offense, something that had been an issue during the first two
exhibition games when the Wolves didn’t work the ball inside as much as
Wittman wanted…
injury with about 6 minutes left in the second quarter against Memphis.
Gomes winced after he landed awkwardly under the basket and left the
game moments later. On his way to the bench, he told Wittman he was OK,
describing the injury as "a little tweak."
active player who seemed to defend well, including a spectacular block
to break up a Grizzlies two-on-one fastbreak. But he seems to lack the
athleticism, ball-handling, and shooting ability to be a star. He can
be a good pro, but I suspect that, a few years down the road, there
will be several players drafted after him who will be better.
biggest cheer of the night came when the ‘Crazy Dunkers’ came out. The
second biggest cheer was for the Timberwolves mascot Crunch…