Wolves help Lakers prep for playoffs by staying close

  • Article by: JERRY ZGODA , Star Tribune
  • Updated: March 19, 2011 - 1:43 AM

Michael Beasley bruised his hip after a flagrant foul by Andrew Bynum.

  • 28
  • Comments

  • Results per page:
bhajeenMar. 19, 11 3:03 AM

Wes lit up Kobe a little the last time they played too. He is looking to be a consistent presence next year, and an eventual all-star. And Beasley was moving the ball like it was a nuclear reactor tonight. If he and Wes can stay together for a few years along with any type of decent pg play. The T'wolves will have a core offense for years. I hope the Utah and G.S. games were thrown just to test the b.s. NBA lottery. No Rose this year though.

8
4
bhajeenMar. 19, 11 3:29 AM

Also, Johnny Griffen is the worst pg. So bad L.A. announcers don't learn his name.

8
0
jerrodlMar. 19, 11 3:32 AM

I guess Rambis didn't want to say anything negative about the player and team he'd like to coach, as early as next year. I expect the team to quit on him soon.

8
11
justsandmannMar. 19, 11 4:02 AM

One word for the Wolves... Booooooooooooooooo!

2
15
defensewinsMar. 19, 11 4:26 AM

Wished we had gotten the win, but no complaints on the effort. Flynn just ain't making it. Our guys will hopefully learn to toughen up. Not a popular statement, but Rambis is telling it like it is.

14
3
sunshine59Mar. 19, 11 6:03 AM

The title of this article implies that the Wolves are a practice squad. Ouch!

1
9
panzoonMar. 19, 11 6:40 AM

They are not a practice squad, just a young group trying to learn the game, and to play it at the highest level. They came out really concerned, with the good mindset in order to compete against a playoffs team, I'm happy to see that. I read here and there that the Wolves would play the end of the regular season with no aim... If you're not concerned in playing against the Lakers, Bulls, Mavs and all those great teams then quit this game seriously... Good effort, this ugly foul kind of slowed down our momentum, but we played well the first 45 mins lol.

12
0
NatureboyMar. 19, 11 6:43 AM

When I watch a Rambis press conference, I get the feeling that it's "ok" to lose. He's too nice of a guy to coach at this level. Also, he said last night that the foul on Beasley was a "good basketball play". I hope that doesn't sit well with his players.

10
6
vedellMar. 19, 11 7:56 AM

I am glad to know that was a good basketball play. This opens up new possibilities on the defensive end next time I go to play at the Y.

14
3
ynottonysMar. 19, 11 8:21 AM

Posted my distaste for Rambis' reaction to Bynum's play on the first story out after the game so won't repeat that here. But, 1. what should be noted is that Jackson has been in this league a long time and he didn't have the guts to at least make a no comment instead of offering up support for the play (he would not have supported Kobe or MJ getting hit like that), 2. Rambis as noted in other article comments is wrong, and 3. THE OFTEN-CALLED IMMATURE MICHAEL BEASLEY IS THE ONLY ONE HANDLING HIMSELF LIKE A MAN. Good for Bease.

18
3

Comment on this story   |  

ADVERTISEMENT

Philadelphia - LP: K. Kendrick 2 FINAL
Washington - WP: J. Zimmermann 5
Baltimore - WP: C. Tillman 10 FINAL
Toronto - LP: S. Nolin 6
Minnesota - LP: S. Deduno 0 FINAL
Detroit - WP: A. Sanchez 6
Atlanta 5 Suspended
NY Mets 5
Chicago Cubs - LP: S. Feldman 4 FINAL
Cincinnati - WP: B. Arroyo 7
Cleveland - LP: J. Masterson 1 FINAL
Boston - WP: J. Lackey 8
NY Yankees - WP: D. Phelps 9 FINAL
Tampa Bay - LP: R. Hernandez 4
Pittsburgh - LP: A. Burnett 1 FINAL
Milwaukee - WP: M. Estrada 2
Miami - LP: R. Webb 3 FINAL
Chicago WSox - WP: N. Jones 4
LA Angels - WP: J. Vargas 5 FINAL
Kansas City - LP: L. Hochevar 2
Oakland - WP: P. Neshek 6 FINAL
Houston - LP: J. Veras 5
San Diego - LP: E. Stults 2 FINAL
Arizona - WP: B. McCarthy 5
St. Louis - WP: L. Lynn 7 FINAL
Los Angeles - LP: C. Capuano 0
Texas - WP: J. Grimm 9 FINAL
Seattle - LP: J. Saunders 5
Colorado - WP: T. Chatwood 5 FINAL
San Francisco - LP: T. Lincecum 0
Indiana 97 FINAL
Miami 93
Ottawa 2 FINAL
Pittsburgh 6
Indiana 79 FINAL
San Antonio 64
Connect with twitterConnect with facebookConnect with Google+Connect with PinterestConnect with PinterestConnect with RssfeedConnect with email newsletters

ADVERTISEMENT

ADVERTISEMENT

ADVERTISEMENT

question of the day

Poll: How do you feel about Saunders replacing Kahn?

Weekly Question

ADVERTISEMENT

ADVERTISEMENT