Minny, put in Garza!
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7'1" Rudy Gobert was absent last night due to illness.
7'0" Karl-Anthony Towns has been out since Nov 29 with a calf injury.
6'9" Naz Reid, 6'9" Kyle Anderson and 6'9" Jaden McDaniels got into foul trouble, forcing the Minny HC to go deep into his bench.
The Bucks finished the game with a 68-36 rebounding advantage & 20 offensive rebounds.
After trailing by 11 at halftime, in the 2nd half the Bucks shot 61% and made 11 of 17 threes.
Minnesota (17-21) beat the Nuggets (24-13) 124-111 tonight.
Luka played 14 minutes, was 3-8 from the field, 3-3 from the line, 9 points, 6 rebounds and 1 block
Luka played 14 minutes, was 3-8 from the field, 3-3 from the line, 9 points, 6 rebounds and 1 block
I watched the 2nd half of this game and Luka with bench guys plus ant really played well the second half of the 3rd qtr and most of the 4th.
In the postgame the head coach singled out Luka as playing great while in there.
Joker was sitting for a chunk of Lukas time and Luka went bully ball on at 3 drives to the hoop.
He always rebounds well and hustled his butt off on defense.
I was skeptical that Luka would stick in the league but he looked the part when I have caught him playing.
I hate Kats game and truly believe the wolves would be better off trading him for quality pieces or draft picks.
They commented that Ant-centric games go well for them.
Not a Kat fan at all.
Trade him and go with Luka Rudy and Reid.
In the postgame the head coach singled out Luka as playing great while in there.
Joker was sitting for a chunk of Lukas time and Luka went bully ball on at 3 drives to the hoop.
He always rebounds well and hustled his butt off on defense.
I was skeptical that Luka would stick in the league but he looked the part when I have caught him playing.
I hate Kats game and truly believe the wolves would be better off trading him for quality pieces or draft picks.
They commented that Ant-centric games go well for them.
Not a Kat fan at all.
Trade him and go with Luka Rudy and Reid.
Some good minutes in the first half tonight vs blazers. 13 points, tied for team scoring lead in 1st half
Someone should demand that the Blazers not leave Iowa's all time leading scorer wide open.
The guy is a freaking baller, I would want him on my team vs a slacker me me me guy with more talent.
He has worked damn hard. I was skeptical,
but think he’s making a place for himself in the NBA.
The Luka Garza era in Minneapolis has begun. 
Always said he'd have a good pro career; he just needs a chance to get some steady minutes.
He did play in the 3rd, unfortunately picked up 2 quick fouls.
The Wolves (18-21) beat the Trail Blazers (19-18), 113-106. Luka was the Wolves' 3rd leading scorer.
4 Wolves players were in double figure scoring:
32: Anthony Edwards
17: Rudy Gobert
14: Luka Garza
11: Taurean Prince
Luka's stats:
13 minutes (of 48 possible)
4-4 from 2 point range
1-1 from 3
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5-5 overall shooting
3-4 FTs
14 points
2 Rebounds (1 offensive)
1 Steal
1 Turnover
4 Fouls
4 Wolves players were in double figure scoring:
32: Anthony Edwards
17: Rudy Gobert
14: Luka Garza
11: Taurean Prince
Luka's stats:
13 minutes (of 48 possible)
4-4 from 2 point range
1-1 from 3
......................
5-5 overall shooting
3-4 FTs
14 points
2 Rebounds (1 offensive)
1 Steal
1 Turnover
4 Fouls
Turned the game on in time to see him play a couple of minutes in the 3rd quarter and he never got to touch the ball. However the wolves did score every trip down the floor with some pretty open looks. I like to think they were open because of the Garza threat to score
A Rod looking on in the background.
Only 2 minutes last night and 2 points - bummer
Comment from T-wolves analyst last nite" Rudy.Gobert is exiting the game with his best numbers (20 pts 20rbs) as a t-wolve and the fans are chanting for Luka...they love Luka!"
Finally put him in late in the 3rd and the game totally turned around. The wolves took the lead and stayed up for good the rest of the game.
The Wolves (22-22) beat the Cavs (27-17), 110-102.
3 Wolves scored in double figures:
26: Anthony Edwards
17: Naz Reid
16: Jaylen Nowell
Luka's Stats:
10 minutes
3-3 (100%) from 2 point range
1-2 (50%) from 3
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4-5 (80%) Overall Shooting
0-0 FTs
9 Points
2 Rebounds (1 offensive)
1 Assist
1 Turnover
1 Foul
3 Wolves scored in double figures:
26: Anthony Edwards
17: Naz Reid
16: Jaylen Nowell
Luka's Stats:
10 minutes
3-3 (100%) from 2 point range
1-2 (50%) from 3
....................................
4-5 (80%) Overall Shooting
0-0 FTs
9 Points
2 Rebounds (1 offensive)
1 Assist
1 Turnover
1 Foul
Luka was 4-5 from the field last night for 9 points.
Here are all 4 made buckets.
Here are all 4 made buckets.
Jon covers the Wolves for the Athletic.
Here are more highlights. He keeps an offensive possession alive. He blocks a shot.
And Cleveland is no slouch. The Cavs currently have the 7th best record in the NBA.
Check this out & watch:
And Cleveland is no slouch. The Cavs currently have the 7th best record in the NBA.
Check this out & watch:
No idea why anyone would still doubt this guy.
NO ONE will out work him in a game, in the practice facility, in the off season, in life...
Absolute BEAST and earns everything he's ever got.
NO ONE will out work him in a game, in the practice facility, in the off season, in life...
Absolute BEAST and earns everything he's ever got.
I haven't had a chance to watch hm yet this year, but based on these highlights he looks the part on both ends of the floor. Wow.
Anyone who thought he wouldn't be able to get buckets in the nba was crazy, hes one of the most versatile offensive bigs in the game.
Its always been a question of can he play the switching style of D most nba teams want to play.
Theres more teams playing zone all the time as a change of pace, I think that could end up as his niche.
Still don’t understand why they keep sending him back to Iowa all the time, unless the need the ratings/crowd excitement for the local kid. He’s clearly an effective NBA player, probably a bench guy, but for a team that is a borderline playoff team, there is no reason not to keep him on the roster, he provides a spark every time he comes in.
