NBA/Wolves


And another question

Thursday, December 21st, 2006

Was last night — with the Wolves blowing a huge lead, getting outscored 34-7 in the fourth quarter, while also staring straight at the failure to get Allen Iverson — Kevin Garnett’s breaking point? We tend to think it was. It’s just not happening here, and he knows it. KG should be dealt before the trading deadline. Discuss.

Thursday edition: Wha’ happened?

Thursday, December 21st, 2006

Lakers 111, Wolves 94: We have to guess that getting outscored 34-7 at home in the fourth quarter of the first game since Allen Iverson didn’t land here was not exactly what Minnesota had planned. But as a disappointed KG said, “That’s pretty much how it goes around here.” Someone go give that man a hug. The Nuggets game, meanwhile, was postponed because of a blizzard, further evidence that Iverson should have been traded to Minnesota. Yep, that’s cold, hard evidence.

A dunk and a technical foul: In the women’s game. Yes, Tennessee sensation Candace Parker received a technical for “popping her jersey” after dunking against West Virginia, according to the AP report. Sorry, we don’t know exactly what that means.

Bigger nets, more goals: That’s what the Calgary Flames’ Jarome Iginla is saying. He said Wednesday that the NHL is contemplating increasing the size of the net to increase scoring, but only as a last resort. Maybe they should get rid of goalies while they’re at it?

We’re talkin’ about snow?

Wednesday, December 20th, 2006

A blizzard is likely going to keep Allen Iverson from making his Nuggets debut tonight, which is too bad because it would have been A.I. vs. Steve Nash. But he should be ready to go Friday against Sacramento. You can read more about it here, and while you’re at it, go ahead and answer SI.com’s cute little poll question: Who got the better end of the Allen Iverson trade? Don’t overthink it. Hint: It was the team that got Allen Iverson.

Wednesday edition: Wha’ happened?

Wednesday, December 20th, 2006

Wild 5, Vancouver 2: In one of its most complete games in a long time, Minnesota took apart rival Vancouver. Much like our Youtube fighter of yesterday, the Wild is definitely more calm on its home ice.

Good seats still available at Target Center: Yes, the Wolves lost out in the Allen Iverson sweepstakes. Ultimately, Denver had a more attractive package to offer, including two No. 1 picks. Here’s a handy timeline of Iverson’s career put together by the Denver Post. Read it and weep at the last line.

Are penguins heroes? We liked “March of the Penguins” as much as anyone else, but that’s a pretty strong word. Catching up on our reading last night, we found out that Peter King thinks they are, indeed, heroes. It’s right above his MNF prediction, which you’ll also notice didn’t work out so well.

Iverson to Nuggets; Joe Smith continues to haunt

Tuesday, December 19th, 2006

ESPN.com is reporting AI will go to Denver in exchange for Andre Miller (a point guard the Wolves considered drafting), Joe Smith (no comment necessary) and two No. 1 picks (dig that knife in real good). Joe Smith and No. 1 picks. Oh, the cruel irony.