Although Kyle Anderson, Anthony Edwards and Rudy Gobert were down for this game against the Pistons, Wolves had put themselves in the perfect position to end their five-game losing streak, starting strong.
Except that Minnesota will then collapse in the second half, still being largely dominated on the rebound: 52 takes to 39 for Detroit, including 15 offensive rebounds…
“These are our old demons”, can only curse Chris Finch. “We were completely dominated in the third quarter. There was no life and I don’t really know where it came from…”
On the recurring rebound problems of his group, the coach also begins to despair.
“We just have to do the screen-delay. I do not know. It’s always been the same since the start of the season. Frankly, I’m tired of repeating the same things. »
With this sixth loss in a row (116-104), Wolves now have a very disappointing record of 16 wins for 21 losses, and are in 11th place in the West. Chris Finch could also change his rotations.
“We just need more competitiveness everywhere” assures the coach, very dejected following this setback at home against the worst team in the league. “I have to find guys who want to go out there and go on the rebound. »
A meeting between players to find solutions
After the game, Chris Finch was slow to come to a press conference, as the Wolves locker room was closed for longer than usual. Naz Reid confirmed the players held a meeting after the game, while Anthony Edwards and D’Angelo Russell left before the press arrived.
Above all, the coach notes that the general frustration has changed in nature.
“Tonight was the first time I saw them frustrated with each other as there have been a lot of changes in the five, with some tough away defeats. But tonight, it manifested in a different way. A lot of guys were frustrated because others weren’t making the right choices, the simple choices.
Kyle Anderson talked about playing with more “inner fire”of ” passion “ and “intensity”.
“We have two options”concludes Rudy Gobert. “We can sit down and dwell on our plight or we can look ahead and understand that it’s still a long season and there’s plenty of time left. »
