Series Thread: Western Conference Finals: (1) Oklahoma City Thunder vs (6) Minnesota Timberwolves

[thunderc]

Guy attempted 2 shots in a half of basketball lol give me a break he got to be better than that

I agree, but the percentage his teammates shot definitely argues against taking bad shots. What I am hearing is the Thunder defense is in his head. Mission accomplished.

 

[thunderc]

Both teams shot over 50 percent and over 40 percent from 3. I would be surprised if there has been another game like that in the playoffs. Thunder had 11 more possessions due to 14 steals, that is the difference in the game.

 

[VikingFan2k2]

Both teams shot over 50 percent and over 40 percent from 3. I would be surprised if there has been another game like that in the playoffs. Thunder had 11 more possessions due to 14 steals, that is the difference in the game.

I can't even get mad. Saturday was a given, the Wolves weren't taking a sweep. But this one was much more of a straight up fight, we threw our best punch and couldn't knock you out. In fact it was a counter after counter.

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

You

You won’t post a prettier shot, it’s not out there, technically perfect

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

I mean…

He does an absolutely flawless shot.

Don’t know how you can say not close to an opinion about him having the prettiest shot.

 

[tlance]

I agree, but the percentage his teammates shot definitely argues against taking bad shots. What I am hearing is the Thunder defense is in his head. Mission accomplished.

Yep.

They scored 125 points. Not why they lost.

Both teams were shooting great. OKC just made 1 more shot than Minnesota.

If Ant is forcing shots vs. finding DD or NAW
For open looks, it does not result in more points for the Wolves.

 

[tlance]

Actually it is Thunder’s opinion.

But he has a short, quick release. His elbow is tight, his follow through is high and perfectly in line with the basket. The result is a high arching, super soft and accurate shot.

This is what kids are taught to shoot like. Absolutely text book.

 

[tlance]

For example, the greatest shooter ever, Steph Curry, does some subtle things with his body alignment, forearm and hand rotation on the set up that while you can’t argue with the results, it isn’t quite as technically clean as Joe’s shooting form.

 

[thunderc]

What a game, that’s what playoff basketball is about

 

[DJ Fieri]

Good win by OKC.

They really needed a split in Minny.....they in control of the series now.

 

[DJ Fieri]

J-Dub with another really good game.

I remember when somebody on here said he wasn't cut out for playoff basketball.....LOL.

 

[thunderc]

Edwards talking about not forcing bad shots

Ant defends Game 4 approach after quiet night

After one of his quietest offensive nights this postseason, Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards defended his approach in Monday's Game 4 loss to the Thunder that put Minnesota on the brink of playoff elimination.

www.espn.com

 

[bksballer89]

Edwards talking about not forcing bad shots

Ant defends Game 4 approach after quiet night

After one of his quietest offensive nights this postseason, Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards defended his approach in Monday's Game 4 loss to the Thunder that put Minnesota on the brink of playoff elimination.

www.espn.com

Lame

There were possessions where he didn’t make an attempt to touch the ball

 

[thunderc]

Lame

There were possessions where he didn’t make an attempt to touch the ball

In the first half I would say. They scored 41 in the 4th quarter though, hard to argue with that.

 

[bksballer89]

In the first half I would say. They scored 41 in the 4th quarter though, hard to argue with that.

His 2nd half was fine. My frustrations is directed at his first half

He was on a 22 point and 22 shot pace based on his 2nd half numbers. Still not great by his standards but much better than his first half

4 points and 2 shots in the first half? He didn’t look interested in playing most of the first half

 

[thunderc]

Jdub on how close the team is and how they have came together in such a short time.

Shai’s sidekicks Williams and Holmgren give Thunder a big boost in Game 4 win vs. T-wolves

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — With Oklahoma City clutching a four-point lead, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander drove into the lane and smacked into triple coverage — doing the splits as he stopped and desperately trie…

www.dcnewsnow.com

 

[bksballer89]

I fully expect okc to win by 20 or more tomorrow night. Cant waste a game like this and not come out with a W

 

[shopson67]

What I am hearing is the Thunder defense is in his head.

Lonely place to be

 

[thunderc]

I fully expect okc to win by 20 or more tomorrow night. Cant waste a game like this and not come out with a W

It’s hard to beat a better team. It took literally everything the Thunder had.

 

[shopson67]

Lame

There were possessions where he didn’t make an attempt to touch the ball

Hey, nobody else had to work on Memorial Day....