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[–] smashketball@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Thank you for the reminder to watch this game

[–] Slim-Ticket@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

It was a great game (minus the fouls). Great defense from both teams and was intense the whole game

Those 30 min condensed versions on league pass that shows the game without stoppage would be money for this game

[–] Reasonable-Tap-4528@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

Not the full team but have at it

[–] valenciansun@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Thank you for uploading this! I've been looking for something like this ever since hearing MIN was legit with a perimeter D that finally did Gobert some justice

[–] Slim-Ticket@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

I'm hoping to upload other Wolves team defense compilations in the future! I feel like an individual block or a steal highlight here and there don't do justice to the awesome defense being played

[–] rraddii@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

I didn't watch the Celtics broadcast but on these highlights I appreciate how they give credit to other players. It seems like not enough announcers do that

[–] kylapoos@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

No Buffalo our best offensive weapon

[–] EsotericPotato@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

This is not like Rudy’s Utah teams where a generational defender is covering for a bunch of bad defenders; the Timberwolves are a team with a ton of really talented, versatile defenders in addition to Rudy.

Rudy is back to DPOY frontrunner level of play; his speed/mobility is on a completely different level than the player Timberwolves fans watched last season. Jaden McDaniels is almost a DPOY-tier defender in his own right; he’s the best non center rim protector in basketball and he is maybe the best PoA defender in the league. Ant is an all-defensive caliber SG when he wants to be (tbf this is a huge caveat). Kyle Anderson is a great defender, both on-ball and as a defensive playmaker. NAW is a great PoA defender. Naz can hold his own on the perimeter. Conley’s lost a step but he can still keep his man in front of him. KAT is playing legitimately solid defense. The entire roster is bought into playing good defense.

They’ve got the best rim protector in basketball, a stable of good to elite PoA defenders they can swap in and out, they’ve got suffocating size while not compromising on speed. I think true 5-out teams could still be an issue, but this is undoubtedly the best defensive team in basketball right now.

[–] transizzle@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

looks like the Boston/Miami series last year

[–] 8MODA@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Man, Conley’s still a really good player wow

[–] tyrannosorrels@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

I feel like people would be talking about his leadership the way people talk about Chris Paul's if Mike hadn't gotten into the league a few years after Chris. He brings up the overall level no matter what team he's on.

[–] 3rdtryatremembering@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

Yea, that defense is spooky as fuck.

Jaden is fucking everywhere

[–] full-auto-rpg@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

No Buffalo, Jrue, KP, and Al couldn’t hit the broadside of a barn on good looks, 5 point loss in OT with Ant going wild. Talk your shit Wolves, you guys played a great game, but this iteration was far from our best offense.

[–] __I_AM_HUMAN__@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

Go get it Wolves! Love the defense!

[–] Roy-Hibbert55@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago
[–] HamsOnTheInternet@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

“They’re after me Lucky Charms!”

[–] dys0n_giddey@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I just want to point out how friccin fast Rudy runs the court in the second clip ⚡️

[–] Slim-Ticket@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

It's refreshing and also kinda funny seeing Rudy just put his head down and run lol

https://twitter.com/WolvesClips/status/1720971109447729385?s=20 When he sprinted from the paint here to block a 3, I was like wtf??? He's so fast.

I was in awe over Wemby blocking a 3 from the paint and then Rudy does this

[–] tapk69@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

Lovely. Celtics are not as good as they think they are. Beating meh teams really yet they were already praised as gods, really shows how much the media loves those Boston.

[–] jbrunsonfan@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Good looks on the quality content OP. I’ll comment “Naz Reid” on something random in your honor

Only the first 10 games still so I won’t really judge him until the halfway point but I def expected more from Pritchard

[–] le_sweden@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago
[–] sayqueensbridge@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

The state of the wolves agenda is STRONG

[–] I_Bench315@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

Are the wolves finally spooky??

[–] robograndpa@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)
[–] Slim-Ticket@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

He's been fantastic. I had no idea he could be so mobile and agile, both rim running and laterally on the perimeter. He's been jumping HIGH for contests and blocks in our other games too, did not know he could jump that high...it's seriously made my jaw drop sometimes

[–] Agnk1765342@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

The best one is whatever Brown was trying to do against Gobert with 1:25 left in the video. Can’t remember somebody ever trying a shot like that.

[–] Sm0k3inth3tr33s@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

Jaden McDaniels is a fucking certified problem. He will win at least one DPOY in his career.

[–] Gonstachio@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

Never realized they got some dogs on defense. Solid perimeter D makes Rudy even more of a menace inside

[–] beardybuddha@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

It’s so much fun.

Defense is fun.

[–] ButteredCorn5@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

Jim Pete calling travel at 1:43 is hilarious. He definitely travels to as he received the ball and then moves both feet.

[–] Banner18orBust@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

I mean celtics shot 28% from 3 - thats the game right there in a game that goes to OT.

[–] MutaKingPrime@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

Wow, this is WILD. I love this compilation. Thank you, OP

[–] Dddddddfried@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

R/nba still capable of delivering high quality basketball content. Thanks OP, this was a beautiful watch

[–] ProsecUsig@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

Gobert is a damn tower moving

[–] Matto_0@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Minnesota's NBA Finals apparently

[–] KnowledgePrevious@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

Every game we win is our NBA finals! Pretty fun

[–] kue_kazoo@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

that defense looks like a problem

[–] KJ1017@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

McDaniels would’ve fouled out in the 2nd last season. Either he’s enjoying the fruit of last seasons labor and being given a reputation whistle or refs really letting guys play.

Really like the Reid on Porzingis assignment. Looks like it really worked or at least there it did.

McDaniels and Edward's and even old man Conley all defend so well. Then if they get blown by they have Gobert at the rim. Insane.

[–] k112l@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

KG growling at this defense

[–] askurmum123@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

Omg more this on any games that you watch please

[–] itscalledabobberbro@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

McDaniels is great but holy shit what info does he have on the ref to not get called for anything.

[–] larrylegend33goat@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

Love this. Great defense so hot right now

[–] EtTabellarius@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

I love how players are trying to play harder on the defensive side of the game this year. I feel like defense around the league has been the best I've seen in decades.