Wednesday night I got the best surprise as I went to the
Timberwolves-San Antonio game. I always hope the team can win but sometimes you
just don’t get your wish.
I sat in a sparse upper deck in fact I counted 22 people in
my section. It is a work night and the team has been struggling but this night
was worth all the heartache.
I was so disappointed when the announcers said Tim Duncan
and Tony Parker were scratches for the game. I was anxious to see these guys in
action. It was my first Timberwolves-San Antonio game.
The way the game started for San Antonio jumping out to a 12
point lead early I thought Parker and Duncan out and we are still down by double
digits.
One thing amongst many things I enjoy about this team is
they don’t quit. Yes they have lost a lot of games but I still have seen
positive signs from this roster.
The Spurs are without Duncan and Parker while the Wolves are
without Kevin Love, Brandon Roy, Andrei Kirilenko, Chase Budinger and Nikolai
Pekovic.
The Timberwolves at least for this night played I think the
best game they have played all year. The shooting this team conducted was one
of beauty. The clean swishes over and over by JJ Barea, Luke Rindour and Rubio
I did not want the game to end.
I do not know if Rubio has played a better game in his Timberwolves
career but at least for Wednesday I can say I was at the game where Rubio had
his first career triple double.
The guy plays with such passion. I have said it before but
it never gets old to see a guy consistently hustle and either near stealing or
actually stealing. What a thrill to watch!!
JJ Barea, Alexey Shved both played huge games tonight
especially from behind the 3 point line. I was hoping the Wolves would stay
close and make it a respectable game. I guess I was wrong as the Wolves took it
to the Spurs by 24.
The Spurs are one game away from 50 wins and at least Wednesday
night they have to wait another game.
One player that needs mention and that is Chris Johnson who
had a career high 6 blocks in this game. I will say if ever there was a team
win Wednesday was a great example.
Congrats to Ricky Rubio for his first career triple double
and thank you Wolves for giving me a happy ride home.
Thanks for reading
Purplestick
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