Timberwolves Dominate Raptors in Thrilling Game
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Timberwolves Dominate Raptors in Thrilling Game

Associated Press  

The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Toronto Raptors 112-101 on Saturday night. Julius Randle had a double-double with 24 points and 9 rebounds, while Anthony Edwards also scored 24 points. The Timberwolves dominated the paint and outscored the Raptors 56-42 in the second half. The Raptors struggled to find their rhythm offensively, missing eight of their first nine shots in the first quarter and only scoring nine points in the third quarter. The Timberwolves held on for the win, their first home opener sellouts since 1990.

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Hawks take on the Timberwolves on 3-game slide
1 day, 11 hours 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 …

Anthony Edwards leads rising Timberwolves over Spurs
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1 week ago

Anthony Edwards leads rising Timberwolves over Spurs

Hindustan Times  

Anthony Edwards scored 26 points in 28 minutes of court time to help lift the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves to a 106-92 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday in a Western Conference game created by the results of the NBA Cup. Alexander-Walker added 17 points in a reserve role for Minnesota while Jaden McDaniels racked up 12 points and …

LeBron James barely keeps double-digit scoring streak alive as LA Lakers fall to Minnesota Timberwolves
2 weeks, 6 days 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
3 weeks, 2 days 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
4 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: Magic steps up late to win against Lakers; Jazz loses to Spurs
1 month ago

NBA roundup: Magic steps up late to win against Lakers; Jazz loses to Spurs

The Hindu  

Franz Wagner scored 15 of his 37 points in the fourth quarter, including a go-ahead 3-pointer with 2.5 seconds remaining, and the visiting Orlando Magic rallied for a 119-118 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday. Spurs beats Jazz Harrison Barnes had 25 points and 10 rebounds and Chris Paul made key plays down the stretch and finished with …

Williams and Grant help Trail Blazers beat Timberwolves 122-108
1 month, 1 week ago

Williams and Grant help Trail Blazers beat Timberwolves 122-108

Associated Press  

PORTLAND, Ore. — Robert Williams and Jerami Grant each scored 19 points to lead the Portland Trail Blazers to a 122-108 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday night. Banton entered the game after Portland lost Anfernee Simons for the game due to a chest injury and his backup, Scoot Henderson, picked up three fouls in the first quarter. “It …

Spurs Dominate Timberwolves, Continue Their Unbeatable Start
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Spurs Dominate Timberwolves, Continue Their Unbeatable Start

Associated Press  

The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 113-103 without coach Gregg Popovich due to illness. Keldon Johnson led the Spurs with 25 points, 13 assists, and 10 rebounds, while Chris Paul contributed 15 points and 13 assists. Victor Wembanyama had 17 points and 6 rebounds for the Timberwolves.

Minnesota Timberwolves Triumph Over Denver Nuggets in Thrilling Thriller
1 month, 3 weeks 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.

Timberwolves Pull Off Thrilling Thriller, Overcome Nuggets in 119-116
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Timberwolves Pull Off Thrilling Thriller, Overcome Nuggets in 119-116

Associated Press  

Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Denver Nuggets 119-116 in a thrilling thriller. Edwards scored 29 points, including a go-ahead basket with 25.7 seconds left, and Gobert contributed 17 points and 14 rebounds. The Timberwolves recovered from a 25-3 deficit in the fourth quarter and held on for the victory.

Cavaliers Dominate Raptors in Season Opener, Clinching First Win in Five Seasons
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Cavaliers Dominate Raptors in Season Opener, Clinching First Win in Five Seasons

Associated Press  

The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Toronto Raptors 136-106 in their season opener. Evan Mobley led the Cavs with 25 points, while Donovan Mitchell added 21. The Cavaliers dominated the paint, outscoring the Raptors 20-4 in the final 5:09 of the first half. Cleveland led 69-49 at the break and went on to win the game 136-106.

Timberwolves roster analysis: Anthony Edwards’ leadership, new additions and more
2 months ago

Timberwolves roster analysis: Anthony Edwards’ leadership, new additions and more

New York Times  

Tickets are selling like they have never sold before in Minnesota Timberwolves history. Randle only played in one preseason game, so there is work to be done to build the chemistry that was so palpable on last season’s squad. When the Timberwolves first made the trade with the Knicks, there was excitement surrounding DiVincenzo’s 3-point accuracy and volume that he …

Timberwolves Seek Quick Pivot from Towns Trade to Maintain Last Season's NBA Conference Finals Momentum
2 months, 1 week ago

Timberwolves Seek Quick Pivot from Towns Trade to Maintain Last Season's NBA Conference Finals Momentum

Associated Press  

The Minnesota Timberwolves have made a significant move by trading F Karl-Anthony Towns to the New York Knicks for F Julius Randle and G Donte DiVincenzo. This trade is designed to keep the window open for championship contention around Anthony Edwards, who is entering his prime years. The Timberwolves are also adding defensive reinforcements in Randle and DiVincenzo, who are …

Mavericks look to secure conference finals victory over the Timberwolves
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Mavericks look to secure conference finals victory over the Timberwolves

Associated Press  

Dallas Mavericks vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Minneapolis; Thursday, 8:30 p.m. EDT WESTERN CONFERENCE FINALS: Mavericks lead series 3-1 BOTTOM LINE: The Dallas Mavericks look to clinch the series over the Minnesota Timberwolves in game five of the Western Conference finals. TOP PERFORMERS: Karl-Anthony Towns is scoring 21.8 points per game and averaging 8.3 rebounds for the Timberwolves. LAST 10 GAMES: Timberwolves: …

Dallas tries to clinch conference finals in game 4
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Dallas tries to clinch conference finals in game 4

Associated Press  

Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Dallas Mavericks Dallas; Tuesday, 8:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Mavericks -3.5; over/under is 210 WESTERN CONFERENCE FINALS: Mavericks lead series 3-0 BOTTOM LINE: The Dallas Mavericks look to clinch the Western Conference finals over the Minnesota Timberwolves in game four. Dallas is eighth in the NBA with 15.8 fast break points per game led by Irving …

Luka Doncic’s late heroics lift Mavericks to Game 2 victory over Timberwolves
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Luka Doncic’s late heroics lift Mavericks to Game 2 victory over Timberwolves

LA Times  

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic celebrates after making a three-pointer in the final seconds of a 109-108 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 2 of the NBA Western Conference finals on Friday. Luka Doncic hit the go-ahead three-pointer with Rudy Gobert guarding him at the top of the key with three seconds left, posting his fifth triple-double of the …

Mavericks stand tall against Timberwolves with big effort around the rim
7 months ago

Mavericks stand tall against Timberwolves with big effort around the rim

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Few teams can match the size of the Minnesota Timberwolves with their trio of towers in NBA Defensive Player of the Year Rudy Gobert, four-time All-Star Karl-Anthony Towns and Sixth Man of the Year Naz Reid. Dereck Lively II, the 7-foot-1 rookie Dallas acquired on draft night after he was selected 12th overall, and 6-10 Daniel Gafford, who …

Denver, Minnesota set for game 7 matchup
7 months ago

Denver, Minnesota set for game 7 matchup

Associated Press  

Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Denver Nuggets Denver; Sunday, 8 p.m. EDT WESTERN CONFERENCE SECOND ROUND: Series tied 3-3 BOTTOM LINE: The Denver Nuggets and the Minnesota Timberwolves face off in game seven of the Western Conference second round. Minnesota ranks third in the Western Conference with 34.2 defensive rebounds per game led by Rudy Gobert averaging 9.2. The Timberwolves average 12.6 …

Nuggets vs. Timberwolves: Jokic scores 40, Nuggets shut down Edwards
7 months, 1 week ago

Nuggets vs. Timberwolves: Jokic scores 40, Nuggets shut down Edwards

Associated Press  

DENVER — Nikola Jokic received the Michael Jordan award from Commissioner Adam Silver before tipoff, then delivered a memorable playoff performance to celebrate his third MVP trophy Tuesday night. Jokic scored 40 points and dished out 13 assists and the Denver Nuggets shut down Anthony Edwards in a 112-97 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves that put the reigning NBA champs …

Minnesota takes 2-1 lead into game 4 against Denver
7 months, 1 week ago

Minnesota takes 2-1 lead into game 4 against Denver

Associated Press  

Denver Nuggets vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Minneapolis; Sunday, 8 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Timberwolves -2.5; over/under is 204 WESTERN CONFERENCE SECOND ROUND: Timberwolves lead series 2-1 BOTTOM LINE: The Minnesota Timberwolves host the Denver Nuggets in the Western Conference second round with a 2-1 lead in the series. The Timberwolves average 12.6 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.4 more …

Late 3 gives Pacers 111-106 victory over Knicks
7 months, 1 week ago

Late 3 gives Pacers 111-106 victory over Knicks

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — Andrew Nembhard made a 31-foot, tiebreaking 3-pointer with 16 seconds left, Tyrese Haliburton scored 35 points and the Indiana Pacers rallied in the fourth quarter to beat the banged-up and short-handed New York Knicks 111-106 on Friday night in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. New York led by nine with 9:45 remaining and was in position …

NBA: Timberwolves maul Nuggets, Brunson fires Knicks over Pacers
7 months, 2 weeks ago

NBA: Timberwolves maul Nuggets, Brunson fires Knicks over Pacers

The Hindu  

The Minnesota Timberwolves produced a dominant defensive display to seize a commanding 2-0 lead in its best-of-seven playoff series against the Denver Nuggets with a 106-80 road victory on Monday. “We just wanted to come here and find a way to win the game.” The normally unflappable Nuggets may also be without star point guard Jamal Murray for game three. …

Minnesota looks to secure series against Phoenix in game 4
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Minnesota looks to secure series against Phoenix in game 4

Associated Press  

Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Phoenix Suns Phoenix; Sunday, 9:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Timberwolves -1; over/under is 211 WESTERN CONFERENCE FIRST ROUND: Timberwolves lead series 3-0 BOTTOM LINE: The Minnesota Timberwolves look to clinch the series over the Phoenix Suns in game four of the Western Conference first round. The 116.2 points per game the Suns score are 9.7 more …

Anthony Edwards scores 36 points, Timberwolves beat Suns 126-109 for 3-0 series lead
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Anthony Edwards scores 36 points, Timberwolves beat Suns 126-109 for 3-0 series lead

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — Anthony Edwards hit a jumper late in the fourth quarter and snarled as he ran down the court, pounding his chest with his fist for emphasis as Minnesota pulled away for another dominant playoff win. Edwards scored 36 points, Rudy Gobert added 19 points and 14 rebounds and the Timberwolves used a hot-shooting third quarter to beat the …

Edwards and the Timberwolves visit Phoenix with 2-0 series lead
7 months, 4 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 …

Minnesota starts playoffs against Phoenix
8 months ago

Minnesota starts playoffs against Phoenix

Associated Press  

Phoenix Suns vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Minneapolis; Saturday, 3:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Timberwolves -1.5; over/under is 214 WESTERN CONFERENCE FIRST ROUND: Timberwolves host first series matchup BOTTOM LINE: The Minnesota Timberwolves host the Phoenix Suns to start the Western Conference first round. Minnesota ranks seventh in the Western Conference with 50.8 points per game in the paint led by …

Jokic scores 41 points and leads Nuggets past Timberwolves 116-107 to take lead in West
8 months, 1 week ago

Jokic scores 41 points and leads Nuggets past Timberwolves 116-107 to take lead in West

Associated Press  

DENVER — Nikola Jokic minimized the matchup between teams tied atop the Western Conference standings, then put on a show for the ages — and for anyone still doubting he’s the best player on the planet. I don’t think anybody in the NBA can guard Nikola 1-on-1.” Jamal Murray added 20 points in 27 minutes and Michael Porter Jr. scored …

Denver hosts Minnesota following Edwards’ 51-point outing
8 months, 1 week ago

Denver hosts Minnesota following Edwards’ 51-point outing

Associated Press  

Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Denver Nuggets Denver; Wednesday, 10 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Nuggets -5.5; over/under is 213.5 BOTTOM LINE: Minnesota takes on the Denver Nuggets after Anthony Edwards scored 51 points in the Timberwolves’ 130-121 victory over the Washington Wizards. Denver ranks eighth in the league with 33.7 defensive rebounds per game led by Nikola Jokic averaging 9.5. …

Anthony Edwards scores career-high 51 points, Timberwolves rally to beat Wizards 130-121
8 months, 1 week ago

Anthony Edwards scores career-high 51 points, Timberwolves rally to beat Wizards 130-121

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Anthony Edwards scored a career-high 51 points and the Minnesota Timberwolves overcame an early 21-point deficit with a dominant second half to beat the Washington Wizards 130-121 on Tuesday night. “He put me in the office 2-3 days ago and said, ‘Look man we’ve got this Washington game, and we need to win it, need to come ready …

Houston plays Minnesota, looks for 8th straight road win
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Houston plays Minnesota, looks for 8th straight road win

Associated Press  

Houston Rockets vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Minneapolis; Tuesday, 8 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Houston visits Minnesota aiming to extend its seven-game road winning streak. Minnesota leads the NBA allowing only 106.2 points per game while holding opponents to 44.8% shooting. LAST 10 GAMES: Timberwolves: 7-3, averaging 110.8 points, 40.8 rebounds, 27.7 assists, 9.0 steals and 5.8 blocks per game while shooting …

DeRozan, Caruso light it up as Bulls knock off Timberwolves 109-101
8 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Conley, Edwards lead surging Timberwolves past Nuggets 111-98 and into 1st-place tie in West
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Conley, Edwards lead surging Timberwolves past Nuggets 111-98 and into 1st-place tie in West

Associated Press  

DENVER — This is why Glen Taylor doesn’t want to let go of the Minnesota Timberwolves. Anthony Edwards scored 25 points and Mike Conley added 23 in Minnesota’s 111-98 rout of Denver on Friday night that sent the Timberwolves into a first-place tie in the Western Conference — and the defending NBA champion Nuggets into third place. “There’s a lot …

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

Jokic’s 35 points pace Nuggets in 115-112 win over short-handed Timberwolves after tight finish
9 months ago

Jokic’s 35 points pace Nuggets in 115-112 win over short-handed Timberwolves after tight finish

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Nikola Jokic had 35 points and 16 rebounds and Michael Porter Jr. scored 13 of his 26 points in the fourth quarter as the Denver Nuggets fended off the undermanned and undersized Minnesota Timberwolves 115-112 on Tuesday night. “That’s something we really have to get better at.” The Nuggets moved within percentage points of idle Oklahoma City for …

Edwards scores 32 points, leads banged-up Timberwolves to 114-104 win at Utah
9 months ago

Edwards scores 32 points, leads banged-up Timberwolves to 114-104 win at Utah

Associated Press  

SALT LAKE CITY — Anthony Edwards had 32 points, eight assists and seven rebounds to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves over the Utah Jazz 114-104 on Monday night. He’s a little more composed, not rushing it as much.” Naz Reid added 17 points on 7-of-12 shooting but did not play after halftime due to a head injury. Utah lost its second …

Minnesota visits Cleveland after Edwards’ 44-point showing
9 months, 2 weeks 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
9 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Portland takes on Minnesota, looks to stop 4-game skid
10 months, 1 week ago

Portland takes on Minnesota, looks to stop 4-game skid

Associated Press  

Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Portland Trail Blazers Portland, Oregon; Tuesday, 10 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Timberwolves -8.5; over/under is 216.5 BOTTOM LINE: Portland aims to end its four-game losing streak when the Trail Blazers play Minnesota. The Trail Blazers score 108.2 points per game, 1.2 more points than the 107.0 the Timberwolves allow. The Timberwolves average 113.6 points per …

Towns, Edwards help Timberwolves rally in second half for 121-100 victory over Clippers
10 months, 1 week ago

Towns, Edwards help Timberwolves rally in second half for 121-100 victory over Clippers

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Karl-Anthony Towns scored 24 points, Anthony Edwards added 23 and the Minnesota Timberwolves pulled away in the second half for a 121-100 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday night in a matchup of two of the top teams in the Western Conference. They recognize that and set the tone at the start of the second …

Towns leads Timberwolves in 121-87 win over Mavs team missing Doncic and Irving
10 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Edwards scores 27 as Timberwolves top Thunder 107-101 in a matchup of Western Conference leaders
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Edwards scores 27 as Timberwolves top Thunder 107-101 in a matchup of Western Conference leaders

Associated Press  

OKLAHOMA CITY — Anthony Edwards scored 27 points and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 107-101 on Monday in a matchup of teams that entered the night tied atop the Western Conference standings. “Anthony did a really good job with picking his spots, trusting his teammates, playing clean and quick, getting downhill, putting the pressure on them,” Minnesota …

Anthony Edwards scores 38 as Timberwolves return to form, beat Wizards 118-107
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Anthony Edwards scores 38 as Timberwolves return to form, beat Wizards 118-107

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Anthony Edwards scored 38 points and the Western Conference-leading Minnesota Timberwolves avoided their first three-game skid of the season, beating the Washington Wizards 118-107 on Wednesday night. Minnesota was coming off a home loss to lowly Charlotte in which Towns scored 62 points, a performance coach Chris Finch called “disgusting” and “immature.” “We got cussed out about it, …

Karl-Anthony Towns sets Timberwolves record with 62 points in loss to Hornets
11 months ago

Karl-Anthony Towns sets Timberwolves record with 62 points in loss to Hornets

New York Times  

MINNEAPOLIS — Karl-Anthony Towns scored a franchise-record 62 points, but the Minnesota Timberwolves still lost to the lowly Charlotte Hornets 128-125 on Monday night. A stunned crowd that thought it was going to celebrate a record-setting night watched the Wolves flail down the stretch defensively to such a degree that coach Chris Finch briefly pulled Towns from the game with …

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

Timberwolves face the Grizzlies on 3-game win streak
11 months ago

Timberwolves face the Grizzlies on 3-game win streak

Associated Press  

Memphis Grizzlies vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Minneapolis; Thursday, 10 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Timberwolves -12; over/under is 217 BOTTOM LINE: Minnesota seeks to prolong its three-game win streak with a victory against Memphis. The Timberwolves average 12.2 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.4 fewer makes per game than the Grizzlies allow. The Grizzlies average 13.5 made 3-pointers per …

Randle scores 31 points, Brunson has 30 in return to help the Knicks beat the Rockets 109-94
11 months ago

Randle scores 31 points, Brunson has 30 in return to help the Knicks beat the Rockets 109-94

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Bruised and beaten after a rough outing without Jalen Brunson two days earlier, Julius Randle said he told his teammate to get back out on the floor. Randle scored 31 points, Brunson added 30 in his return from a two-game absence and the Knicks beat the Houston Rockets 109-94 on Wednesday night. VanVleet, who had been held …

Edwards scores 31, Timberwolves hold on to beat the Lakers 108-106 on LeBron’s 39th birthday
11 months, 3 weeks 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 …

NBA: Thunder Upset Timberwolves, Pistons Slump to 27th Straight Defeat
11 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Bucks beat the Knicks again in a one-sided series, with the teams set to meet again on Christmas
11 months, 4 weeks 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 …

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