After a gut-wrenching 128-126 loss in Game 4, a reporter asked Donte DiVincenzo about Julius Randle and Anthony Edwards’ struggles to score. “They had 19 offensive rebounds. We had 23 turnovers. It doesn’t matter who’s going to score. DiVincenzo said emphatically, “You can’t win a game with those numbers right there.” Donte DiVincenzo on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen … [Read more...] about The Timberwolves Never Solved Their Fatal Flaw
The Packers Must Start Fast To Finish Strong This Season
With an early bye week and eight primetime games —and counting — this season should be a thriller for the Green Bay Packers. Green Bay is still one of the youngest teams in the league. They’ve added more young talent through the draft and depth pieces in free agency. However, the Packers must grow together fast to take advantage of their early-season schedule. To make the … [Read more...] about The Packers Must Start Fast To Finish Strong This Season
Next Year Will Feel Like A Crossroads For the Wild’s Defense
At the end of the Minnesota Wild’s season, Bill Guerin gave the State of Hockey little reason to speculate about the team’s blueline. “Our [defense] core is set, I’d like to focus on forwards,” the general manager flatly declared. In a sense, the Wild’s defense is indeed fairly locked in. Jon M… … [Read more...] about Next Year Will Feel Like A Crossroads For the Wild’s Defense
The Wolves Created A Blueprint To Win Game 4
I don’t think anyone had a 143-101 Minnesota Timberwolves blowout win in Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals on their Bingo card. Virtually everything went right for the Wolves. Still, with Game 4 taking place just 48 hours later, it’s natural to wonder what Minnesota can carry over to Monday’s game. Ball Pressure The Wolves often discuss the need to set the tone early on … [Read more...] about The Wolves Created A Blueprint To Win Game 4
The Wolves Must Maintain An Energized Bench to Keep Their Season Alive
Donte DiVincenzo laced in a corner triple. He was wide-open. It was a practice shot for him. The type of shot that helped him blossom into one of the better role players in the NBA with the New York Knicks in 2023. This three was different, though. It wasn’t a practice shot. DiVincenzo tied the game 79-79 with 4:25 left in the third quarter of a pivotal Game 4. It wasn’t a … [Read more...] about The Wolves Must Maintain An Energized Bench to Keep Their Season Alive