Pay attention if they win it all. I said this team is seriously close to that 2022 Warriors squad that won it all. 1. Got rid of Deangelo Russell via Trade, get a great roleplayer (Conley, Warriors got Wiggins) in return. Next full season without DLo on team, making it far - hopefully the title. 2. Has a top 5 Defense (actually #1) 3. Have a killer superstar who demoralizes other team - ANT, in 2022, it was Curry. That's why I called it before the Phoenix series, and though I'm not a Wolves fan, I hope I'm right. You guys deserve the success.
As a nugget fan and a fan of the game itself your comment was all facts. It’s the type of game we all been wanting all these years. Ant is gonna bring that back.
I got very chocked up watching Stephen A talk. I’ve lived in MN all my life being a wolves fan. I borderline started weeping. So funny didn’t expect that
I’m hardcore Minnesota sports fan. I love hearing the positivity on the T-Wolves… but I know better than to get my hopes up. I do not want to see a 1998 Vikings moment again. Careful with the hype guys.
ant wont stay . You should know that with minnesota. No player from twolves thats good ever stays for long. The only way Ant will stay is if they win a championship.
@@ezeess7239 Funny cuz he literally said himself he wants to build his own legacy like Giannis in Milwaulkee and doesnt wanna join a big market super team... His wrords not mine.
@@dalton2k538but the wolves aren’t the Vikings , this the first time I’ve seen mn with a team that has everything , from shooters to defenders , they have it all and most importantly they all have chemistry
This Minnesota team is special. They have that same quality as the 2015 Warriors, the 2011 Mavericks, or the 2004 Pistons where you watch them play and realize "this team is going to win it all", even though they were nobody's preseason favorite.
Murray is injured. He cannot move on defense or offense. Minnesota can't beat The deep Boston. Bye Bye. Boston great ball on ball defenders. Lmao.... Minnesota can't beat Dallas or OKC!!!!
@@ranilcurry615 Boston will get punched by ANT MAN. trust me on this. No porzingis, or even an injured porzingis means no size. the KAT and the 6th man of the year will feast in the paint. 3 big man for the wolves and a STACKED BENCH. they have it all: defense, offense, coaching. Once the wolves sweep the nuggets and get rid of either the mavs or OKC, boston is next. HAHA
This is the thing I'll give the dudes on first things first major credit for, they make their picks and stick with them and when someone tries to get off that pick they give them shyt for it and don't let them live it down. Even Skip stuck to his picks. But the ESPN dudes, never do and SAS is the king of switching then claiming he "could see it"
Give Anthony Edwards "The Wolf" nickname NOW! A wolf kills "the goat" everytime! Ask somebody. Looks like your wolf pack are coming to SNATCH the ring. Don't be surprised if Minnesota radio stations and your arena begins blasting "Hungry Like The Wolf" by Duran Duran upon request!!🐺🐺
@@Aloneda3rdwhy isn’t he? He’s the best player on his team. Kobe was the 2nd best behind Shaq. Ant is clearly the leader and is dropping crazy numbers. Y’all hear someone get compared to Kobe and lose all brain cells to actually think lol
This is truly one of the greatest team defensive performances I have ever witnessed in the modern era NBA. Against the defending champs and on the road makes this WAY more impressive!
Without the defensive player of the year Rudy Gobert just to make it even more wild, everybody stepped up, I will say this, if the Timberwolves get this ref crew the rest of the playoffs it’d be a wrap, hand them the chip now and protect other teams from being this embarrassed haha
being honest though, a lot of that was kobes horrible offense... shaq was still doing his thing, and had kobe not felt the need to go out of his way to try to prove a point (that he could win as the leading scorer), the lakers wouldve won that... shaq was averaging about 28 a game on 65% shooting or something crazy (dont remember off the top of my head) while kobe shot his team out of the series in every game besides game 2
@@slipnorris5882no it was all on Kobe and he admitted it himself. Thanks for the compliment by the way, I genuinely appreciate it. I was feeling really despondent lately
I respect Malone for telling it like it is and admitting that they just got absolutely dominated and humiliated in their home court. It's like the Nuggets were not expecting this beast of a team and it fully took them by surprise. Minnesota dominated the entire game, yet continued to play defense like they were down 3 in the final 20 seconds on a game 7. They showed no mercy.
@@Powerule23 agree. And once you get on that state, it sets the tone with the players, the concentration goes off the rails and it just goes downhill from there. Which it clearly did. I've seen plenty games where once the coach gets out of control, the whole team gets off track.
The teams in the playoff are really good. The NBA media is too quick to says players 'choke' because two great teams played and one of them had to lose. But the Suns have the most salary on cap of all NBA teams and are very asset poor going into the future, so there are reasons to be concerned about them. They literally have no moves they can make right now. But people were saying that Minnesota trading for Gobert was going to kill the franchise (all those 1st round picks) and after last year those same people congratulated themselves on being right. I'm not a Durant fan by any means, but sometimes things just take time. The NBA media and the kind of fans that like to comment on social media are just hungry for drama and trades to talk about.
Stephen A Smith is 100% correct. The way Minnesota is playing right now, it's like an Old School Team has been teleported from the past and dropped off in the future to play in the modern era of the NBA. The T-Wolves are playing like the 1990's Chicago Bulls did. Go back and look at the footage of the Bulls 1991 championship run and how they obliterated Detroit with their Defense--completely suffocating them on all ends of the floor. You can find their 1991 Championship video here on youtube, 'Learning to Fly'. This T-Wolves Team is for real.
We don't have to go all the way back to the 90's, we can just look at 35 points in the first half last night or the Clippers holding the Mavs to 30 in the first half.
All of you repeat the same narrative What 90s team had 2 7 foot stretch 4s in Naz and Kat who shot threes at a high level? What 90s team had positionless players that could freely rotate to constantly switch onto anyone the way wolves do? The 90's bulls certainly didn't. Stop trying to link everything together and just appreciate basketball by itself.
As a wolves fan I'm honestly just in awe right now. Having the wolves be this good people in Minnesota I'm around now have hope in a sports team we haven't had on in a really long time
All the 80s/90s babies who grew up watching the defense played in that error are loving this. I'm hoping the NBA go back to the rules of the 80's/90's or close to it. I swear the game is more exciting now.
This defense is way better than the 80s and 90s ball. With modern spacing and they still locking Denver down is impressive. I’m a jokic fan but I don’t see how he can save them from this
Yep, in the 90s the ASG was a huuuuge deal and so fun to watch. Now? Meh, nobody likes that, even Silver admitted it's not a good product. If they bring back defense, the future is bright again
@@bleedgreen_22 it's hard to judge the celtics when we know the east division is weak compared to the west. That's like saying when the bucks were #1 in the east they had every chance to take the chip but look what happen. I still don't believe in the celtics and boy did Tatum looked gased out vsing heat.
@@keikun145 100 percent correct. I've been saying this for 6 games now. The twolves would absolutely destroy the celtics if they keep playing like this. Celtics got no chance.
I’m more impressed in the wolves. The Wolves didn’t forget about what they did to them last year they ready this time. Unlike the lakers they actually prepared for this rematch.
Man, how I have missed great defensive teams. I still remember the 2000s Pistons and how unique they were. In an era of offensive advantage, great defense is a breath of fresh air.
Got to be careful all year around. They know everyone's watching the playoffs so they want it to be as entertaining as possible. People can get hurt though. It's kind of dangerous to be doing it all year round@@JoseFM61
Both teams have been very open critiquing the refs all year. Whoever wins this will see the biggest FT despairity in history when they play the Mavs or thunder.
that pistons defense was ELITE. they don't get credit cause they didn't have a BIG star just 5 solid starters some who was great in their roles like billups and ben wallace 2 hof type careers
This is the greatest defense I’ve seen from a team since 2004 Pistons who have the record for holding teams below 70 points in a season. Nobody gave them a chance against the Lakers but defense in fact wins championships.
As great of a defensive team as 2004 Piston, the pace was slowwww back in the 00's. Holding opponent 80 points in today's game is much more impressive than 70 points in 00's.
@@YHChiu-jy2yi yes it’s impressive I agree, all I was saying it’s the best defense I’ve seen since then. 2004 Pistons did it a record 11 times and also hold the records for lowest opponent ppg regular season and playoffs this century to go along with their championship no one can discredit that. Holding a team with prime Kobe and prime Shaq along with Payton, Malone to 68 and 75 points is crazy no matter the era.
What people are not mentioning is thisvteam bonded together the whole season and OT was like a preparation of playoffs 16 games to win a championship..they are peaking and this success against Denver has already physiologically affected the rest of the teams on their way.
I like to see the Twolves win the chip this season. This just shows the parity in the league and also as a Lakers fan, it gives me satisfaction to see the Nuggets get whooped and prevents the Celtics to win #18
@CanditoTrainingHQ professional sports goes in cycles. I would rather see a full rebuild tbh for the Lakers as well as the team being sold to an ownership that is smart in putting a good product. Jeannie Buss isn't like her father.
I know Stephen regrets this analysis, especially if the nuggets win on Thursday. The turnaround has been crazy all the nuggets have to do is win Thursday and we are back in the finals. Proud of them.
lifetime minnesota sports fan here… i wasn’t alive for our last collective title, i was born in 98. i’ve never seen a team from minnesota THIS dominant. no vikings team, wild, lynx, twins, or wolves team has ever been this impressive. i had us in 7 against phoenix, and in 6 against denver. they’re consistently proving me wrong
@@spuddwebb7242mavs wont know what to do with this defense. They have the size advantage, perimeter defense advantage, & the scoring to match Kyrie and Luka.
I’m from California but I love ❤️ the way Timberwolves play.. smothering defense wins titles…. Im officially Timberwolves fan❤❤❤❤❤. So fun to watch!!!!
@@MilkiasDebessaythat would hardly be an excuse considering how he’s been smothered the first 2 games. Say Jokic was injured for the whole series, that would probably get people saying excuse. But Murray being plain stupid like he was last night, that’s not an excuse.
@@ryanwiuff2374 I know, but I'm just saying. If they suspend him for game 3, there will be no chance for denver to win this series. At least if they are down 0-2 they have a chance to come back. coming back down from 0-3 against these hungry wolves will never happen
@@MilkiasDebessay It doesn’t matter any way, He has been shut down for the first 2 games and it won’t change. He needs to get suspended and fined like a million dollars.
Are you forgetting about Boston? Interior defense can’t do anything if Boston is hitting threes. Boston has the defenders to defend as well. Boston is still the favorite if healthy.
This series reminds me of the Lakers/Mavs series in the second round of the 2011 playoffs. The lakers were defending champs and the Mavs swept them to win the championship against the Heat.
Who can beat them? Maybe Dallas but they are too big for them , Maybe OKC but they are too big for them and then Boston or NY who they are also too big for? Who you have?
I was thinking it but Stephen A said it. The T- Wolves defense last night reminded me of that late 90's Bulls quad with Ron Harper, Micheal Jordan, Scottie Pippen, and Dennis Rodman. They were the best defensive unit I've ever seen. I remember one postseason when they were up 40 points on Indiana in the conference finals, and then up by 50 points on the Jazz in the finals!!!
You can just feel the Timbs mean business. ANT the type of dude be outnumbered against some demons, he'll pick up a stick or whatever and say " well shid atleast one of em coming with me " I say all that to say, With a player like ANT you just know he going to give it everything he got. He's a special kid
If we think about it, the writing was on the wall in Lakers series. The Lakers were also dominant for long stretches with double digit leads in almost every game, the difference is the Wolves are actually holding those leads
If Edward’s wins it all and gets a ring, he would have done it younger than MJ and a year older than Kobe but Kobe had shaq so come on now. But if Edward’s brings a championship at this age….. he is on his way to becoming not the next Jordan not over taking lebron at 2 BUT THE GREATEST BASKETBALL PLAYER THAT HAS EVER LIVED
@@Reaper13-hi3yoI have been a Chiefs fan ever since 2003, and I have been a Warriors fan ever since 2007. I'm not a bandwagon, and I will always be a Warriors and a Chiefs fan for life.❤💛💙💛
@@Eastvanucks Im from Philly & all Philly sports fan but no doubt I am on the Antman train, he is a dawg. I just see KC & GS and assumed bandwagon fan that is all
size bothered the Nuggets 10:33 nonsense. it was the team defense and game strategy , not the size. the Nuggets are one of the the tallest teams right now. no champion team is bothered by size, they are all tall players. dood dont understand basketball
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Wolves fan for 35 years and never in my life did I think I’d ever see ESPN calling the Wolves title favorites, I DONT KNOW HOW TO PROCESS THIS😂
Honestly happy for yall, yall definitely deserve this ring
Pay attention if they win it all. I said this team is seriously close to that 2022 Warriors squad that won it all.
1. Got rid of Deangelo Russell via Trade, get a great roleplayer (Conley, Warriors got Wiggins) in return. Next full season without DLo on team, making it far - hopefully the title.
2. Has a top 5 Defense (actually #1)
3. Have a killer superstar who demoralizes other team - ANT, in 2022, it was Curry.
That's why I called it before the Phoenix series, and though I'm not a Wolves fan, I hope I'm right. You guys deserve the success.
Lakers fan here, knock them out! Hope you guys do win the chip. Would be great to see Anthony Edward’s prove he’s the next great.
Same. I never imagined this. Only a few years ago we were suffering in the lottery watching Culver, Juancho, etc stink up the court.
Lmfaoooo enjoy it man. Yall suffered for a while so it must feel great!
Ant already talking like a vet at 22
Real talk. Baby OG
Facts
Or maybe he's just a true student of the game and knows what to expect from teams
ANT IS NOT ARRIVING, HE'S HAS ALREADY ARRIVED.
HE'S A SUPERSTAR NOW, AND IS DOING IT ON THE BIG STAGE WHEN IT COUNTS.
HE'S UNSTOPPABLE.
😂😂
Shout out to Minnesota organization and fans. Yall got something special with this team
NO ONE ASKED!!! goofyChris!!
Ya a second round exit reversal sweep 😂🤣😂🤣
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The Minnesota Timberwolves brought back old school basketball i was extremely entertained the best game in the playoffs this year so far
💯. One of the few games I will rewatch because of it. Just a masterclass
Glad i witness the Game live from my couch eating chicken teriyaki🤣 💪🏼👏🏼👏🏼
As a nugget fan and a fan of the game itself your comment was all facts. It’s the type of game we all been wanting all these years. Ant is gonna bring that back.
@@williambutler1955 agreed
@@jdade305 lol yum I had chicken nuggets and fries with the family
I got very chocked up watching Stephen A talk. I’ve lived in MN all my life being a wolves fan. I borderline started weeping. So funny didn’t expect that
Minnesota deserves a championship
I’m hardcore Minnesota sports fan. I love hearing the positivity on the T-Wolves… but I know better than to get my hopes up. I do not want to see a 1998 Vikings moment again. Careful with the hype guys.
ant wont stay . You should know that with minnesota. No player from twolves thats good ever stays for long. The only way Ant will stay is if they win a championship.
@@ezeess7239 Funny cuz he literally said himself he wants to build his own legacy like Giannis in Milwaulkee and doesnt wanna join a big market super team... His wrords not mine.
@@dalton2k538but the wolves aren’t the Vikings , this the first time I’ve seen mn with a team that has everything , from shooters to defenders , they have it all and most importantly they all have chemistry
This Minnesota team is special. They have that same quality as the 2015 Warriors, the 2011 Mavericks, or the 2004 Pistons where you watch them play and realize "this team is going to win it all", even though they were nobody's preseason favorite.
Murray literally threw in the towel lol
Murray is injured. He cannot move on defense or offense. Minnesota can't beat The deep Boston. Bye Bye. Boston great ball on ball defenders. Lmao.... Minnesota can't beat Dallas or OKC!!!!
@@ranilcurry615excuses
@@ranilcurry615Boy cut it out 🤣
@ranilcurry615 ok. Still doesn't excuse his childish behavior
@@ranilcurry615 Boston will get punched by ANT MAN. trust me on this. No porzingis, or even an injured porzingis means no size. the KAT and the 6th man of the year will feast in the paint. 3 big man for the wolves and a STACKED BENCH. they have it all: defense, offense, coaching. Once the wolves sweep the nuggets and get rid of either the mavs or OKC, boston is next. HAHA
Jamal Crawford 🗣️“MAXIMUM SECURITY DEFENSE”‼️💯😆
Dude, Jamal is a great color commentator. I enjoy listening to him.
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@@WJGSixagree completely he’s definitely refreshing
When Ant Man crossed over Reggie Jackson and he fell on his knees Jamal said, "Ant Man got him proposing" 😂.
Ant's got that classic 90s vibe, straight up assassin mentality. I never thought I'd see a player like him again after Mike and Kobe.
Stephen A change his pick after every game never sticks to his pick . Ultimate prisoner of the moment
"it's fluid" 💀💀
He's always been like this, also why so many hate his takes 😂
he's analyzing the game after what he sees lol
This is the thing I'll give the dudes on first things first major credit for, they make their picks and stick with them and when someone tries to get off that pick they give them shyt for it and don't let them live it down. Even Skip stuck to his picks. But the ESPN dudes, never do and SAS is the king of switching then claiming he "could see it"
Wow, it's almost like that's the point of this show....
My wolves had a 20-piece nuggets w/ sauce last night.
Plus dozens of big Mac 😂😂😂
Best comment 😂😂
Give Anthony Edwards "The Wolf" nickname NOW! A wolf kills "the goat" everytime! Ask somebody. Looks like your wolf pack are coming to SNATCH the ring. Don't be surprised if Minnesota radio stations and your arena begins blasting "Hungry Like The Wolf" by Duran Duran upon request!!🐺🐺
And they have the recipe which is athleticism.
sht we had sauces they didnt even offer on the menu
Ant answering the media like Kobe would. "The job's not done. What's there to smile about?" 😮
Facts u can tell he studied Kobe’s game and even his interviews
He's never been past the first round, he's not the king yet.
He’s better than Kobe. Kobe was the best player on a championship team until he was 32. Ant has ten years on him if he wins this year lol
@@Jiff321stop it Ant is good but is not great as Kobe at 22
@@Aloneda3rdwhy isn’t he? He’s the best player on his team. Kobe was the 2nd best behind Shaq. Ant is clearly the leader and is dropping crazy numbers. Y’all hear someone get compared to Kobe and lose all brain cells to actually think lol
This is truly one of the greatest team defensive performances I have ever witnessed in the modern era NBA. Against the defending champs and on the road makes this WAY more impressive!
Without the defensive player of the year Rudy Gobert just to make it even more wild, everybody stepped up, I will say this, if the Timberwolves get this ref crew the rest of the playoffs it’d be a wrap, hand them the chip now and protect other teams from being this embarrassed haha
Wrong…not one of the greatest…THE greatest defensive performance in todays era
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And you forgot to mention in the tank
Now looks like the worse Defense in the league 🤣😂🫵🏾🤣
All the Minnesota Lakers fans loving this😅
if theyre alive lol
Haha- As they should 👏👏
everyone except denver fans loving it because Ant is a fun player to watch
bruh this comment is goated 😂😂😂
@@kalyankonduru5831 some of us are salty our birthright was taken from us. LA doesn't have LAKES!!!
Everyone forget how the Pistons made the Lakers look in ‘04, that was the last time we seen a team get dismantled defensively like this.
True. And those Pistons went on to win it all. An amazing team, even if they beat my Lakers
being honest though, a lot of that was kobes horrible offense... shaq was still doing his thing, and had kobe not felt the need to go out of his way to try to prove a point (that he could win as the leading scorer), the lakers wouldve won that... shaq was averaging about 28 a game on 65% shooting or something crazy (dont remember off the top of my head) while kobe shot his team out of the series in every game besides game 2
@@AlfredoLopez-do5edyeah. Kobe was the reason why they lost.
@@CoolF-jd7rrshaq pick and roll defense had nothing to do with it genius
@@slipnorris5882no it was all on Kobe and he admitted it himself. Thanks for the compliment by the way, I genuinely appreciate it. I was feeling really despondent lately
Never in my life thought I’d see this type of conversation about the Timberwolves 😭😭😭
We here 🙌🏾
@@jordanlg92 We? Lol bandwagon already started
@@Soldier979 be quiet.
They have arrived. and they better than your team haha😂
@@Soldier979you don’t see the twins hat?? 612 stand up!!
They got Murray looking like Bradley Beal out there 😭😭
Bruh i laughed out loud so hard
Looking like dlo 😂
hes been trash this whole playoffs
😂😂😂😂
🤣🤣🤣
Nobody talks about Tim Conely, he deserves credit big time
I respect Malone for telling it like it is and admitting that they just got absolutely dominated and humiliated in their home court. It's like the Nuggets were not expecting this beast of a team and it fully took them by surprise. Minnesota dominated the entire game, yet continued to play defense like they were down 3 in the final 20 seconds on a game 7. They showed no mercy.
A HANGRY WOLF SHOWS NO MERCY.
Yeah I Respect coach Malone to for being completely honest he took the words right outta my mouth when he said they got exposed 😮
And played like that at altitude 💯💯
He seemed on edge from the opening bell. Stress is no joke. LOL. The man went ballistic in the first quarter.
@@Powerule23 agree. And once you get on that state, it sets the tone with the players, the concentration goes off the rails and it just goes downhill from there. Which it clearly did. I've seen plenty games where once the coach gets out of control, the whole team gets off track.
Now KD being swept doesn’t look so bad
I guess we all grossly underestimated timberwolves
We ain't letting that big 3 slide
Facts....gotta put a lot more respect on the TWolves name....Ant is HIM...and their team as a whole crazy
It does
The teams in the playoff are really good.
The NBA media is too quick to says players 'choke' because two great teams played and one of them had to lose.
But the Suns have the most salary on cap of all NBA teams and are very asset poor going into the future, so there are reasons to be concerned about them. They literally have no moves they can make right now.
But people were saying that Minnesota trading for Gobert was going to kill the franchise (all those 1st round picks) and after last year those same people congratulated themselves on being right.
I'm not a Durant fan by any means, but sometimes things just take time. The NBA media and the kind of fans that like to comment on social media are just hungry for drama and trades to talk about.
@9:00 “DALLAS OR OKC GOOD LUCK”😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Dallas tho
Stephen A Smith is 100% correct. The way Minnesota is playing right now, it's like an Old School Team has been teleported from the past and dropped off in the future to play in the modern era of the NBA.
The T-Wolves are playing like the 1990's Chicago Bulls did. Go back and look at the footage of the Bulls 1991 championship run and how they obliterated Detroit with their Defense--completely suffocating them on all ends of the floor. You can find their 1991 Championship video here on youtube, 'Learning to Fly'.
This T-Wolves Team is for real.
We don't have to go all the way back to the 90's, we can just look at 35 points in the first half last night or the Clippers holding the Mavs to 30 in the first half.
They not like us
All of you repeat the same narrative What 90s team had 2 7 foot stretch 4s in Naz and Kat who shot threes at a high level? What 90s team had positionless players that could freely rotate to constantly switch onto anyone the way wolves do? The 90's bulls certainly didn't. Stop trying to link everything together and just appreciate basketball by itself.
It’s like they teleported some of the refs from the 90s as well. They was letting them play out there. Loved it.💪🔥🔥
Clamping g down like them 80s G.T Hoyas
As a wolves fan I'm honestly just in awe right now. Having the wolves be this good people in Minnesota I'm around now have hope in a sports team we haven't had on in a really long time
Yall will win this year, keep believing. Mn will hold that trophy
@keikun145 I would cry I'm not even kidding last time we had hope like this was after the Minneapolis miracle and then we got crushed by the eagles.
Please beat the Celtics
TWINS WON 14 IN A ROW MAN!!!!!!!
i have minnesota over boston in 7 but mybe they couod best thel in 6 or 5 if they keep playing like this
That new RDC Lebron skit is even funnier now.. “WHY HE ONLY HOOP LIKE THIS AGAINST ME!?!?” 😂😭
All the 80s/90s babies who grew up watching the defense played in that error are loving this. I'm hoping the NBA go back to the rules of the 80's/90's or close to it. I swear the game is more exciting now.
different brand of ball
This defense is way better than the 80s and 90s ball. With modern spacing and they still locking Denver down is impressive. I’m a jokic fan but I don’t see how he can save them from this
Yep, in the 90s the ASG was a huuuuge deal and so fun to watch. Now? Meh, nobody likes that, even Silver admitted it's not a good product. If they bring back defense, the future is bright again
This defense is way better. Real defense instead of just fouling every play
This is better defense, they’re playing incredible!
The Wolves defense is so beautiful to watch. They put on a masterclass on both ends. Nugget fans chanting mvp for Ant and Wolves in 4 is wild 😭💀
Mn are winning finals remember this comment
@@keikun145different strokes. Celtics will make tough shots over their length. Celtics just better shooting team all around and defend too
@@bleedgreen_22 it's hard to judge the celtics when we know the east division is weak compared to the west. That's like saying when the bucks were #1 in the east they had every chance to take the chip but look what happen. I still don't believe in the celtics and boy did Tatum looked gased out vsing heat.
@@keikun145Mavs are not overrated nuggets dallas is better offensively and just as good defensively mavs in 6 vs t wolves then Mavs in 6 vs Knicks
@@bleedgreen_22your a fool those celtics are not beating the nuggets or thunder let alone the wolves🤣
This aged well....
Lmao 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣👊👊👊👋👋👋👋👋👋
It did 🐺🌲
"Im looking at....Tim Legler....put Tim Legler back on the screen" 😂😂😂
He's looking like butthead from the SNL skit 😅
Or Fire Marshall Bill from in living color
Lmao
Ant talking like their down 0-2 😂😂💪🏾💪🏾
Winners mentality
Natural born leader.
Job not finished.
He's built different!
Because the series isn't over Nuggets is a dangerous team
Them mugs looked like psychic robots of death last night. Totally connected botnet of destruction. Craziest defense I've ever seen.
These boys balling. Love to see the defense!!
This type of defense is what going to destroy the celtics if they make it to finals
Denver fans are calling it aggressive fouls and assault 😂😂😂😂
@@migz6894 they better fight back then lol
They assaulted the nuggets defensively, Jokic got shut down along Murray.
@@keikun145 100 percent correct. I've been saying this for 6 games now. The twolves would absolutely destroy the celtics if they keep playing like this. Celtics got no chance.
The 2004 Pistons have entered the room. They were holding teams to under 80 pts often.
This was more impressive when u take into account how the game is played
Exactly how many people in the comments section can remember that before I back.
What about the Pistons from the 80s? Their defense was on point too
Game was played differently offense is more advanced now and there are more possessions
@@1990758 I remember because they beat my Lakers, and ended the back, to back, to back Championships!
I’m more impressed in the wolves. The Wolves didn’t forget about what they did to them last year they ready this time. Unlike the lakers they actually prepared for this rematch.
And all of a sudden, that Rudy Gobert trade isn't looking that bad after all.
What’s crazy is they didn’t even need Rudy lastnight 😮💨☠️
Everyone talked a lot of smack about that trade
The trade is still 50/50 min can win without Rudy not without ant
@@34woah39 1 game calm down
this is in general fam what games you been watching? @bookem35
as some from MN hearing those words from Stephen A, I got goosebumps.
As a life long Minnesota fan, I am in disbelief and still waiting for the dagger to my chest. What a fabulous season.
You ain't kidding. If/when we win...we need memes of T-Wolves fans not knowing how to celebrate.
Dagger sharp?
...the dagger did plunge
Man, how I have missed great defensive teams. I still remember the 2000s Pistons and how unique they were. In an era of offensive advantage, great defense is a breath of fresh air.
The refs actually let them
Play defense. Physical
Right, this should be a year round thing, not just the playoffs
The game is nicer without those stupid call
Got to be careful all year around. They know everyone's watching the playoffs so they want it to be as entertaining as possible. People can get hurt though. It's kind of dangerous to be doing it all year round@@JoseFM61
💯💯
Both teams have been very open critiquing the refs all year. Whoever wins this will see the biggest FT despairity in history when they play the Mavs or thunder.
Ant calling coach Finch "Finchie" is so wild lol
Any team down 0-2
Stephen A Smith: “Series is OVER”
lol bro it’s over
Hahahaha
yeah in the NBA that's usually true....especially when you go down 0-2 on your home court
When was the last time a team go 0-2 at home an then win the series?
This is definitely over murray about to get suspended they going down 0-3
My 04-05 pistons defense needs to be mention in this conversation
This is what I've been saying....it's like that team but with a 30 a night scorer also.
That was a scary team for anybody
that pistons defense was ELITE. they don't get credit cause they didn't have a BIG star just 5 solid starters some who was great in their roles like billups and ben wallace 2 hof type careers
@Shaq610 Yeah, holding a prime shaq and kobe lakers team to 80 a night was pretty insane.
@@Dridgeism talk about it. stopped a 4 peat!!!
The NBA IS HEATING UP. 🔥🎉🏆
Couldn’t wait for Stephen A’s reaction 😂😂
If I'm being honest, i don't know how the Nuggets scored 80 points. The T-wolves Defense, last night, was that good.
That’s only because, last few minutes of the game both team put all the bench players on the floor. Lol
Also Fouls not being called or the refs letting them by black prison rules.
size bothered the Nuggets 10:33 nonsense. it was the team defense and game strategy , not the size. the Nuggets are a tall team too
This is the greatest defense I’ve seen from a team since 2004 Pistons who have the record for holding teams below 70 points in a season. Nobody gave them a chance against the Lakers but defense in fact wins championships.
did you miss the duncan spurs era?
@@noneofya1631Spurs had an MVP in Duncan. 2004 Pistons didn't have an MVP which rarely happens for a championship team
As great of a defensive team as 2004 Piston, the pace was slowwww back in the 00's. Holding opponent 80 points in today's game is much more impressive than 70 points in 00's.
Boston vs Brooklyn remember that
@@YHChiu-jy2yi yes it’s impressive I agree, all I was saying it’s the best defense I’ve seen since then. 2004 Pistons did it a record 11 times and also hold the records for lowest opponent ppg regular season and playoffs this century to go along with their championship no one can discredit that. Holding a team with prime Kobe and prime Shaq along with Payton, Malone to 68 and 75 points is crazy no matter the era.
What people are not mentioning is thisvteam bonded together the whole season and OT was like a preparation of playoffs 16 games to win a championship..they are peaking and this success against Denver has already physiologically affected the rest of the teams on their way.
I like to see the Twolves win the chip this season. This just shows the parity in the league and also as a Lakers fan, it gives me satisfaction to see the Nuggets get whooped and prevents the Celtics to win #18
The irony is it shows how far LA is from actually contending. Almost swept twice by a team that might now be swept.
@CanditoTrainingHQ professional sports goes in cycles. I would rather see a full rebuild tbh for the Lakers as well as the team being sold to an ownership that is smart in putting a good product. Jeannie Buss isn't like her father.
Most satisfying Stephen A rant I've ever watched.
I honestly think it was too much. I miss the old SAS. When he was naturally funny rather than being over the top.
@@salmantaghdi8605 Well in this case I don't think it's over the top.
@@mxzvgx7114oh well
Truly refreshing to see DEFENSE, like wow!
I know Stephen regrets this analysis, especially if the nuggets win on Thursday. The turnaround has been crazy all the nuggets have to do is win Thursday and we are back in the finals. Proud of them.
lifetime minnesota sports fan here… i wasn’t alive for our last collective title, i was born in 98. i’ve never seen a team from minnesota THIS dominant. no vikings team, wild, lynx, twins, or wolves team has ever been this impressive. i had us in 7 against phoenix, and in 6 against denver. they’re consistently proving me wrong
Mavs in 6
@@spuddwebb7242 goofy
@@spuddwebb7242mavs wont know what to do with this defense. They have the size advantage, perimeter defense advantage, & the scoring to match Kyrie and Luka.
No cap bro Minnesota sports been bad for so long 😂 from Rubio to Ant
Percy harvin to Justin Jefferson 💯 we onna good route fr 🔥
I've been waiting for this segment since the game ended😅
Game 3 is huge. Must watch tv.
You can tell Stephen A has just watched his first Wolves game this year 😂
He’s actually been to the target center for games in MN. He’s known.
he watches all the games that's somewhat his job lol
It's not like they're a major market team. Many people haven't seen them play before now.
I’m from California but I love ❤️ the way Timberwolves play.. smothering defense wins titles…. Im officially Timberwolves fan❤❤❤❤❤. So fun to watch!!!!
I’ll join u soon once lebron retires, ant is my fav current player
My custom team in 2k was always Minnesota because of their cool logo and dominated the lague for years; funny thing is this will start today
love to see Nuggets being deep fried 😂😂
I''ll take mine no sauce LOL.
@@joeyzapata6786 Thass cold
Love to see it
Wolves eating those Nuggets
The hate is real
I agree with Stephen A Smith. Timberwolves are on fire. I'll be there for game 3 and four. It's going to be a Madhouse in Minnesota this week 😊
Minneapolis is going to be loco this weekend. OMG 😊
Nice enjoy my brother !
Cya there!
When they trapped Murray at half court while being up 20 or more i couldn't believe it😂😂
Been waiting for this all morning 😂
STEPHEN A ALWAYS CHANGING SIDES LMAOOO
"It's fluent, It's fluent" lmaoo
Just wait until his Knicks go up 2-0. He'll be singing a different tune 😂
Everybody gone jink my team stay locked in ant don’t let the media get u off yo game💯🗣️ next mj been saying this
The Wolves been eating Nuggets for breakfast lunch and dinner.
Yup game 3 Wolves gonna be eating those Nuggets again
"Job's not finished "
EXACTLY
You called it. Minnesota is done!! Blew it by not winning a single game at home.
@@touregarrett haha yea bro. And now they down 2-3. It's never over until it's really over.
Nuggs having to beat 5 on the floor plus 3 in stripes. So many charges and hand-checks by the Wolves.
jamal should be suspended for the next game. throwing stuff on the court like that is dangerous and should not be allowed.
No, don't suspend him. I want the wolves to complete the sweep without any excuses HAHAHA
@@MilkiasDebessaythat would hardly be an excuse considering how he’s been smothered the first 2 games. Say Jokic was injured for the whole series, that would probably get people saying excuse. But Murray being plain stupid like he was last night, that’s not an excuse.
@@ryanwiuff2374 I know, but I'm just saying. If they suspend him for game 3, there will be no chance for denver to win this series. At least if they are down 0-2 they have a chance to come back. coming back down from 0-3 against these hungry wolves will never happen
😂😂😂 suspend him??? be quiet kid.
@@MilkiasDebessay
It doesn’t matter any way, He has been shut down for the first 2 games and it won’t change. He needs to get suspended and fined like a million dollars.
I’m super proud of my Minnesota! ❤❤❤🔥🔥🔥
im proud of yall and my boy ant too. huge georgia fan here.
@@noneofya1631 🙏🙏🙏
As lakers fan and in loving memory of Flip Saunders I hope Minnesota takes it all 🏆
A Minnesota Vs Boston finals would be epic! I think right now it’s what most fans want to see unless your team is still in the playoffs that is
OKC vs Minnesota Conference Finals is gonna be even more epic.
@@KingJames023 I don’t know about more epic but indeed epic! 2 rising teams with young studs! Can’t wait to watch it
@@KingJames023 we will find out.
Waited 39 years for this 😂😂😂😂
You 50?😊
40 for me lol
Congratulations to the Minnesota Timberwolves for winning the 🏆! That was a masterclass in defense and beautiful to watch. This is basketball.
So y'all just going to disrespect my hometown pistons in 2004 Champs stop it talking about the best defense since 35 years
I said the same 💩last night. That was the best defense I’ve witnessed in my entire life. Timberwolves are the real deal 💯
The only thing Jamal Murry didn't throw on the court was popcorn.😂
Shannon said that like you can just pickup some athletic wings in the freezer section at the grocery store 😁😄😆😆
It's looking great for the Wolves, they have more than a 70% chance to WIN itt all!!!
Are you forgetting about Boston? Interior defense can’t do anything if Boston is hitting threes. Boston has the defenders to defend as well. Boston is still the favorite if healthy.
@@DeerjasonI would take Minnesota over Boston right now
@@Deerjason as someone with no dog in the fight, Wolves in 6
@@nikolaspaz8820 I believe the oddsmakers would favor Boston over Minnesota significantly.
@@Deerjason they definitely would but in my opinion after what I’ve seen in these playoffs I would take Minnesota over Boston
You guys have to understand us Wolves fans are starved for any MN sports success. Ignore the trolls. LETS GO
I’m a Mavs fan and I’m just as excited about the Wolves right now lmao. They just look unstoppable
U guys deserve . I'm rooting for Ant since KD is my favorite and Ants favorite player
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I agree
i’ve been a lifelong wolves fan, ever since i was born, and i don’t think ANYONE ever thought that we would be this hyped up. GO WOLVES 🐺🐺🐺🐺
Bro this guys forgot about the 2004 Detroit Pistons, did they see what they did on Los Angeles Lakers on that Championship game?
Exactly but you know people have a short memory span. They probably don't remember Milwaukee loss.The first round after winning the championship
Facts, wolves gimme dem pistons vibes when they shut down the lakers offense in 04
The pistons were amazing, Prince was assaulting Kobe plus Wallace had the rebounds and blocks.
If Wolves beat Nuggets, no team left has a MVP on their roster. This is a big deal.
@@1990758 to be honest, maybe they already forgot that the Phoenix Suns got swept also
This series reminds me of the Lakers/Mavs series in the second round of the 2011 playoffs. The lakers were defending champs and the Mavs swept them to win the championship against the Heat.
exactly it can happen to any defending champion. Lots of teams have won the championship in the next year.They have lost the first or second round.
Thank you, they must’ve forgot!!
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This one, age like a fine wine 😂😂
I just had the chill when Stephen A said “the MNTimberwolves gonna win the championship”
Who can beat them? Maybe Dallas but they are too big for them , Maybe OKC but they are too big for them and then Boston or NY who they are also too big for? Who you have?
same dude. GOOSEBUMPS
@@805hikingI think Dallas might do it in 7
@@805hiking it’s game 2 of the second round . Minnesota is not winning no ring this year . You must be delusional to even think this series is over
@abdullahiyare7520 you must be delusional if you think this series isn't over. Who's gonna step up for Denver outside of Jokic? Murray??? 😂😂😂😂😂😂
If you look up reactionary in the dictionary you’ll see a photo of SAS
Steven A is like a teacher yelling at you for giving the right answer.
😂😂😂
One word for brother Joker and Jamal: vacation!!!!!
CANCUN
Yeah right. Laugh at them. Now who's laughing 🤣🤣🤣🤣 wolves will lose vs nuggets. Mark my word 💪
Ant Edwards is playing like seasoned vet, even Kat Stepped back and handing Ant the "Keys" he's something special
I agree, I honestly haven’t seen defense like this since the 90’s
I ain’t gone lie. I was skeptical of ant his first years but this guy is flat out proving he is that dude.
Jokic say other wise
Jamal stated it looks like there are 7 Timberwolves out there! 😅
this aged like fine milk
The Bulls were a Perfectly Constructed Team!! Scoring, Rebounding, and Defense... #Don't Forget COACHING
Wolves are extremely dangerous when hungry.....
Well mavericks will stomp em
@@Goatlikeitornotmaybe focus on your actual opponent first
@@Goatlikeitornot gotta get by the thunder 1st !
I was thinking it but Stephen A said it. The T- Wolves defense last night reminded me of that late 90's Bulls quad with Ron Harper, Micheal Jordan, Scottie Pippen, and Dennis Rodman. They were the best defensive unit I've ever seen. I remember one postseason when they were up 40 points on Indiana in the conference finals, and then up by 50 points on the Jazz in the finals!!!
You can just feel the Timbs mean business. ANT the type of dude be outnumbered against some demons, he'll pick up a stick or whatever and say " well shid atleast one of em coming with me "
I say all that to say, With a player like ANT you just know he going to give it everything he got. He's a special kid
If we think about it, the writing was on the wall in Lakers series. The Lakers were also dominant for long stretches with double digit leads in almost every game, the difference is the Wolves are actually holding those leads
Ya Cuz Wolves best players isn't 40 years old
@@OMG-si3wn you're not lying
If Edward’s wins it all and gets a ring, he would have done it younger than MJ and a year older than Kobe but Kobe had shaq so come on now. But if Edward’s brings a championship at this age….. he is on his way to becoming not the next Jordan not over taking lebron at 2 BUT THE GREATEST BASKETBALL PLAYER THAT HAS EVER LIVED
Celtics vs Wolves NBA final
Mavs will smoke t wolves in WCF
Knicks vs wolves
@SK99900 thank you Luka & Kyrie would carve up that defense
@@isreallightner1994 facts jokic cant dribble or create for others with no handle and they also have kyrie
@@isreallightner1994lol wanna bett broski 🤣🤣
Looks like the Wolves might finally win their first championship.
You jumping on their band wagon too?
Did you moonlight as a Patriots fan in the early 2000's as well?
We all all in support for it! Good times 2024!
@@Reaper13-hi3yoI have been a Chiefs fan ever since 2003, and I have been a Warriors fan ever since 2007. I'm not a bandwagon, and I will always be a Warriors and a Chiefs fan for life.❤💛💙💛
Im jumping on the ant man wagon kids unreal. Basketball one of the few sports where u can be fan of just players not so much teams.@Reaper13-hi3yo
@@Eastvanucks Im from Philly & all Philly sports fan but no doubt I am on the Antman train, he is a dawg. I just see KC & GS and assumed bandwagon fan that is all
size bothered the Nuggets 10:33 nonsense. it was the team defense and game strategy , not the size. the Nuggets are one of the the tallest teams right now. no champion team is bothered by size, they are all tall players. dood dont understand basketball
Lakers fan here & im loving it
Ayye we got yall backs as a wolves fan wolves the nuggets daddy now officially 😈😈😈😭
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Minneapolis Lakers (MPLS)
@@joshuawilliams2447who is we who tf are you 😂
@@Quintin15 Wolves fan 😈