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Tue Feb 03, 2009 10:59 pm EST

Gomes to Timberwolves: 'I got this'

By Kelly Dwyer


Following on the heels of Kobe Bryant's record-shattering 61-point performance against the Knicks on Monday, Minnesota forward Ryan Gomes played tit-for-tat, registering 16 points and six rebounds in the Timberwolves win over an imposing Indiana Pacers team on Tuesday. 

With Mark Madsen out for 8-to-12 weeks with a "DNP - Coach's Decision," it fell to Gomes to keep his Timberwolves (16-30 entering Tuesday night) team from falling prey to a lack of confidence, a case of self-doubt, or a sustained bout of mediocre play from the Pacers. All would have been enough to down the Timberwolves on Tuesday, but Gomes would not let it happen.

"I had to do something," Gomes told the assembled media member(s) after the win. "Had to. It was Gomes time."

Go time?

"Gomes time. My name. Gomes time."

Showcasing some basketball moves over 35 minutes of play, Gomes took an impressive 18 shots on the game, even making seven of those attempts. Though his three-pointers (1-6) weren't falling, he did turn the ball over three times.

His presence was palpable, because he was on the court at the time. And the 11,015(ish) in attendance will likely always remember where they parked on this special night, because they wrote the name of the lot down.

Beno Udrih? Your move.

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  1. Kevin L
    1. Posted by Kevin L Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:50 pm EDT

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    wow! c'mon Kd really? comparing Ryan Gomes to Kobe bryant ?
  2. buloy
    2. Posted by buloy Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:26 pm EDT

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    gomes time! 1st!
  3. THE KING
    3. Posted by THE KING Tue Feb 03, 2009 11:18 pm EST

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    Kwame Brown to Pistons: 'I got this'
  4. Saro G
    4. Posted by Saro G Thu Sep 03, 2009 2:46 pm EDT

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    Very well played, sir.
    *tips cap*
  5. Peter O
    5. Posted by Peter O Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:03 pm EDT

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    lol :D
  6. Zach H. from Talk H.
    6. Posted by Zach H. from Talk H. Thu Sep 03, 2009 11:00 pm EDT

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    Phenomenal post.
  7. wadejared
    7. Posted by wadejared Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:38 pm EDT

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    you're a cruel, cruel human being who i can only assume skins pandas for sport.
  8. I have to poop
    8. Posted by I have to poop Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:14 pm EDT

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    Dwyer, I don't know if you are trying to mock Kobe with this garbage but it sure seems that way. Honestly, you couldn't think of anything better to share with us tonight. Seriously, your stuff is getting worse by the day. Please get it together. I used to like your blogs but if this is all you can come up with just quit already. You are in a big time slump. I would compare you to the Clippers at this point. How are you going to dig yourself out. I would suggest firing yourself like Dunleavy should have a long time ago. Good luck though.
  9. KD
    9. Posted by KD Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:48 pm EDT

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    Only a Kobe fan could read a post mocking Ryan Gomes' night in comparison to a 61-point game from Kobe, and read it as some sort of rip job on Kobe.
  10. Ben Q. Rock
    10. Posted by Ben Q. Rock Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:28 pm EDT

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    I was kinda hoping you'd save this one for Anthony Johnson...
  11. I have to poop
    11. Posted by I have to poop Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:14 pm EDT

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    Ok Dwyer whatever you say. I'm not going to argue with you. That what it seems like to me. Keep up the good work.
  12. I have to poop
    12. Posted by I have to poop Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:14 pm EDT

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    Just a couple of questions for you Dwyer. I know you are supposed to be neutral when you do these blogs but i was just wondering: 1. Who was your favorite NBA team before you started doing this or who is it now if you want to tell us that? 2. Do you dislike Kobe as a person, as a player, both or not at all.
    That's all, just wondering.
  13. UnbiasedFan-idiot Dirk Nut Hugger,
    13. Posted by UnbiasedFan-idiot Dirk Nut Hugger, Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:53 pm EDT

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    Kelly Dwyer - The Principal Kobe Haters.
  14. I have to poop
    14. Posted by I have to poop Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:14 pm EDT

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    Nevermind. I don't want to start trouble with you. I'm sure it's difficult reading all the hate posts you get. I apoligize for being harsh. I just didn't enjoy your blog from tonight or last night. I'm sure the next one will be better.
  15. hipocrab
    15. Posted by hipocrab Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:19 pm EDT

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    Is like comparing a grade AAA steak and a hot dog from the hot dog stand. Which is not bad but is just a hot dog
  16. Ceaser
    16. Posted by Ceaser Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:02 pm EDT

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    with mark madsen out....lmao. How can u talk bout the gomes? Actually aint a bad stat line, but look at Scalerbrine in KG's absence. Mans gotta do it.
  17. nicskelvin
    17. Posted by nicskelvin Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:38 pm EDT

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    i dont understand why yahoo hasnt fired this dumbass yet...seriouslyyyy
    first hating kobee at a same timee...making fun of poor Gomes...
    such a bull [profane] post.
  18. Kevin L
    18. Posted by Kevin L Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:50 pm EDT

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    hahahahhahaaaa wow
  19. whoaaa
    19. Posted by whoaaa Thu Sep 03, 2009 2:53 pm EDT

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    what the heck, are you serious!? making fun of gomes? The guy scored 16 in an NBA game! I'd like to see you score a point dummy!
  20. SeanO
    20. Posted by SeanO Thu Sep 03, 2009 2:52 pm EDT

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    Guys... the article is a parody, calm dowwwwwn!
    I'm like the biggest Kobe fan, and I can easily see he is not bagging on Kobe.
    And like I always say... "Miles Bryant is gonna OWN the Boston Jazz in 8 games this year to final win the Stanley Cup!!!
  21. Leighton
    21. Posted by Leighton Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:05 pm EDT

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    funny
  22. Alex
    22. Posted by Alex Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:21 pm EDT

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    hahahahahaha
  23. Nicholas W
    23. Posted by Nicholas W Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:57 pm EDT

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    CALM DOWN, FOLKS! The post is a parody. And it's HILARIOUS! One of the best posts of the year, in my opinion. And it only makes what Kobe did the other night seem that much more ridiculous; in a good way.
    Keep up the good work.
  24. xxay
    24. Posted by xxay Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:51 pm EDT

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    You Kobe fanboy think everything is about Kobe? It's so stupid. I don't see anything here mocking Kobe. Get a life Kobe fanboys.
  25. bwdenman
    25. Posted by bwdenman Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:15 pm EDT

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    Skeets at the NAMBLA meeting...."i saw this 3rd grade boy and said, I got this"....you're a tool, dude!

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