My last post yesterday was on the Ice-Pebbles game and star Anthony Edwards' and Donte DiVincenzo's injuries in the first half. I didn't know the half of it.
Denver is really fucked. Sometimes a team can rally when they lose a star, but last night it wasn't a team effort, it was one dude. Ayo Dosunmu. From AP's report:
When the Minnesota Timberwolves acquired Ayo Dosunmu from Chicago in February, they expected to get a strong defender and savvy offensive player.
I can read his game in my mind: ~10 ppg, long, rangy, handsy defender. Complementary player.
Basketball-reference com: 6' 4" (okay, I missed on long), 14.4 ppg this season, 11.1 career. check. Started 19 games this season between Wind and Ice. Highest accolade was placing NINTH for Sixth Man of Year award this season. Right.
This guy is the reason Denver is really fucked. Went off for FORTY-THREE points last night. In absence of Ant and DiVincenzo. The highest-scoring playoff performance by a reserve in 50 years...AP.
You see what I mean? Denver, you're fucked. It's just not in the cards. Minniehaha has got your number, Gobert has got Jokic's number, Ayo Dosunmu is beating you like a red-headed step-child. This year was not meant to be for you. Enjoy your summer.
