Twolves Get Crushed By Pistons
Last night's game was brutal on and off the court. The fans were so fed up that they started filing out of the Target Center just 4 or 5 minutes into the 4th quarter. Of the ones that were left almost half seemed to be supporting the Pistons who didn't need any of their help. At least we got to see Flip get a loud, warm welcome and watch KG hug him before the game.T-Hud was sitting on the bench with the flu, Kandi was still sidelined with dental issues, and Bracey Wright got to play for a few minutes.
Star Tribune talks about last night's loss:
Oh, there were emotions in the building, all right:
•Regret, over the fact that Pistons point guard Chauncey Billups, another former Wolves employee, was on the other side, shredding his old team with an outburst of 18 points in the third quarter.
•Anger, from some fans, who booed lustily at the way things went from that point on and at the way things are going in general for their favorite team these days.
•Sympathy, too, which Saunders and Billups might have been feeling by the end for old pal Kevin Garnett, whose club slipped below .500 for the fourth time this season.
Flip On His Return To Minnesota:
He admitted he wanted his new team to show off in Target Center. "I wanted our guys to come in and play like we've been playing for 39 games," he said. "I wanted the people in Minnesota to see what we were all about."
KG On Chauncey Billups:
"Chauncey is playing at an unbelievable level in games that, [he doesn't always score] a lot, but he's getting everybody the ball where they need it," Garnett said. "He's the general, he's playing defense, he knows how to shift momentum. When they need a big shot, he's there. He's my MVP candidate."
posted by Lil Dice @ 1/25/2006 12:24:00 PM
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