot up shooting and defending great.  He’s probably already on opposing GM’s radar to flesh out a contender.  Let’s keep him for a while.

[aali34]

13 minutes ago, EazyRoc said:

Something about our team chemistry is off. JC isn’t a near 20 ppg scorer anymore. Turnovers are crazy. Promote Nate McMillan ?

Deandre and Clint were our MVP's tonight. 

Kevin played very well with 17/7/8.

John's 5 blocks were much needed and he scored on good efficiency. 

Trae needs to slow down a bit. Alot of the times it looks like he wants to either score or get the assist. The offense works well when you keep the ball moving. Not every touch has to lead to a score. But that'll work out with more games played so I'm not worried.

Those turnovers were terrible.

Edited January 18, 2021 by aali34

[JayBirdHawk]

1 minute ago, marco102 said:

This is big!  If we can get even 80% of the Trae from last year, this team will be rolling if the other guys continue their good play.  Cam even had a very good game his last game.  Patience is key.   They still have a lot to work on and everyone's brought up valid points about the play, but I'm super optimistic for the team.   The defense and rebounding has been good the last few games, except that Utah game.   That's encouraging. 

Like North pointed out, Trae is playing too fast at times and it's not neccessary.  The floater he made at the 2 minute mark, he was patient and let the play develop - that's what we need, a patient Trae. 

[terrell]

9 minutes ago, bleachkit said:

Took us everything we had to beat a no KAT Minny. We aren't playing well right now.

I'll take it though..Imagine if we lost..lol

[Buzzard]

These are the games that have to be won if a 8th seed is possible. Not everyone of them will be pretty but getting the win is most important.

[aali34]

10 minutes ago, IheartVolt said:

Clearly Trae is not at his best right now, but its more astounding how everyone is so quick to pile on the young man. He will clean it up

Exactly, how can anyone be down on him when he's trying to transition to better team ball? Once it clicks some of yall will owe that man an apology.

[terrell]

Bench 3-16..Get healthy Bogi and Gallo..

[JayBirdHawk]

More Vince in the booth please.

[bleachkit]

7 minutes ago, marco102 said:

Def didn't take everything we had to beat a Minnesota team by 11. We had damn near 30 turnovers.  Just sloppy play.   We complain when we lose complain about how we win. I'll take ugly wins all damn season than a pretty loss.  

 

Glad we got the win. But we need to play better to beat good teams.

[mrhonline]

4 minutes ago, marco102 said:

But you have to talk about his turnovers.

Sure, as long as you talk about his ability to create shots and spacing for others, too.  People on here are taking those two things for granted at this point, which is ridiculous.

[Buzzard]

1 minute ago, terrell said:

I'll take it though..Imagine if we lost..lol

If the Hawks finish one or two games out of the playoffs, this would be the type of loss that would be looked back on.

[marco102]

Just now, bleachkit said:

Glad we got the win. But we need to play better to beat good teams.

That's obvious, but wins are hard to come by in the NBA.  They need to learn how to win close games.  This is a game, the team can look at the film and see how they closed it out.  There weren't too many bad shots down the stretch, they slowed down and tried to run the offense at least. 

[Peoriabird]

5 minutes ago, JayBirdHawk said:

Like North pointed out, Trae is playing too fast at times and it's not neccessary.  The floater he made at the 2 minute mark, he was patient and let the play develop - that's what we need, a patient Trae. 

Y'all talking about Trae like its his rookie season LOL!

[marco102]

1 minute ago, mrhonline said:

Sure, as long as you talk about his ability to create shots and spacing for others, too.  People on here are taking those two things for granted at this point, which is ridiculous.

Agree, that's why I said you can't ONLY talk about the turnovers. 

Just now, Peoriabird said:

Y'all talking about Trae like its his rookie season LOL!

You're talking about him like he's a 10 year vet. ..LOL!

[bleachkit]

3 minutes ago, aali34 said:

Exactly, how can anyone be down on him when he's trying to transition to better team ball? Once it clicks some of yall will owe that man an apology.

Turnovers were ugly, but I'll take 13 dimes anyday.

[Peoriabird]

1 minute ago, marco102 said:

You're talking about him like he's a 10 year vet. ..LOL!

What did Luka do last year again?

[gurpilo]

Cita

hace 2 minutos, aali34 dijo:

Exactly, how can anyone be down on him when he's trying to transition to better team ball? Once it clicks some of yall will owe that man an apology.

 

I’ll tell you why, because he is not moving at all, because is clear he is not trying, because it seems he is not believing in what he is been asked to do.

We look bad and Travis need to fix this. Obvious choice is coach, there are no authomatisms on offense and is stupid, everyone takes more shots than Trae and Collins. You need to preserve the value of your team.  

[marco102]

Just now, Peoriabird said:

What did Luka do last year again?

? Have about as many turnovers as Trae? 

[JayBirdHawk]

1 minute ago, Peoriabird said:

Y'all talking about Trae like its his rookie season LOL!

He has 154 games played, not even 2 full seasons.

[EazyRoc]

10 minutes ago, aali34 said:

Deandre and Clint were our MVP's tonight. 

Kevin played very well with 17/7/8.

John's 5 blocks were much needed and he scored on good efficiency. 

Trae needs to slow down a bit. Alot of the times it looks like he wants to either score or get the assist. The offense works well when you keep the ball moving. Not every touch has to lead to a score. But that'll work out with more games played so I'm not worried.

Those turnovers were terrible.

I agree with all of this