***I apologize for my absense the past few games, as I was resting during my illness. I am, in fact, feeling much better now and will be back to posting as normal here on Wolves Hoops Blog. Be sure to return after tonight's Wolves/Rockets game for thoughts/analysis.***
Coming off three straight losses, the Timberwolves roll into Houston looking for their first win since halting the Phoenix Suns 17 game winning streak. This Minnesota team has yet again frustrated their fans and, most importantly, themselves, by playing inconsistent basketball at a point where one can almost feel the season slipping away.
Although the Timberwolves themselves should not overlook any team, looking at the schedule from now until the All-Star break favors them. Tonight in Houston, Minnesota will be facing a Houston team that will be without Yao Ming, allowing the focus of the defense to be on All-Star Tracy McGrady. Returning home on Wednesday, the Wolves face off against the Golden State Warriors, another team on the outside looking in at the playoffs.
Friday, the Wolves again hit the road, traveling to Memphis to play against the Grizzlies. Although the Grizzlies themselves are quite disappointing this season, they have been playing better as of late. Sunday, the Wolves face off against the Boston Celtics, which will mark the return of Wally Szczerbiak to the Twin Cities for only the second time as an opponent.
Minnesota’s final game before the All-Star break is a matchup with division rival Denver at the Target Center. This will be the Wolves first look at the Carmelo Anthony/Allen Iverson combination and should be a very entertaining game.
With this upcoming schedule, the Wolves SHOULD be looking at a 4-1 record in these five games, yet knowing this team, they will go 1-4.
Who will show up tonight? Who will show up for the remainder of the season?
Only time will tell.
Although the Timberwolves themselves should not overlook any team, looking at the schedule from now until the All-Star break favors them. Tonight in Houston, Minnesota will be facing a Houston team that will be without Yao Ming, allowing the focus of the defense to be on All-Star Tracy McGrady. Returning home on Wednesday, the Wolves face off against the Golden State Warriors, another team on the outside looking in at the playoffs.
Friday, the Wolves again hit the road, traveling to Memphis to play against the Grizzlies. Although the Grizzlies themselves are quite disappointing this season, they have been playing better as of late. Sunday, the Wolves face off against the Boston Celtics, which will mark the return of Wally Szczerbiak to the Twin Cities for only the second time as an opponent.
Minnesota’s final game before the All-Star break is a matchup with division rival Denver at the Target Center. This will be the Wolves first look at the Carmelo Anthony/Allen Iverson combination and should be a very entertaining game.
With this upcoming schedule, the Wolves SHOULD be looking at a 4-1 record in these five games, yet knowing this team, they will go 1-4.
Who will show up tonight? Who will show up for the remainder of the season?
Only time will tell.
2 comments:
We won't win tonight. Not against Houston and on the road. Depressing, but true.
The spiral towards the black hole continues (no playoffs and no first round draft pick for finishing between 10-14 worst record.)
i agree... They are looking lethargic tonight. It is good to see Huddy out there...
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