Timberwolves beat Pistons 106-91 to hit 50-win mark for 5th time in franchise’s 35 seasons
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Timberwolves beat Pistons 106-91 to hit 50-win mark for 5th time in franchise’s 35 seasons

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Naz Reid had 21 points and 10 rebounds and Jaden McDaniels added 20 points to help the Minnesota Timberwolves overcome a sluggish start Wednesday night to beat the NBA -worst Detroit Pistons 106-91. The Wolves hit the 50-win mark for just the fifth time in their 35 seasons, matching the franchise’s third-highest total with 10 games to go. “It’s a little milestone, but we’ve still got to keep winning.” Cade Cunningham scored 32 points for the Pistons, who lost their eighth straight. “We’ve got to find ways to make them guard still.” The game was tied with less than four minutes left in the third quarter when Anderson’s mid-range floaters started to kick in.

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Timberwolves beat Magic 104-89 for 3rd straight victory
1 day, 8 hours ago

Timberwolves beat Magic 104-89 for 3rd straight victory

Associated Press  

ORLANDO, Fla. — Julius Randle had 23 points and 10 rebounds, Anthony Edwards added 21 points and seven assists and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Orlando Magic 104-89 on Thursday night for their third straight victory. Naz Reid came off the bench to score 16 points, and Rudy Gobert added 10 points and 12 rebounds for Minnesota. Magic: The lack …

NBA roundup: Lakers nip Warriors in final second, Mavericks loses against Timberwolves
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2 weeks, 2 days ago

NBA roundup: Lakers nip Warriors in final second, Mavericks loses against Timberwolves

The Hindu  

Austin Reaves drove for a go-ahead layup with one second left to cap a triple-double, LeBron James added to his Christmas Day lore with 31 points, and the Los Angeles Lakers overcame an injury to Anthony Davis to outlast the Golden State Warriors 115-113 on Wednesday night in San Francisco. The Warriors star scored eight points in a 13-4 run, …

Hawks take on the Timberwolves on 3-game slide
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Hawks take on the Timberwolves on 3-game slide

Associated Press  

Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Atlanta Hawks Atlanta; Monday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Atlanta enters the matchup against Minnesota after losing three games in a row. The Hawks’ 12.3 made 3-pointers per game this season are just 0.2 more made shots on average than the 12.1 per game the Timberwolves allow. Rudy Gobert is scoring 10.6 points per game and averaging …

Towns tears up T-wolves in return with 32 points and 20 rebounds in 133-107 romp by Knicks
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Towns tears up T-wolves in return with 32 points and 20 rebounds in 133-107 romp by Knicks

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Karl-Anthony Towns had 32 points and 20 rebounds in his return to Minnesota, leading the inspired New York Knicks past the Timberwolves 133-107 on Thursday night. Mikal Bridges scored 29 points for the Knicks, who built a lead as big as 36 points in the third quarter and won for the 12th time in 16 games. Traded to …

Timberwolves beat Lakers without LeBron James 97-87 with another defensive showing
4 weeks ago

Timberwolves beat Lakers without LeBron James 97-87 with another defensive showing

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Anthony Edwards scored 23 points and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Los Angeles Lakers 97-87 on Friday night. Anthony Davis led Los Angeles with 23 points and 11 rebounds, but the Lakers lost for the eighth time in 11 games. Austin Reaves scored 18 points in his first game back after missing five games with a left pelvic …

Timberwolves blow out Lakers 109-80 behind Randle, Gobert and tough defense
1 month, 1 week ago

Timberwolves blow out Lakers 109-80 behind Randle, Gobert and tough defense

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Julius Randle scored 18 points and Rudy Gobert had 17 points and 12 rebounds to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves past the Los Angeles Lakers 109-80 on Monday night. Anthony Edwards had only eight points on 3-for-13 shooting for the Wolves, but his Olympic teammates LeBron James and Anthony Davis were just as quiet for the Lakers. After beating …

LeBron James barely keeps double-digit scoring streak alive as LA Lakers fall to Minnesota Timberwolves
1 month, 1 week ago

LeBron James barely keeps double-digit scoring streak alive as LA Lakers fall to Minnesota Timberwolves

CNN  

CNN — LeBron James continues to endure one of the worst shooting slumps of his career as the Los Angeles Lakers were easily beaten, 109-80, by the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday. The four-time NBA champion did, however, just about keep his long-running, league-record, double-digit scoring streak alive, extending it to 1,243 games as he registered 10 points to go with …

Timberwolves stop 4-game losing streak by fending off Clippers 93-92 in NBA Cup play
1 month, 1 week ago

Timberwolves stop 4-game losing streak by fending off Clippers 93-92 in NBA Cup play

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Anthony Edwards scored 21 points on 7-for-21 shooting to help the Minnesota Timberwolves stop a four-game losing streak by holding off the Los Angeles Clippers 93-92 in an NBA Cup game Friday night. Nickeil Alexander-Walker had 12 points and 10 rebounds and Julius Randle added 11 points and 10 rebounds for the Timberwolves, who overcame 22 turnovers and …

NBA roundup: Heat turns back Mavericks in OT, Celtics beats Timberwolves
1 month, 2 weeks ago

NBA roundup: Heat turns back Mavericks in OT, Celtics beats Timberwolves

The Hindu  

Jimmy Butler scored a game-high 33 points and added nine rebounds and six assists as the host Miami Heat defeated the Dallas Mavericks 123-118 in overtime on Sunday night. Celtics 107, Timberwolves 105 Jaylen Brown scored 29 points and Jayson Tatum finished with 26 points and eight rebounds to help Boston extend its winning streak to five games by beating …

NBA roundup: Warriors clip Mavs in Klay Thompson’s return
1 month, 4 weeks ago

NBA roundup: Warriors clip Mavs in Klay Thompson’s return

The Hindu  

Stephen Curry spoiled Klay Thompson’s return to San Francisco with a game-high 37 points, including 12 straight during a late flurry that lifted the Golden State Warriors to a 120-117 victory over the Dallas Mavericks in an NBA Cup opener on Tuesday night. Knicks 111, 76ers 99 OG Anunoby scored 24 points and Josh Hart recorded a triple-double as New …

Minnesota Timberwolves Triumph Over Denver Nuggets in Thrilling Thriller
2 months, 1 week ago

Minnesota Timberwolves Triumph Over Denver Nuggets in Thrilling Thriller

The Hindu  

The Minnesota Timberwolves secured a 119-116 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Friday night in Minneapolis. Anthony Edwards led the Wolves with 29 points, while Julius Randle contributed 23 points, seven assists, and six rebounds. The Timberwolves earned their third win in the past four games, extending their winning streak to four games.

T-wolves sign Finch to contract extension covering next 4 years, coming off conference finals trip
6 months, 2 weeks ago

T-wolves sign Finch to contract extension covering next 4 years, coming off conference finals trip

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Timberwolves signed head coach Chris Finch on Monday to a contract extension that covers the next four seasons, coming off the franchise’s best finish in 20 years. Finch steered the Timberwolves to a 56-26 regular-season record, their second-best ever, before they reached the Western Conference finals and lost in five games to Dallas. The late Flip …

Mavericks defeat Timberwolves to set up NBA Finals showdown with Celtics
7 months, 1 week ago

Mavericks defeat Timberwolves to set up NBA Finals showdown with Celtics

LA Times  

Dallas guard Luka Doncic, right, celebrates during the first half of the Mavericks’ series-clinching win in Game 5 of the NBA Western Conference finals on Thursday night. Luka Doncic had a 20-point first quarter on his way to 36 points for his high this postseason, and the Dallas Mavericks beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 124-103 on Thursday night to breeze through …

Wolves reach conference finals brimming with talent and tenacity in quest for first NBA championship
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Wolves reach conference finals brimming with talent and tenacity in quest for first NBA championship

Associated Press  

DENVER — The Minnesota Timberwolves reached the Western Conference finals brimming with talent, trust and tenacity after staging the biggest Game 7 comeback since the NBA began tracking play-by-play data 28 years ago. After hiring head coach Chris Finch off Michael Malone’s staff in Denver, the Timberwolves hired away the Nuggets’ roster architect Tim Connelly, who built the Wolves explicitly …

NBA Playoffs 2024: Timberwolves advance to the Western Conference Finals with 98-90 win over Denver in Game 7
7 months, 3 weeks ago

NBA Playoffs 2024: Timberwolves advance to the Western Conference Finals with 98-90 win over Denver in Game 7

The Hindu  

Anthony Edwards overcame a slow start and the Timberwolves roared back from a 20-point second-half deficit to eliminate the reigning NBA champion Denver Nuggets 98-90 in a Game 7 Minnesota masterpiece on Sunday night. The Timberwolves overcame a 15-point halftime deficit — the largest comeback in a Game 7 in NBA playoff history — behind Edwards, who had just four …

Edwards leads Wolves back from 20-point deficit for 98-90 win over defending NBA champion Nuggets
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Edwards leads Wolves back from 20-point deficit for 98-90 win over defending NBA champion Nuggets

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Anthony Edwards overcame a slow …

Edwards leads Wolves back from 20-point deficit for 98-90 win over defending NBA champion Nuggets
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Edwards leads Wolves back from 20-point deficit for 98-90 win over defending NBA champion Nuggets

Associated Press  

DENVER — Anthony Edwards overcame a slow start and the Timberwolves roared back from a 20-point second-half deficit to eliminate the reigning NBA champion Denver Nuggets 98-90 in a Game 7 Minnesota masterpiece on Sunday night. I feel like I did that on Jamal in the fourth quarter — in the third quarter and fourth quarter — and that’s what …

NBA features two Game 7s Sunday between teams that have experienced both ends of blowouts
7 months, 3 weeks ago

NBA features two Game 7s Sunday between teams that have experienced both ends of blowouts

Associated Press  

DENVER — Denver coach Michael Malone calls them “the two greatest words in sports.” Game 7. And in a big way, like the Wolves’ 115-70 beatdown in Game 6 “But as far as the three blowouts in six games, that’s a tough one to explain,” Malone said. I think it’s going to be a tremendous Game 7.” No Western Conference …

Edwards and the Timberwolves visit Phoenix with 2-0 series lead
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Edwards and the Timberwolves visit Phoenix with 2-0 series lead

Associated Press  

Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Phoenix Suns Phoenix; Friday, 10:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Suns -4; over/under is 206.5 WESTERN CONFERENCE FIRST ROUND: Timberwolves lead series 2-0 BOTTOM LINE: The Minnesota Timberwolves visit the Phoenix Suns in the Western Conference first round with a 2-0 lead in the series. Minnesota ranks seventh in the Western Conference scoring 50.8 points per game …

DeRozan, Caruso light it up as Bulls knock off Timberwolves 109-101
9 months, 1 week ago

DeRozan, Caruso light it up as Bulls knock off Timberwolves 109-101

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — DeMar DeRozan had 27 points and eight assists and Alex Caruso added 21 points on a season-high seven 3-pointers as the hot-shooting Chicago Bulls beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 109-101 on Sunday. Nikola Vucevic had 19 points and eight rebounds, Coby White scored 17 and Ayo Dosunmu added 13 for the Bulls, who shot 52.5% from the floor, including …

Timberwolves top Cavaliers 104-91 behind Conley’s 21 points and fan favorite Reid’s 18
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Timberwolves top Cavaliers 104-91 behind Conley’s 21 points and fan favorite Reid’s 18

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Mike Conley scored 21 points and fan favorite Naz Reid added 18 points on his beach towel giveaway night, leading the Minnesota Timberwolves past the Cleveland Cavaliers 104-91 on Friday. Anthony Edwards had 16 points and 13 rebounds, Rudy Gobert grabbed 15 rebounds and Jaden McDaniels added 15 points, three steals and two blocks for the Timberwolves, who …

NBA Roundup: Wolves top Clippers after Kawhi Leonard’s exit
9 months, 4 weeks ago

NBA Roundup: Wolves top Clippers after Kawhi Leonard’s exit

The Hindu  

Anthony Edwards scored 37 points, Nickeil Alexander-Walker added 28 and the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves ended a two-game skid on Tuesday by rallying for a 118-100 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers, who lost Kawhi Leonard after one quarter. Celtics 123, Jazz 107 Jayson Tatum tossed in a game-high 38 points and Derrick White made 7 of 11 3-point attempts and …

Minnesota visits Cleveland after Edwards’ 44-point showing
10 months ago

Minnesota visits Cleveland after Edwards’ 44-point showing

Associated Press  

Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Cleveland Cavaliers Cleveland; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Timberwolves -1; over/under is 209 BOTTOM LINE: Minnesota visits the Cleveland Cavaliers after Anthony Edwards scored 44 points in the Timberwolves’ 113-111 victory against the Indiana Pacers. Gobert is scoring 13.9 points per game and averaging 12.8 rebounds for the Timberwolves. LAST 10 GAMES: Cavaliers: 5-5, …

Rudy Gobert, Michael Conley lead Timberwolves past Trail Blazers 119-114
10 months ago

Rudy Gobert, Michael Conley lead Timberwolves past Trail Blazers 119-114

Hindustan Times  

MINNEAPOLIS — Rudy Gobert had 25 points and 16 rebounds for his 43rd double-double of the season, Michael Conley added 19 points and seven assists, and the Minnesota Timberwolves completed a four-game season sweep of Portland, beating the Trail Blazers 119-114 Monday night. Karl-Anthony Towns scored 14 points, Anthony Edwards had 13, and Naz Reid added 12 points on 4-for-4 …

Timberwolves jump out to a 30-point lead over Blazers and finish with a 128-91 victory
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Timberwolves jump out to a 30-point lead over Blazers and finish with a 128-91 victory

Associated Press  

PORTLAND, Ore. — Anthony Edwards scored 34 points and the Minnesota Timberwolves built a 30-point lead after the most lopsided first quarter in the NBA this season, handing the Portland Trail Blazers a sixth straight loss with a 128-91 rout on Thursday night. “He’s very coachable and I’m happy with his development, he’s been playing really good.” The game wrapped …

Towns leads Timberwolves in 121-87 win over Mavs team missing Doncic and Irving
11 months, 1 week ago

Towns leads Timberwolves in 121-87 win over Mavs team missing Doncic and Irving

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Karl-Anthony Towns had 29 points and nine rebounds for the Minnesota Timberwolves in a 121-87 victory over the depleted Dallas Mavericks, who played Wednesday night without stars Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving. “That’s what’s really good about this year.” Doncic and Irving both sat for the third game this season, and the Mavericks have lost all three. With …

West-leading Timberwolves beat Grizzlies 118-103 to reach midpoint with 30-11 record
11 months, 3 weeks ago

West-leading Timberwolves beat Grizzlies 118-103 to reach midpoint with 30-11 record

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Anthony Edwards scored 26 of his 28 points in the second half and the West-leading Minnesota Timberwolves beat the injury-ravaged Memphis Grizzlies 118-103 on Thursday night. Santi Aldama, who had 13 points off the bench, tried to get under Gobert’s skin with stare-downs, trash talk and lobbying the officials for foul calls on the three-time NBA Defensive Player …

Edwards scores 31, Timberwolves hold on to beat the Lakers 108-106 on LeBron’s 39th birthday
1 year ago

Edwards scores 31, Timberwolves hold on to beat the Lakers 108-106 on LeBron’s 39th birthday

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — LeBron James woke up sick on his 39th birthday, unsure if he’d be able to help the Los Angeles Lakers in their road game Saturday night against the Western Conference-leading Minnesota Timberwolves. Unfortunately for the Lakers, the NBA’s replay center ruled the long jumper with 3.3 seconds left was just a 2-pointer, leaving James to question the replay …

Pistons beat Raptors 129-127 to end NBA record-tying losing streak at 28 games
1 year ago

Pistons beat Raptors 129-127 to end NBA record-tying losing streak at 28 games

Associated Press  

DETROIT — The Detroit Pistons ended their NBA record-tying losing streak at 28 games with a 129-127 victory over the short-handed Toronto Raptors on Saturday night, as Cade Cunningham had 30 points and 12 assists. “We’ve been fighting hard for a couple of months to get one, and we’ve been through a lot of adversity.” Pascal Siakam had 35 points …

NBA: Thunder Upset Timberwolves, Pistons Slump to 27th Straight Defeat
1 year ago

NBA: Thunder Upset Timberwolves, Pistons Slump to 27th Straight Defeat

News 18  

The Oklahoma City Thunder, fueled by 34 points from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander knocked off Western Conference leaders Minnesota 129-106 on Tuesday as Detroit’s 27th defeat saddled them with an unwelcome piece of NBA history. Jalen Williams scored 21 points, rookie Chet Holmgren and Lu Dort added 20 apiece and Oklahoma City made 18 three-pointers in a game they led by as …

Pistons match NBA single-season record with 26th straight loss, fall 126-115 to the Nets
1 year ago

Pistons match NBA single-season record with 26th straight loss, fall 126-115 to the Nets

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Pistons players sat in stunned silence, staring blankly ahead in their locker room after yet another loss. Detroit matched the league record for the longest losing streak in a single season, falling 126-115 to the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday night for its 26th straight loss. There has to be like a plan of action, so we’re just …

Bucks beat the Knicks again in a one-sided series, with the teams set to meet again on Christmas
1 year ago

Bucks beat the Knicks again in a one-sided series, with the teams set to meet again on Christmas

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 28 points, seven assists and seven rebounds, Bobby Portis added 23 points and 11 boards, and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the New York Knicks 130-111 on Saturday, opening a two-game series with their seventh straight victory. Khris Middleton scored 20 points for the Bucks, who beat the Knicks for the ninth straight time and …

Pistons fall for 25th straight time, move within loss of tying NBA single-season record
1 year ago

Pistons fall for 25th straight time, move within loss of tying NBA single-season record

Associated Press  

DETROIT — Kelly Olynyk scored 25 points and the short-handed Utah Jazz beat Detroit 119-111 on Thursday night for the Pistons’ 25th straight loss — one short of the NBA single season record. TIMBERWOLVES 118, LAKERS 111 MINNEAPOLIS — Anthony Edwards had 27 points to steady Minnesota and the Timberwolves handed Los Angeles — with LeBron James sitting out on …

Pistons drop 25th straight to move within loss of tying NBA single-season record
1 year ago

Pistons drop 25th straight to move within loss of tying NBA single-season record

Associated Press  

DETROIT — Kelly Olynyk scored 25 points and the short-handed Utah Jazz beat Detroit 119-111 on Thursday night for the Pistons’ 25th straight loss — one short of the NBA single season record. “We’re not 2-26 bad — no way are we that bad,” said Cade Cunningham, who led Detroit with 28 points and 10 assists. “That’s a hard game …

NBA Roundup: 76ers hand Pistons 21st straight loss, Pelicans pip wizards
1 year ago

NBA Roundup: 76ers hand Pistons 21st straight loss, Pelicans pip wizards

The Hindu  

Joel Embiid scored 30 of his 41 points in the first half and the Philadelphia 76ers handed the Detroit Pistons their 21st straight loss, 129-111 on Wednesday night to open a home-and-home series. PELICANS 142, WIZARDS 122 Brandon Ingram scored a season-high 40 points, Trey Murphy III added six 3-pointers and 27 points and short-handed New Orleans had its best …

What have we learned from the Timberwolves’ NBA-leading 16-4 start?
1 year, 1 month ago

What have we learned from the Timberwolves’ NBA-leading 16-4 start?

New York Times  

With each passing day, the Minnesota Timberwolves’ rise in the Western Conference grows more and more eye-opening. Anthony Edwards has leaped, Karl-Anthony Towns has bounced back from last season’s injury-plagued season and Gobert has been dominant after a subpar first season in Minnesota. “I think I’m the best Rudy I’ve ever been, and I think there’s still a lot of …

Timberwolves face the Spurs on 4-game win streak
1 year, 1 month ago

Timberwolves face the Spurs on 4-game win streak

Associated Press  

San Antonio Spurs vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Minneapolis; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Timberwolves -11.5; over/under is 224.5 BOTTOM LINE: Minnesota heads into a matchup against San Antonio as winners of four straight games. The Timberwolves average 11.5 made 3-pointers per game this season, 2.9 fewer makes per game than the Spurs allow. The Spurs average 12.9 made …

NBA 2023-24 Roundup: Balanced scoring lifts Milwaukee Bucks past Washinton Wizards
1 year, 1 month ago

NBA 2023-24 Roundup: Balanced scoring lifts Milwaukee Bucks past Washinton Wizards

The Hindu  

Brook Lopez, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard each eclipsed 30 points as the Milwaukee Bucks improved to 3-0 in in-season tournament play with a 131-128 win over the visiting Washington Wizards. Rockets 105 - Nuggets 86 Jalen Green scored a team-high 25 points while Alperen Sengun and two more teammates added double-doubles as Houston extended its homecourt winning streak to …

NBA roundup: Despite 51 from Zach LaVine, Detroit Pistons pips Chicago Bulls
1 year, 2 months ago

NBA roundup: Despite 51 from Zach LaVine, Detroit Pistons pips Chicago Bulls

The Hindu  

Cade Cunningham had 25 points and 10 assists as the host Detroit Pistons overcame a career high from Zach LaVine and defeated the Chicago Bulls 118-102 in their home opener on Saturday night. | Photo Credit: AP Reid made 10 of 14 shots from the floor and tied a career high by hitting four treys as Minnesota’s bench contributed 42 …

Pistons overcome Zach LaVine’s 51 points to beat the Bulls 118-102
1 year, 2 months ago

Pistons overcome Zach LaVine’s 51 points to beat the Bulls 118-102

Associated Press  

DETROIT — Jalen Duren had 23 points and 15 rebounds as the Detroit Pistons overcame a career-high 51 points from Zach LaVine to beat the Chicago Bulls 118-102 on Saturday night. 76ERS 114, RAPTORS 107 TORONTO — Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey each scored 34 points, and Philadelphia beat Toronto to give new coach Nick Nurse his first win against …

NBA: Denver Nuggets Three Up Against Minnesota Timberwolves, New York Knicks Rout Cleveland Cavaliers to Lead 2-1
1 year, 8 months ago

NBA: Denver Nuggets Three Up Against Minnesota Timberwolves, New York Knicks Rout Cleveland Cavaliers to Lead 2-1

News 18  

The Denver Nuggets, fueled by a Nikola Jokic triple-double, beat Minnesota 120-111 on Friday to take a 3-0 stranglehold on their NBA Western Conference playoff series as the New York Knicks and Atlanta Hawks notched big home wins. In New York, Jalen Brunson scored 21 points and RJ Barrett added 19 for the Knicks, who rebounded from a humbling game …

NBA: Memphis Grizzlies, Milwaukee Bucks bounce back as Nuggets see off Wolves
1 year, 8 months ago

NBA: Memphis Grizzlies, Milwaukee Bucks bounce back as Nuggets see off Wolves

Firstpost  

Los Angeles: The Milwaukee Bucks and Memphis Grizzlies bounced back to level their respective NBA playoff series’ with crucial victories Wednesday, as Jamal Murray delivered a 40-point masterpiece to give the Denver Nuggets a commanding 2-0 lead over the Minnesota Timberwolves. “Just the fact that he’s missed the last two postseasons, just to have him back, and playing at that …

Bucks clinch NBA’s best record, beat Bulls 105-92
1 year, 9 months ago

Bucks clinch NBA’s best record, beat Bulls 105-92

Associated Press  

MILWAUKEE — Bobby Portis had 27 points and 13 rebounds, starting in place of the injured Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks wrapped up the top seed in the NBA playoffs, beating the Chicago Bulls 105-92 on Wednesday night. CLIPPERS 125, LAKERS 118 LOS ANGELES — Norman Powell scored 27 points, Kawhi Leonard added 25 and the Los Angeles Clippers …

Lakers overtake Timberwolves in standings with 123-111 win
1 year, 9 months ago

Lakers overtake Timberwolves in standings with 123-111 win

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Anthony Davis scored 17 of his 38 points in the fourth quarter and had 17 rebounds to lift the Los Angeles Lakers past Minnesota 123-111 and leapfrog the Timberwolves on Friday night in the crowded Western Conference playoff race. “You’ve got to have that one pivotal force that’s leading the charge, and in our case with this particular …

NBA result today: DeRozan scores 49 as Bulls beat Timberwolves in double OT
1 year, 9 months ago

NBA result today: DeRozan scores 49 as Bulls beat Timberwolves in double OT

The Hindu  

DeMar DeRozan scored a season-high 49 points, Zach LaVine finished with 39, and the Chicago Bulls beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 139-131 in double overtime on Friday night. Minnesota All-Star Anthony Edwards left with a sprained right ankle in the first quarter, and the Timberwolves lost for the fourth time in five games. Minnesota’s Naz Reid had a layup rim out, …

NBA: Minnesota Timberwolves, Golden State Warriors out to move above break-even mark
1 year, 10 months ago

NBA: Minnesota Timberwolves, Golden State Warriors out to move above break-even mark

The Hindu  

Two.500 teams much in need of a winning streak go head-to-head Sunday afternoon in San Francisco when the Minnesota Timberwolves visit the Golden State Warriors. Golden State had its long-range offensive game in high gear Friday night at home against the Houston Rockets, making a season-high-tying 26 3-pointers -- one off the NBA record -- in a 116-101 victory. Playing …

NBA: Timberwolves push past Warriors in overtime
1 year, 11 months ago

NBA: Timberwolves push past Warriors in overtime

The Hindu  

Anthony Edwards saved four of his 27 points for the final 1:43 of overtime as the Minnesota Timberwolves outlasted the Golden State Warriors 119-114 on Wednesday night in Minneapolis. After missing their first four shots of overtime and watching an Andrew Wiggins dunk put Golden State up 112-110, the Timberwolves got a second chance on their fifth possession. Edwards scored …

NBA: Surprising Minnesota Timberwolves, Sacramento Kings square off again
1 year, 11 months ago

NBA: Surprising Minnesota Timberwolves, Sacramento Kings square off again

The Hindu  

Two teams that have positioned themselves to make rare playoff appearances hope to continue to rise at the other’s expense when the Sacramento Kings visit the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday night in Minneapolis. The Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards was the game’s leading scorer with 34 points to go with 10 rebounds and six assists. The Kings, whose current.563 winning percentage is …

NBA: Timberwolves extend surge, hand Grizzlies their fifth straight loss
1 year, 11 months ago

NBA: Timberwolves extend surge, hand Grizzlies their fifth straight loss

The Hindu  

Anthony Edwards collected 25 points, seven rebounds and seven assists to propel the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 111-100 victory over the reeling Memphis Grizzlies on Friday in Minneapolis. D’Angelo Russell recorded 19 points, eight rebounds, seven assists and three steals for the Timberwolves, who have won 10 of their last 14 games to move one game above.500 on the season. …

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