Looks like he is doing alright so far - 9pts, 5rbs, 4-8 FG and 1-1 FT.

Not good tough -24 +/-

13 pts 5 boards in 19 mins so far.

Big Fella loves the junk time as much as his junk food . Good effort .

Jawai has just top scored for his team for the first time - congrats big fella, even though some if came in junk time. Hopefully Rambis continues to give him more time, which seems to be increasing with each game.

Top scorer for Wolves. 16pts, 6 reb.

What would have been the odd's this morning on Jawai being the top scorer for the T-Wolves in todays game!

I sure as hell wouldn't have put money on it. Even it was a blow out. Good on him for puting up some numbers and looking like he belongs for probably the first time!

lol rotate.

22:30 PT
7/11 FG
2/3 FT
16 points 6 rebounds 1 block.

4 fouls and 1 turnover as well. -21 (+/-)

Well done Nate.

Great stats, garbage time or not. Thought he'd find it tough to get minutes this year, but this is a quality outing.

He actually had the 5th highest playing time of the Wolves today. Maybe Rambis has seen something he really likes?

Anyone know where we can find video highlights of this game.

So good to see he can make an impact.

Imagine if he was fit and had played bball for 10 years!

WOWOWOWOWO

Anyone know if Patty Mills would've been watching this game? This may have been a major motivator for him.

Wayne,

just watched the highlights on NBA.com and the only time we see Nate is on the last play where he challenges an Andre Miller jumpshot. Was slightly disappointed to say the least.

The recap on nba.com says that Jawai was Minnesota's best player and impressed the coaching staff

http://linky.com.au/txzhl

Without Kevin Love, lost for at least another month with a broken bone in his left hand, Minnesota's ability to compete is diminished. Ryan Gomes (15 points, six rebounds) and Al Jefferson (12 points, 10 boards) had their moments, but the best player for the Wolves was backup center Nathan Jawai, who went 7-for-11 for 16 points and six rebounds in 23 minutes.

"Nathan has impressed the coaching staff from day one," Rambis said. "He's very light on his feet, he can move well, he understands the game. He was doing a lot of his stuff tonight against very good centers in this league."

Good on him, hope he keeps it up and gets more opportunity - although that might mean a dip in Jefferson's production, and he's on my fantasy team! doh!

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Here's a link to an article I wrote about Jawai's game today. I'm really happy for the big guy. I knew he'd produce if given the minutes. As stated earlier, garbage minutes or not, he still top scored against quality NBA players. Also if you read it, I'd love some feedback from Aussies on the article. Anyway, here's my article-

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/286856-nathan-jawai-shows-promise-in-first-real-nba-chance

tt - they adjust to the US dollar but with the exchange rate the way it is, you have almost parity. Do it, my man.

Bloody awesome!

Great news and great to see the big fella grasp the opportunity with both hands.

Obviously Nate is getting some love for the first time in his NBA career and he must be liking it!

Hope he gets more chances...and based on his outing this time around, it is likely to happen too!

PS: NBA Game Video: http://linky.com.au/1vnre

No highlghts of Jawai in this though...bt great to see his name up in lights at the end as the leading scorer for 'Sota.

And from the ESPN recap: "Minnesota had five players score in double figures. Nathan Jawai led the way with 16 points."

That's the only menton the big fella got anywhere...but then I guess the T-Wolves did get pounded.

Jawai has however got his face on the home page of the Minnesota website as a result for his efforts. Link: http://linky.com.au/k6m4g

Wasn't knocking how he got em , love to see the big fella do well .
Am sure he will became a fan favourite if he keeps this up .

Just watched the game - he really looked quite comfortable on the court on both ends (didn't look like an All Star but didn't look like a lamb to the slaughter either)... He also showed some nifty post moves and finesse moves around the basket... I was impressed with the game he played regardless of context.

2 points 2 rebounds 1 assist in 5:34 so far today against the Warriors.

Yes, plus two fouls hence why he got subbed off when he did. Another opportunity received...he is likely to see more action in the second half too. Fingers crossed.

13:29 PT
2/8 FG
2/3 FT
6 points 7 rebounds 1 assist 1 steal
3 fouls and 1 turnover as well. -12 (+/-)


Not too bad for a follow up. New career high in boards I think.

And his +/- was not that bad compared to the majority of his team mates...they got spanked again by GSW!

The T-Wolves just do not play any D, particularly in transition.

The T-Wolves gave up 42 fast break points in today's game alone supporting my case.

Jawai had 6 offensive boards showing he is hitting the glass hard. The T-Wolves out-rebounded the Warriors 53-38, but gave up a whopping 28 turnovers compared to 12. Thankfully Jawai only had 1 TO and that was on an offensive foul call and not a bad pass or skill error.

LC did you watch this game?

Cannot believe the Warriors put up 146!!

Stephen "Michael Redd" Jackson with 15 assists! WTF?

ESPN Photo of Jawai in action from today's game: http://linky.com.au/v0m5u

Did not watch the game but followed it through ESPN's Gamecast. From what I gathered through the running commentary of the game, it was run and gun GSW all the way hence the high number of assists and number of points scored.

Career high for assists for Jackson too! Couldn't believe it myself...

Thankfully for Jawai, the majority fo the damage was done when he was sitting on the bench with 2 fouls. When he sat down, I recall they trailed by just 5 points early at the start of the 2nd period.

To be fair a lot of Nate's offensive boards were the result of his own missed gimmes... He really needs to work on that part of his game - he misses so many easy shots around the basket. However it should come with more PT, experience, and confidence...

Horrible game by Minny - a team that nearly beat the C's a few days ago... hopefully this lights a fire under them - not good enough...

Two straight horrible games in fact...including the game where Jawai scored 16...their transition defence is just plain horrible and they are now getting hurt seriously.

From the in game discussion earlier today... From Canishoopus.com

I guess you gotta laugh when you are getting pumped like that by the Warriors.


Gotta give props to Kahn for acquiring Jawai

No one had heard of him anywhere in the league, but look at his upside.

by Oceanary on Nov 9, 2009 10:08 PM CST reply actions 0 recs


Jawai just has to get into better shape..He's a little overweight.

Has the Potential to be what shaq was in his prime,

by TonyO on Nov 9, 2009 10:14 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs


Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa...

by TheH on Nov 9, 2009 10:16 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs


Comment of the Year !!!!!!!

The Contest is over.

by Jose Cordoba on Nov 9, 2009 10:25 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Jawai is getting more minutes again today agaisnt Portland. So far in 9min of action he is 2/2 from the field for 4 points to go with 3 rebounds, 2 blocks and just 1 turnover.

Al Jefferson is out for the next two games due to an ill family member.

ESPN: http://linky.com.au/22woa

The worst way to get the minutes. Worse even than another's injury IMHO. But, you're right LC, Jawai will most likely benefit from Jefferson's misfortune. Thankfully, he has definitely been earning his minutes of late and Big Nate will make the most of the opportunity.