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Gobert fined $75,000 for making 'money sign' in Wolves' Game 4 loss
The NBA said Wolves center Rudy Gobert made an "inappropriate and unprofessional gesture that questions the integrity of the league and its game officials."
Scoggins: If Towns won't deliver, Wolves won't beat Denver
While Jamal Murray found his way back to a strong supporting role for the Nuggets in Game 4, Karl-Anthony Towns was completely out of balance. That has to change.
Souhan: Wolves' Finch must match coaching skill of Nuggets' Malone
The coaching chess match between Chris Finch and Michael Malone of the has been fascinating. Now, it's up to Finch to find some winning moves.
Road warriors: Best-of-seven playoff down to best-of-three battle
The Wolves smoked the Nuggets twice in Denver. The Nuggets hit back in Minneapolis. Can the Timberwolves win in Denver again and set up a series-clinching win at Target Center?
Game 5 questions: Can Wolves stop Gordon, give Edwards some help?
Forward Aaron Gordon hit his first 10 shots for the Nuggets in Game 4 and it sometimes felt like Anthony Edwards was the only Wolves player hitting his shots. Will that change tonight?
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Edwards still a pretty big deal in the city where he grew up
Most of the attention at an Atlanta sports bar on Sunday night was focused on baseball. But Edwards commanded some attention from fans gathered for Game 4 of the Wolvers-Nuggets series.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 34, Thunder overcome Mavs defense to even series 2-2
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was making his normal share of shots through three quarters for Oklahoma City. Most of his teammates weren't, until it mattered most.
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Neal: Can the Wolves recover? Here are five things that must happen.
The Wolves haven't lost three in a row all season. If they keep that record intact Tuesday in Denver, they'll be playing for a spot in the Western Conference finals Thursday.
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Game 6 Wolves-Nuggets tickets on sale today
The Timberwolves announced that a limited number of tickets for Thursday night's game at Target Center are being released.
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Wolves problem isn't Minnesota curse. They were outclassed.
Failure can be a self-fulfilling prophecy with Minnesota sports fans. But the Wolves weren't cursed in their Games 3 and 4 losses to Denver.
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Wolves backfire: Denver ties series with a bit of help
Bad decisions and Timberwolves mistakes helped the Nuggets head back home to what is now a best-of-three series.
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Gobert again makes money gesture at same official after foul call
For the second time this season, Rudy Gobert gestured at official Scott Foster after a call the Wolves center didn't like. Will this one result in another hefty fine?
Take a look and share your thoughts about the latest uniform in the MN Timberwolves collection.
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Souhan: Only one Timberwolves player showed up ready for Game 4
From topping the scoresheet to talking trash after the game, Anthony Edwards stood alone. For the Wolves, that's a problem to fix.
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Read the Game 4 recap: Nuggets bounce past Wolves to even things at 2-2
Anthony Edwards scored 44 points for the Timberwolves but it wasn't enough as the Nuggets dissected the Wolves' top-rated defense all night.
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Wolves stay calm after lopsided loss: 'Adversity will be good for us'
Resilience was the team's calling card during the regular season, and the Wolves are confident they can bring it into the playoffs after losing Game 3 at home.
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There's more in store for budding star Anthony Edwards, who added bulk to his frame in the offseason to help him attack the basket more for the MN Timberwolves.
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Wolves vs. Nuggets Game 4 preview: NAW stays off injury list
Nuggets coach Michael Malone used all the badmouthing of the defending champions as motivation; now the Wolves will need to respond.
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Souhan: Wolves' Edwards, Nuggets' Murray will be keys to series
Anthony Edwards had "no energy" in Game 3? That can't happen again for the Wolves.
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Scoggins: Wolves lost their identity in Game 3, and need to rediscover it quickly
Poor outside shooting and missed opportunities at the rim doomed the Wolves on Friday night. That will have to change for this to remain a series.
Star Tribune beat writer Chris Hine reports on MN Timberwolves news during the NBA season and off-season.
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Wolves stifled, humbled in 117-90 Game 3 loss to Nuggets
The Nuggets showed why they are the defending NBA champions, handing the Wolves their first playoff loss in a decisive rout at Target Center.
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Ten clutch points: Murray, Finch, celebrities and other observations from Game 3
The Timberwolves were blitzed 117-90 by the Denver Nuggets on Friday night.
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Souhan: Wolves fall from pedestal, now face a fight
A lack of defensive intensity and shotmaking cost the Wolves in their first playoff loss this season.
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'Minnesota's coming to life': Timberwolves' playoff bid has the fans excited - and ready for more
Thousands of fans swarmed downtown Minneapolis for Friday's game, which marked the team's first second-round playoff appearance since 2004.
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Read the Game 3 recap: Defending NBA champion Nuggets rout Timberwolves
The Wolves won the first two games of the series, but Denver rolled to a huge victory Friday.
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Tattoo artist inks 'Naz Reid' on dozens of Timberwolves fans ahead of Game 3
More proof that love of the Timberwolves runs deep in Minnesota — skin deep.
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'Naz Reid' Tattoo artist: 'It would be so cool if he found out about it'
More proof that love of the Timberwolves runs deep in Minnesota — skin deep.
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Trade Ant!? Five things I was terribly wrong about with the Wolves.
Patience is a virtue that current Wolves boss Tim Connelly possesses. Some of us (me) have less of it, and it's a good thing we weren't running the team over the past few years.
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The view from Denver: Time is now for Nuggets, Jokic to show their heart
Denver Post columnist Troy Renck writes about the character test facing the Nuggets ahead of a critical Game 3 for the defending NBA champions.
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- NBA fines Gobert $75,000 for making another money gesture in frustration over a foul call
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 34, Thunder overcome Mavs defense to even series 2-2
- Jayson Tatum's 33 points help Celtics down short-handed Cavaliers 109-102 to take 3-1 lead in semis
- LeBron James attends Game 4 between Celtics and Cavaliers in Cleveland, his old stomping grounds
- Cavaliers star guard Donovan Mitchell misses Game 4 against the Celtics with a strained left calf
- Mitchell Robinson has surgery on ankle that knocked him out of Knicks' playoff run, AP source says
- It's crunch time after Nuggets, Pacers made sure their semifinal best-of-7 series would go deep
- Defending champ Nuggets tie Timberwolves with 2nd straight road win, 115-107 in Game 4
- Bronny James receives medical clearance to play in the NBA, AP source says
- Murray swishes a half-court heave at the halftime buzzer for the Nuggets in Game 3 vs. Timberwolves
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- Gobert fined $75,000 for making 'money sign' in Wolves' Game 4 loss
- Souhan: Wolves' Finch must match coaching skill of Nuggets' Malone
- Scoggins: If Towns won't deliver, Wolves won't beat Denver
- Neal: Can the Wolves recover? Here are five things that must happen.
- Road warriors: Best-of-seven playoff down to best-of-three battle