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Week 1 Preview






Let’s break it down for week 1 of the NLL season.  The team is so revved up and ready to go for week 1, with a completely different roster.  GM Spudspace hasn’t had a chance to tinker with simming and practice, so there is a lot of question marks about how this team will play.  The front office is hoping that the talent on the court will be good enough for some wins until some practice can be had, and a better coaching strategy is put in place.  For now, let’s look at the starting lineup this week:


Center – DeMarcus Cousins


Cousins hasn’t played a game yet for the Timberwolves, but he is already the focal point of the offense.  Surrounding him with 3-point shooters should allow him plenty of space to work and put up points.  The goal is for Cousins to touch the ball on almost every possession.  He is a great passer, can shoot and drive and post up.  There isn’t much he can’t do.


Power Forward – Kevin Love


Love just recently came to the team, and has all the things you want in a starting power forward.  He can shoot the 3, post up, and rebound like a champ.  Defense isn’t his calling card, but hopefully his offense makes up for this.


Small Forward – Evan Fournier


Fournier was in rumors all offseason to be traded, then he came out and improved a lot during the start of the NBA season.  He’s now a legit threat from downtown and can take most 3’s off the dribble. 


Shooting Guard – CJ McCollum


CJ is one of the best shooting guard in the league.  He also can play some point when called upon.  He creates off the dribble and can shoot lights out form downtown too. 


Point Guard – Jeff Teague


The lone returning starter from last season’s playoff team, he’s a playmaker and can shoot well too.  He tried to leave this offseason, but the team coaxed him back with a lot of money and GM points.


Game 1: Minnesota @ Utah


The Jazz look like a dominant team this season, and their starting lineup is just as potent as ours.  With Gasol and Aldridge, the frontcourt matches the Timberwolves, Vince Carter has lost some with age, but he’s still a capable player.  Wiggins will be hard for CJ to deal with, but luckily, Chris Paul is out and we only have to see Rose (yikes).  Prediction:  Wolves Win


Game 2: Golden State @ Minnesota


The Warriors are without Batum, and this may be a downfall for a playoff team from last season.  Expect Barnes to put up gaudy numbers, but not enough for the Warriors to survive.  Prediction:  Wolves Win


Game 3: Minnesota @ Boston


Boston has made some savvy moves and have a great starting lineup, with KD as the star.  They also have Lopez and Favors, who are a load in the middle, and defensive stopper Iggy.  Not to mention Lowry in the backcourt.  This team might prove too much for the Wolves to handle.  Prediction:  Boston Wins


Game 4: Minnesota @ Detroit


Detroit looks like a team that could surprise anyone, any night.  GM Laddas keeps proclaiming that his team isn’t going to make the playoffs, but this first week will show what they are made of.  Fox and Simmons scare me, and Nurkic is a great center.  Dipo looks like he is going to have a career year.  This game could go either way!  Prediction: Wolves Win


Hoping for a 3-1 week, but it could go as bad as 1-3 I think.  We’ll see what we have after this week, good luck to all teams!

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