ESPN reacts to Timberwolves beat Cavaliers 104-91 to improve 48-22, 3th West; Conley 21 Pts
For to 91 win over the Cavaliers at Target Center welcome to wolves live with Kevin Lynch I’m Marne gelner it took a little bit for the Wolves to kind of gain some separation they had a big 10 nothing run in the third quarter to give them a little breathing room and
Really at that point they never looked back and it was Nas Reed who got him started and finished 10 points in the first quarter eight points in the fourth quarter all of his 18 came in the first and fourth yeah kind of a defensive effort in the first half really by both
Teams thought but Nas was the one guy Marne that got revved up in that first quarter and kind of showing his variety of skills offensively stuck a three in the first quarter he also nice little post up spin move to the Baseline nice drive to the basket I believe he
Finishes with the left hand there did make a free throw as well so he’s the one guy offensively that was a scoring threat early on and Nas Reed yet again playing well in a starting role tonight without towns in the lineup not started and did a nice job and hit some key uh
Baskets down the stretch as well Cleveland put up a good fight this is a good Cleveland team and Minnesota got past that first half and then like you said the run early in the third quarter off of good ball movement really changed the direction this game and Minnesota at
That point was in control it’s good to have n reading Rudy goar back on the court getting the bigs back Nas had missed last game and he had left a game in Salt Lake City with the head injury which is always a little scary but nothing serious for Reed back on the
Court tonight and spoke to Katie storm just moments ago n firstly after a tough overtime loss on the Cavs Court how good does this one feel to have some Redemption on your court tonight oh it feels amazing I mean we go out there play a good game
The supported the crowd the crowd was amazing tonight oh I mean we just did what we do best it was a full team effort six guys in double digits you hold Cleveland under 100 points how did everyone Buy in in this effort I mean I think we knew
What time it was I mean it’s it’s crunch time maybe it’s time to win uh and we need everybody here so keep bringing that same energy it’s also Nas Reed time because you miss your first game The Last Time Out you come out tonight have 18 points a huge effort this crowd
Chanting your name and of course it’s Nas Reed towel KN I have this upside down but did you ever think you would have your own beach towel I never would have thought it but it’s love man appreciate everybody appreciate it no but what was it like and how eager were
You to come back on the floor and help make a difference for your team uh I mean it was huge I mean I this is where I wanted to be I wanted to be here with my guys supporting them uh going out there going to war with them so I mean
I’m I’m excited to be back and let’s get this thing going yeah well enjoy the chance and enjoy this win n good job tonight appreciate it give it up for now Reed with his 18 points and three big three-pointers a big part of this Timberwolves win over the Cleveland Cavaliers after two weeks
Ago the Cavs beat Minnesota in overtime on the Cavaliers home court so the wolves go one-onone against Cleveland in this season series Mike connley had 21 points and was really good at orchestrating the Timberwolves through this game tonight big part of the third quarter run as well Michael Grady and
Jim Peterson Conley again just shows up in the big moments and kind of leads this team when they need it the most and I think Marne all the guys benefited from those two days off but Mike Conley certainly benefited from those two days rest looked fresh in this ball game was
Attacking the Rim Early knocked down three shots uh three-point shots late he was a big big part of this Victory this even he just did such a transformational player wherever he’s been you know he transformed the Memphis Grizzlies into what they became the grit and grind Grizzlies and you know Zack Randolph and
You know playing with Mark Gasol there and then moving on to Utah and becoming such an integral part of that Community not just on the court but off the court and then doing the same thing here and you know unlocking Rudy Gober because you know as difficult as that was to
Give up all the things that Minnesota gave up to get Rudy until you got Mike I mean you really didn’t unlock all of the things that that Rudy can do so not just only what Mike does himself but what he does for his teammates and it’s not just Rudy it’s really everybody the
Confidence that he gets all the advice that he gives guys like Carl Anthony towns and even Anthony Edwards so Mike was fantastic seven points in the first half 14 in the second the big block that he had uh just tremendous on Jared Allen just just tremendous play by Mike Mike
Conelly we’re going to see that for a long time you were uh just fun just fun game fun game you were saying late uh you had goosebumps ah yeah I mean when when the crowd was chanting and when the Naas R tiles were up and and nowz was
Getting the love the it’s really about the team too yeah it was one of those moments you’re never going to forget and you know we I’ve been through a lot we’ve been through a lot our whole crew has and so to have that moment just was a Goosebumps moment and I think
Everybody felt it yeah it was great we’ve been waiting a long time to see something special this is a tweet from wolves Muse the last time the timber wolves won at least 48 games in a season kg won MVP wolves made the Western Conference Finals Facebook had just
Launched and friends was still on television how about that wait long time and it feels really good to be able to celebrate with this Timberwolves team and hopefully make some wolves history here getting Nas Reed back on the court tonight the Timberwolves also got Rudy goar back two very important big men who
Factored into this game Rudy goar with nine points tonight and 14 rebounds yeah a couple block shots as well mie but you know you know the funny thing about goar the interesting part about him is he’s willing to do all that dirty work work you know post defense you know banging
Around with other big guys with opponents and that because goar is willing to accept that role inside and do all that you know block shots and rebounding and post defense like I mentioned that allows guys like Carl Anthony towns or Nas Reed or others along that front line to go be skilled
Because he takes care of all the business uh under the basket and even even switching on to Darius Garland that you know you don’t want to put big Rudy in situations too much like that but he did a nice job against a guy like Darius Garland who’s a quick point guard
Looking to score and gber kind of gets on skates a little bit but stays in front of him did a nice job defensively but Welly he is the anchor of a lot of things that Minnesota’s going to do this year especially defensively obviously and the 14 rebounds is is uh is good too
So he does the Dirty Work he allows everybody else to kind of do their thing skills wise and uh yep big part of this win was the big man and Jared Allen defending him as well 15 points for Jared Allen on five of 10 shooting and
Five of six from the free throw line that was a very different story two weeks ago in Cleveland when goar had fouled out of the game and the Wolves just didn’t have his defensive presence so we mentioned there were six players in double figures tonight Kyle Anderson
Was one of them off the bench 10 points for Anderson but also five rebounds and five assists yeah three steal deals as well and and I I thought Kyle Anderson did a nice job in the second half and the ball started to move and he was in
You know the middle of a lot of that action when it came to guys making shots and he’s just setting guys up and and letting them do their thing and not you know holding the ball too long Kyle Anderson does a nice job of constantly looking for teammates and the 10 points
Is that was a beautiful back door play and pass there by Kyle Anderson in the second half and Mike connley finishes with the layup but yeah Kyle Anderson’s one of those guys that you know kind of the glue guy you hear that that term a lot in the sport of basketball guys that
Kind of do things that bring out the best in your team and pull things together and Kyle Anderson you know I think with towns out and some of the other big guys out of the recent games his minutes have gone up and he’s playing better you know he’s looking for
A shot a little bit he got into the lane for a couple pull-up jump shots here tonight from about 12 14 ft but yeah like you said Marne the the 10 points the the the six rebounds the five assists complete all-around game here by Kyle Anderson and he’s been in different
Roles he’s been a starter tonight he was a reserve he’s playing different positions filling in wherever the Wolves need him until they can get healthy pretty healthy tonight still awaiting the return of Carl Anthony towns but for the most part a good solid woles win here tonight we he from Chris that something
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ESPN reacts to Timberwolves beat Cavaliers 104-91 to improve 48-22, 3th West; Conley 21 Pts
