Suns @ Timberwolves Saturday game thread 11-23-19

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Tipoff.

Wolves win tip.
 
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Oubre with the 3 pointer to start scoring.
 
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I want a jeep in the Wolves jersey colors. :D
 
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Suns 3/3 from 3 point range.

They lead 9-4.
 
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That lead didn't last long. Suns need to generate an offense beyond the 3 point shot. The Wolves can score inside.

Now Suns trail 14-9.
 
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Need to put Diallo in the game. No interior defense.
 
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Suns have 15 of their 17 points from 3 point range. I guess the answer is don't miss 3 pointers. :cool:

They regain lead 17-16.
 
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End of 1st quarter:

Suns 30 - Wolves 23

Suns lead!

Three point shooting seems to ignite the defense.
 

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The game was back and forth during the 1st quarter with the Suns down by 3
until they went on a 12-2 run to end the quarter with the 7 point lead.

Live by the 3-pointer, die by the 3-pointer. We'll see.
 
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Really like the energy on defense from the Suns right now.
 
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"We're the Minnesota Timberwolves. We're tough!"

"What is your team color?"

"Chartreuse."

"Not your underwear. I meant your uniform." :)

I'm not a huge chartreuse fan but I always thought it would be cool on a Jeep.
 
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Tyler Johnson is down on the floor. He has played some good defense.
 
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Halftime:

Suns 52 - Wolves 45

Good half for Suns.
 

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Booker needs to stop shooting so early in those end of quarter situations. Gave them a chance at a buzzer beater.
 

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22-22 tie for the 2nd quarter for the Suns to keep the 7-point lead.
 
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Some halftime stats.

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Booker needs to stop shooting so early in those end of quarter situations. Gave them a chance at a buzzer beater.

It's true but he had a great look on a close-in shot. He should have made that.
 
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Towns is 5-8 from 3 point range.
 

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Does anyone agree that watching the Suns and Timberwolves turn 80% of the game
into a 3-point contest has turned NBA basketball into a bore?

It's like watching a hockey or soccer match to see 3 or 4 goals for the whole game.

NBA used to have so many facets to its offense. Has the planning been turned over
to 8-year olds?

Why don't they just play 4th quarters? :confused:
 
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