The Timberwolves are ramping up for the regular season but while doing that they need some good looks at the reserves. Against the Loong-Lions they sat their main rotational players to get that very chance. The Loong-Lions aren’t any pushover as they have former NBA players (Victor Oladipo, Deonte Burton, and Frank Kaminsky) on the team trying to make it back.
The young Timberwolves looked really good tonight as we were able to see Rob Dillingham really showcase the talent that fans in Minnesota have been wanting to see since last year. Rob was able to get to the rim with ease and he was able to get his teammates involved like a true point guard. Rob Dillingham finished with 27 points and 9 assists on the night. It was great to see Rob being aggressive and running the offense tonight. When given the opportunity Rob has been able to succeed but it just needs to be consistent on both ends. Rob Dillingham was in his bag tonight and he was playing with intensity on both ends. He’s a special talent and it’s all about playing with confidence within yourself and your teammates.
Speaking of teammates Terrence Shannon Jr and Leonard Miller were shinning bright in their moments tonight. The things we’re seeing from Shannon Jr this preseason have been very impressive. The Loong-Lions had no answer for Shannon Jr’s 3 point shooting and his attacking the paint. Shannon Jr shot 4/6 from the field tonight and he was showing off his ball handling as he was finding his teammates in transition. It looked like Shannon Jr was looking to feed his teammates tonight but when the defense gave him open looks he made them pay. Shannon Jr has grown in a year and he’s going to be a special piece to the Timberwolves puzzle this season.
Lenard Miller & Joan Beringer were extremely effective on the boards as both combined for 21 rebounds as both had double doubles. They were able to set the tone defensively and made the best of every offensive opportunity they were given. The Timberwolves had 6 players in double figures tonight and the coaching staff was able to see some of the execution they were looking for before team cuts.
The former NBA players for the Loong-Lions showed up as Kaminsky/Oladipo combined for 24 points & 9 rebounds. The Lions trailed by 59 points at one point in the game and it was not the output they were expecting against the 2nd/3rd unit for Minnesota.
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