Timberwolves defense would benefit from a better offense
The Suns are tough enough to beat without the Wolves having a lot of early turnovers.
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Souhan: This is KAT's chance to prove Flip Saunders was right
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Former Cooper football star Howard transfers from LSU to Gophers
Former Cooper star and LSU defensive end Jaxon Howard, the most highly touted high school football recruit in Minnesota last year, has committed to the Gophers
Wolves, Suns needed time after making big trades
Rudy Gobert and Bradley Beal had to fit into their teams' offensive schemes.
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A playoff opener is always important. It's even bigger for the Wolves
The team that wins the opener in an NBA playoff wins the series more than 75% of the time. And after going 0-3 vs. the Suns in the regular season, Saturday's game is an even bigger deal.
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Former Twins top draft pick Dave McCarty dead at 54
The No. 3 overall pick in the 1991 draft lasted 11 major league seasons with seven teams in all.
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Reusse: Wolves need stopper for Booker? NAW, it's not a problem.
The best way to stop Phoenix scoring threat Devin Booker may be on the Timberwolves bench, which means there could be extra minutes for Nickeil Alexander-Walker.
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