Wolves record: 9-38
From Sam Amico/NBA.com:
Brewer gave his second strong showing in two nights, leading the Wolves with 22 points. Kevin Love scored 20 in a reserve role, and Al Jefferson and Ryan Gomes had 14 apiece.
Still, none of it was enough to keep the Cavs down for long.
“Cleveland’s length, size and driving capabilities gave them way too many points in the paint and that that was the telling sign of the ballgame,” said Timberwolves coach Kurt Rambis. “It’s awful tough to stop a team that has that much.”
Still, none of it was enough to keep the Cavs down for long.
“Cleveland’s length, size and driving capabilities gave them way too many points in the paint and that that was the telling sign of the ballgame,” said Timberwolves coach Kurt Rambis. “It’s awful tough to stop a team that has that much.”
Ultimately, predictably, they were overcome by a tall, talented team that plays a brand of basketball with which these Wolves are utterly unfamiliar.
From the Associated Press:
The Timberwolves played much better after being blown out by 33 in New York and 27 at Milwaukee in their previous games, but gave up 60 points in the paint and lost their fifth straight.
“I was much more pleased with their effort,” Timberwolves coach Kurt Rambis said. “I was happier with the way they played. A lot of it has to do with their mental approach and focus. I like the way our guys fought.”
James recorded another of his signature chase-down blocks in the first quarter. The latest victim was Brewer, who appeared to be on his way to an easy breakaway bucket when James raced down the floor, caught the unsuspecting swingman from behind and swatted his shot out of bounds.
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