“Now that’s the good news in this game is that even though Minnesota hasn’t played particularly well Andrew Wiggins has played great” That’s what Timberwolves fans have to deal with this year. Oh, your team really sucks and is almost no fun to watch because all the young talent is inconsistent, but hey sometimes Andrew…
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Gorgui Dieng 20 Points/4 Blocks Full Highlights (12/23/2014)
The time is now for Gorgui Dieng to step up and take control of the Timberwolves’ center position. Pekovic is out, and Pek sucked so much before his injury that if Gorgui plays well enough, he’ll keep getting to start even after the Balkan Bruiser comes back to the court. The Timberwolves’ season is lost…
Read MoreShabazz Muhammad Career High 28 Points Full Highlights (12/14/2014)
I remember way back when I first did Shabazz highlights, all he could do to score was shoot lefty hooks. And dunk. But mainly, lefty hooks. Some things never change. Maybe we should stop viewing this attribute of his game as a negative. Do we say the Curry takes too many threes, or Kareem took…
Read MoreAndrew Wiggins 18 Points/1 Blocked MVP Full Highlights (12/12/2014)
Andrew “Wig Out” Wiggins really Wigged Out in this one. For a guy whose jumpshot was supposed to be maybe a little bit of a work in progress, he looked really comfortable out there. However comfortable he was, though, it’s no match to the level of comfiness I am currently experiencing as I type these…
Read MoreShabazz Muhammad 26 Points Full Highlights (12/19/2014)
Shabazz Muhammad heard his phone ring. He knew who it probably was, but, looking out his window at the interminable snow falling from the sky, he decided that he could use a little bit of companionship, no matter how annoying. “Hey, this is Bazz.” “Hello friend Shabazz. This Alexey calling.” Shabazz remembered how he had…
Read MoreChase Budinger 19 Points Full Highlights (12/19/2014)
Usually my made-up nicknames for players are stated in jest. However, Chase Budinger’s nickname “Chasetity Belt” is proclaimed straight-faced and without humorous intent. This is because Chase Budinger’s play with the Timberwolves is much like wearing a chastity belt against one’s will. Chase is not aggressive at all, in much the same way that a…
Read MoreZach LaVine 22 Points/10 Assists Full Highlights (12/6/2014)
“Zach’s one of those guys that just doesn’t care.” A pretty damning quote, huh? Especially coming from his own team’s commentator. I am outraged. This guy gets paid tons of money to play basketball and he can’t even manage a little enthusiasm for his job? Athletes these days are the most entitled little brats that…
Read MoreAnthony Bennett 14 Points Full Highlights (12/6/2014)
Those who expected an Anthony Bennett resurgence in Minnesota are sure to be disappointed. True, he hasn’t been as absolutely god-awful as he was in Cleveland. He’s taken the three-pointer out of his repertoire entirely, so his shooting numbers look a little bit better, but he’s still a former first pick, and just being “not…
Read MoreShabazz Muhammad 20 Points Full Highlights (12/5/2014)
Just last game, Shabazz “Bozzy” Muhammad took a significant step forward in his development as an NBA player. It happened right before my eyes, and it astounded me. I don’t doubt that Man Tears were shed in the Target Center as it occurred. Shabazz made a contested, long two-pointer. This is the first phase of…
Read MoreZach LaVine 17 Points/1 Dunk Full Highlights (12/5/2014)
Don’t even try to tell me that Zach LaVine is not a white person. Do not even try. Look at the thumbnail. That thumbnail does not depict a black person. I know race is an artificial construct designed to divide when we should be concentrating on uniting, but damn. He’s white. The second he lays…
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