2021-2022 IGT Masterthread

[knoxville7]

Who says Im mad ? You are constantly claiming everything is fine except when it comes to Coby or Vuc .

Nobody expects them to be elite defenders but a shorthanded teams cant have a lack of efforts especially when its built on small ball because for small ball to work all 5 guys have to be willing to hustle their asses off on both ends of the floor .

But you've been saying quite often this season that guys cant be expected to play defense because they have to carry the offense which is absurd . The fact that you think me saying they need to play better defense in order to beat the good teams is preposterous is exactly what Im talking about . They got their points so all is good seems to be the only point you push .

Show me one time where I’ve said anything negative about Vuc please. Worst thing you’ll see me saying is that he had a bad night shooting. Keep being mad tho

 

[Raskolnikov]

I heard Jordan gives every MVP of this game on the schedule a Hurican.

 

[clonetrooper264]

Minnesota Timberwolves (29-26) at Chicago Bulls (34-21)

Projected Starters

Chicago Bulls

PG - Coby White
SG - Zach Lavine
SF - DeMar DeRozan
PF - Javonte Green
C - Nikola Vucevic

Minnesota Timberwolves

PG - Patrick Beverley
SG - D'Angelo Russell
SF - Anthony Edwards
PF - Jarred Vanderbilt
C - Karl-Anthony Towns

Injury Report

Chicago Bulls
Alex Caruso - Out (Wrist)
Lonzo Ball - Out (Knee)
Derrick Jones Jr - Out (Finger)
Patrick Williams - Out (Wrist)
Ayo Dosunmu - Questionable (Concussion)
Nikola Vucevic - Probable (Hip)

Minnesota Timberwolves
Patrick Beverley - Questionable (Ankle)
D'Angelo Russell - Questionable (Shin)
Anthony Edwards - Questionable (Knee)
Naz Reid - Questionable (Knee)
Josh Okogie - Questionable (Quad)
Taurean Prince - Questionable (Ankle)
McKinley Wright IV - Out (Elbow)​

 

[knoxville7]

There’s 5 Javonte’s out there

 

[Diehardfan]

There was a stretch there where Minny drove the lane for layups on five straight possessions. Call me old fashioned but there was a day that a team doing that would be in line for a hard foul or two. Let them know that there will be consequences for coming in there.

I guess that doesn't happen these days.......

 

[Enasic]

Zach struggling

 

[InsideTheLines]

Came to the game. First game since in person since 2018. Absolutely loved. Great win and great night.

 

[Enasic]

Zach needs to sit out the all star game. Bulls have to have him as close to 100% for the playoffs. Give him the next 10-12 days off

 

[Scoot26]

Zach needs to sit out the all star game. Bulls have to have him as close to 100% for the playoffs. Give him the next 10-12 days off

Not only is he not going to sit out the All-Star Game, he's going to shoot threes.

 

[Scoot26]

Btw - great offensive display last night, a lot of crappy defense still though. I suppose I shouldn't expect that to change though.

Any word on Javonte Green's fall from the rim? Looked like another broken wrist.

 

[Enasic]

Not only is he not going to sit out the All-Star Game, he's going to shoot threes.

Not smart and not worth it. No one cares about the all-star game and Zach is clearly banged up and limited right now. Back issues linger. If I’m BD and AKME I’m getting in his ear and trying to shut him down for a couple weeks.

 

[Scoot26]

Not smart and not worth it. No one cares about the all-star game and Zach is clearly banged up and limited right now. Back issues linger. If I’m BD and AKME I’m getting in his ear and trying to shut him down for a couple weeks.

They seem to be treating his aliments as a day-to-day thing. I imagine he sits out tonight. We'll see if he plays Monday/Wednesday or not.

I don't disagree with you, just stating what the team seems to be doing at this time.

 

[Zion]

Coby, Ayo and Javonte's arrows are all pointing up.

Ayo's floor game and vision is so good

 

[Discus fish salesman]

Coby, Ayo and Javonte's arrows are all pointing up.

Ayo's floor game and vision is so good

Cobys arrow is lateral as he is who he is. A streaky offensive player that doesn't contribute much outside of scoring

 

[Enasic]

Cobys arrow is lateral as he is who he is. A streaky offensive player that doesn't contribute much outside of scoring

Way too early to say that about Coby. He’s 21. Shown improvement. Still inconsistent. But I think his best days are still ahead of him.

 

[RamiTheBullsFan]

Not smart and not worth it. No one cares about the all-star game and Zach is clearly banged up and limited right now. Back issues linger. If I’m BD and AKME I’m getting in his ear and trying to shut him down for a couple weeks.

A lot different than LeBron or KD sitting out the all star game. LaVine could play 6 minutes but he still deserves the experience of it. He's sore and banged up. He's not risking anything long term here.

 

[knoxville7]

Way too early to say that about Coby. He’s 21. Shown improvement. Still inconsistent. But I think his best days are still ahead of him.

I would hope his best days are ahead of him lol

 

[Scoot26]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1492885101469917189

Sounds like Zach may miss next two games.

 

[knoxville7]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1492885101469917189

Sounds like Zach may miss next two games.

Fuuuuuccckkkk…was hoping the knee discomfort was gone and that it was just a back issue now. This doesn’t bode well that he’s still having knee discomfort. Sounds a lot like Lonzo’s situation where they will need to go in and clean it up to get it right

 

[Enasic]

For the love of god….sit out the damn all star game and beyond. He won’t be able to showcase himself the way he wants to and it’s not worth risking further injury