The Charlotte Hornets Outlast Karl-Anthony Towns Career High 62 Points To Beat Minnesota (128-125)

The Charlotte Hornets Outlast Karl-Anthony Towns Career High 62 Points To Beat Minnesota (128-125)

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by | Jan 22, 2024 | Featured, Minnesota Timberwolves, NBA

The Minnesota Timberwolves ‘s were coming into this game, needing a bounce back performance after the game against Oklahoma City. What better way than to try to take that loss out on the nine win Charlotte Hornets. The Minnesota Timberwolves were without Mike Conley as he was out and do the rest. That meant that Nickeil Alexander Walker would be put into the starting lineup in his absence where he’s been amazing for the Timberwolves.

The Timberwolves were in a dogfight all night long with the Charlotte Hornets as Miles Bridges came out, aggressively, trying to set the tone for his team. Bridges was able to get to his spots, and he was able to knock down some crucial jumpers with hands in his face. The biggest difference in this game was the fact that LaMelo Ball was there tonight and he wasn’t there the last game that they played in December. When LaMelo is on the court things change for the better when the hornets play against talk to teams in the NBA. LaMelo being in there helps with the spacing, and it also helps with his ability to attack the basket with ease. Tonight the Charlotte hornets showed a lot of growth as they played with poise and patience. Brandon Miller was able to get to the basket and flourish with his jumpsuit as well. Once Miller got going that’s when the Hornets were able to chip away at the Timberwolves lead. Miles Bridges finished with 28 points tonight and made it tough on the defense tonight with his willingness to attack the paint while getting hacked.

Karl-Anthony Towns was able to get whatever you want it tonight against the Charlotte hornets and I started back on December 2 in Charlotte. No one on the Charlotte Hornets can defend him and he made it very clear that he was going for the big number. Kat finished with a career high 62 points in this game against the Hornets and he made it look easy. At one point, Karl-Anthony Towns was eight for eight from the three-point line and he couldn’t miss anything. You can tell that he was getting tired down the stretch but he didn’t wanna be the one to take a self out the game. This was a special night in Target Center because we were witnessing greatness.

The problem with the special night was the fact that everyone got caught in Karl-Anthony Towns going for 100 points. It took a lot away from the game because everyone knows who’s getting the ball and that is extremely tough to do with any offense because you know what’s going to happen. This one’s going to be a tough loss for the Minnesota Timberwolves but they need to bounce back in Washington DC against the Wizards. Look for Anthony Edwards to get his game going as he wasn’t able to establish anything tonight but he did tie a career high 11 assist. This team will be back where they need to be believe that.

Jan 22, 2024 No Comments
The OKC Thunder Defeat Minnesota (102-97) In A Battle Of The Best In The West

The OKC Thunder Defeat Minnesota (102-97) In A Battle Of The Best In The West

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by | Jan 21, 2024 | Featured, Minnesota Timberwolves, NBA

The Oklahoma City thunder came in the Minnesota for a battle between the first place and second place teams in the Western Conference. Coming into this game. It was going to be a showdown between Shai Gilgeous, Alexander and Anthony Edwards. Both are in the top five shooting guards in the NBA today. Both teams are hungry and want to be able to prove that they deserve to be at the top of the Western Conference and this was a true test for both teams, regardless of who came out on top.

The Thunder came out first and punched Minnesota in the mouth as they came out with a lot of energy and they were able to make a lot of early buckets in this game. The Oklahoma City Thunder were able to get to the spots as a collective unit and made it tough on the Timberwolves in the first quarter. The Thunder got to every loose ball and they seem like they got every rebound in the first half. Thunder were led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander tonight as he had a game high of 33 points and he added 2 rebounds with 6 assists. The Thunder were able to play through Shai Gilgeous-Alexander tonight as he made some tough shots down the stretch over the Minnesota Defense. Tonight was the opportunity for SGA to put the team on his back and he did that for Oklahoma City. The Minnesota Timberwolves didn’t have an answer for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander when it came to him getting to the line for free throws. SGA was getting those MVP like calls and was able to make them pay at the line. SGA made some tough buckets that had every watching in amazement. The Thunder played as a unit and even Chet Holmgren made it tough on Rudy Gobert as it looked like every time he was going for the lob he was denied by the rookie.

The Minnesota Timberwolves came out the gate with Naz Reid hitting some big shots that were able to keep them in the game. Anthony, I was said that Naz Reid the energy that night and he was able to redo that energy tonight as he finished with 18 points. The Minnesota Timberwolves only had four players in double figures, and it still came down to three points at the end of the game where Anthony Edwards missed a couple of free throwing that could’ve forced things to overtime.

Both teams are 1 & 2 in the West and it would be special to see them in the WCF.

 

(Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)

Jan 21, 2024 No Comments
SneakerReporter NFL Playoffs Saturday Edition

SneakerReporter NFL Playoffs Saturday Edition

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by | Jan 20, 2024 | Featured, NBA

Baltimore Ravens vs Houston Texans

 

Baltimore is coming off a bye after locking up the overall number one seed in this years playoff, hopefully the rest they were so much deserving of will help them get out to a hot start against the Texans who played marvelous in last week’s blowout win against the Browns.

Lamar is looking to add the MVP trophy along with hopefully a Super Bowl ring. The team will try and continue their dominance that they’ve had all year long. The Ravens did sign Dalvin Cook after being released by the Bills last week, he will help Lamar in the run game which should open up the pass game for Lamar.

CJ Stroud continues his incredible rookie season with an almost perfect game last week throwing for 274 yards on 16/21 passing attempts with 3 touchdowns. The Texans will need to be risky and come out swinging if they want to stay in this game with the high flying Ravens.

 

Score Prediction: Ravens 31-Texans 24

 

 

 

San Francisco 49ers vs Green Bay Packers

 

The 49ers are coming off a bye week after clinching the number one seed in the NFC looking to continue their explosiveness from the season that started shaky for them. As for Green Bay they are coming off what would’ve been a blowout win against the Cowboys if it wasn’t for a few garbage time touchdowns against their backups.

The 49ers will be refreshed and healthy going into this matchup in which they should dominate on both sides of the ball if they can stop Green Bay run game and avoid any broken plays made by Jordan Love they should be able to get their backups in to close the game.

Jordan Love, welcome to your highlights young man… Jordan passed for 272 yards on 16/21 attempts with 3 touchdowns that most were made out of broken plays… Aaron Jones finally arrived last week with 3 touchdowns and a total of 131 yards, the Packers will need Jones to go off again to help lead the way for the Packers to try and stay in this game.

 

 

Score Prediction: 49ers 38-Packers 20

Jan 20, 2024 No Comments
Rudy Gobert & The Minnesota Timberwolves Defeated Portland (116-93)

Rudy Gobert & The Minnesota Timberwolves Defeated Portland (116-93)

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by | Jan 12, 2024 | Featured, Minnesota Timberwolves, NBA

The Portland Trail Blazers are coming into this game against the Minnesota Timberwolves following a back to back where they lost by 62. The Timberwolves played a tough game in Boston without Mike Conley and Rudy Gobert.

Tonight Rudy Gobert reminded everyone how dominant he can be in the paint. Rudy was able to set the tone in this game against Portland as he grabbed rebound after rebound and had about 5 slam dunks. The best dunk of the night from Rudy came from the lob from Anthony Edwards where he had to reach way back to get it. The crowd and his teammates went crazy for that. On the night Rudy Gobert finished with 24 points and 17 rebounds. Karl-Anthony Towns had himself a nasty dunk as well on Badji that was crazy. KAT has been aggressive to the paint on this stretch of games and it has put the Wolves in a great position. KAT has been special inside and out and tonight he was able to put that on full display against a Portland team that had no answer for the big men without Ayton.

Naz Reid was able to lead the bench in scoring with 14 points and he was an instant offense boost tonight. It was clear that the Portland Trail Blazers didn’t have an answer for the bigs of Minnesota tonight. The great thing about this win was the fact that Anthony Edwards was able to just be in full playmaker mode as he only took 9 shots and finished with 9 points. When your best player only has 9 points and you were up by 36 points at one point thats very impressive.

The Portland Trail Blazers are a young team and they have some time to grow as a unit. They had a couple of bright spots tonight like Simons, Henderson, Camara, and Reath. The Timberwolves have been on a mission all year and Portland ran into Minnesota’s get right game. The leading scorer for the Portland Trail Blazers was Reath he was able to make some good plays in the paint but the Timberwolves slowed down Simons/Henderson on the night.

The Minnesota Timberwolves will be facing the LA Clippers next as the Clips are coming in winning 17 of the last 20 games. It should make for a serious Western Conference matchup in Minnesota on Sunday. Look for Paul George and Anthony Edwards to duel it out together.

 

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Jan 12, 2024 No Comments
The Minnesota Timberwolves Fall To Zion & The Pelicans (117-106)

The Minnesota Timberwolves Fall To Zion & The Pelicans (117-106)

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by | Jan 3, 2024 | Featured, Minnesota Timberwolves, NBA

tonight would be the fourth meeting between the New Orleans pelicans and the Minnesota Timberwolves. This also gave the Minnesota Timberwolves fans a chance to finally watch Zion Williamson in person this season. Both teams match up perfectly against each other in tonight was another clear indication of that.

The game started out, neck and neck as the pelicans and Timberwolves were going shot for shot. It wasn’t until Rudy. Gobert got into foul trouble when things started to change for the Minnesota Timberwolves. Once Rudy Opia picked up two files, the pelicans made a point to attack the paint and both Zion, Williamson, and Brandon Ingram took full advantage of that tonight. Once Rudy Gobert was taken out the game early. It forced Minnesota to go smaller when they put Naz Reid in the game. Naz Reid does complement playing alongside Karl-Anthony Towns and Anthony Edwards, but it just didn’t work out on the defensive end tonight.

The Minnesota Timberwolves did a good job defending Brandon Ingram as he was trying to make tough shots all night long and he finished with 19 points on the night. The biggest problem for Minnesota was Zion Williamson was going to the paint and attacking the defenders that were in foul trouble. Once Zion made his decision to go to the rack, it was tough for the Minnesota defense, because when Zion attacked the paint, he drew the defense in and kicked it out to wide-open shooters like CJ McCollum, who are able to take advantage. Zion Williamson finished with 27 points and he was able to bully inside the paint all night long without Rudy Gobert there to help anchor the interior defense. If Rudy Gobert wasn’t in foul trouble, this game would’ve went a lot differently in my opinion but it’s tough to take away a defensive player of the year and try to replace that against the talented Pelicans team.

It seems like every single time the Timberwolves were making a run that CJ McCollum or Brandon Ingram made a tough shot that was contested, and there was nothing that can be done about it. The pelicans have some tough shot makers on the team and so do the Minnesota Timberwolves tonight was just the pelicans night. Can’t do much about it, but shake a man’s hand and say good shot.

The Minnesota Timberwolves didn’t go away quietly, as Anthony Edwards finished with 35 points on the night with 5 assists and 4 rebounds. Anthony Edwards was able to turn it up in the second half but the lack of stops on the other end made it tough to come out with a victory. The Pelicans didn’t beat Anthony Edwards tonight he was 11/22 from the field and just didn’t get the calls that he’s accustomed to getting. Karl-Anthony Towns had an off night as well and was able to see his shot go down in the 2nd half. This Timberwolves team is talented and loaded enough to hand with any team but tonight just wasn’t the night.

The Timberwolves will be looking a bounce back against the Houston Rockets on Friday as they look for their 25th win of the season.

 

 

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Jan 3, 2024 No Comments