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Souhan: In 7 possessions, Wolves' defense reaches new level
Here's how the Wolves shut down the Suns at the beginning of Game 2, a combination of preparation, anticipation and effort that needs to continue as the playoff series shifts to Phoenix for Game 3 on Friday.
Naz Reid. That's the NBA's Sixth Man of the Year winner.
Reid is the first player in Wolves history to win the award and only the undrafted player to win it. The vote was very close.
Wolves' shut-down defense frustrates Suns in first-round playoff series
Phoenix has yet to score 100 points in the series, and the efforts of the perimeter defensive trio of Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Jaden McDaniels and Anthony Edwards have led the way to a 2-0 lead.
Reusse: There's no doubt Finch is the right coach for the Wolves
Chris Finch is a finalist for NBA Coach of the Year, but he brings more to the table than just victories, including lessons learned in faraway places.
Gilgeous-Alexander's 33 points lead Thunder past Pelicans 124-92; OKC takes 2-0 lead
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 33 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the New Orleans Pelicans 124-92 on Wednesday night to take a 2-0 lead in their first-round Western Conference playoff series.
Herro scores 24, Heat hit franchise playoff-record 23 3s to beat Boston and even series 1-1
The Miami Heat beat Boston with an unprecedented barrage of 3-pointers on Wednesday night to erase the home-court advantage the Celtics worked all season to establish.
Thunder's Holmgren bests Pelicans' Valanciunas in center matchup to help OKC take 2-0 lead
Thunder rookie Chet Holmgren won his center matchup with Jonas Valanciunas and helped Oklahoma City beat the New Orleans Pelicans 124-92 in Game 2 of their first-round playoff series Wednesday night.
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KAT in early foul trouble, but came back big in second half
After sitting out most of the second quarter with three fouls, Towns was one of the keys as the Wolves pulled away from Phoenix.
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Neal: Sweep? This Wolves-Suns series may not get to Game 5
The Timberwolves have proven that being dominated like they were by Phoenix during the regular season means nothing. But don't just assume a sweep, OK?
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Tenacious defense, McDaniels' anger spark Wolves to Game 2 win
Jaden McDaniels shoved Phoenix star Devin Booker during a second-quarter confrontation and then the Wolves pushed around the Suns for the rest of the night for a 105-93 win.
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McDaniels keeps his cool, then brings fire to Wolves win
He didn't back down when challenged and then channeled his anger into his play. With his scoring and defense, Jaden McDaniels had a big night.
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Quarter-by-quarter recap: How the Wolves rolled past Suns in Game 2
Jaden McDaniels led the way in another decisive playoff victory.
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Going to Wolves or Twins tonight? How to get there (and maybe avoid traffic).
The games at Target Center and Target Field start 10 minutes apart. Here are some tips for navigating downtown traffic.
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Souhan: Wolves fans made Game 1 special. Now bring on Game 2.
The playoff opener was performance art, the kind of event that creates and rewards fans, bolsters optimism and banishes traditional Minnesota pessimism. "It was awesome," Chris Finch said
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Will Wolves show best-in-the-NBA defensive form in Game 2?
Phoenix will try to even the series after a blowout loss in the opener, a game that frustrated at least one of the Suns' top stars.
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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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Towns finds joy trying to stop 'best of the best' in Durant
Last year in the playoffs, Timberwolves big man Karl-Anthony Towns often defended Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic. This year's challenge? It's Suns standout Kevin Durant .
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How did Wolves dominate Suns on the boards? With bigs and 'smalls.'
It's not just about Rudy Gobert, Karl-Anthony Towns and Naz Reid. The Wolves guards and wings were critical in controlling the glass.
Eat & Drink
On the Wolves' playoff menu: Surf and turf, Ann Kim's Korean ribs and Marc Heu's pastries
Team executive chef David Fhima ups the glitz and brings in top chefs for games 1 and 2.
Star Tribune beat writer Chris Hine reports on MN Timberwolves news during the NBA season and off-season.
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Another big three? Wolves' Gobert, Reid, Finch are NBA award finalists.
The Wolves had three finalists named for league awards Sunday, with Rudy Gobert getting a chance to do something that only two other NBA players have done.
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A different look: Gobert gets chance to show off on offense
Rudy Gobert's reputation is rock-solid defense. In Saturday's win over Phoenix, though, he contributed an vital three-point play that helped the Wolves grow their lead.
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Winning difference for Wolves in Game 1? It wasn't the starting lineup.
The starters were outscored by Phoenix in their 14 minutes on the floor together — and some didn't play their usual amount of minutes in the 25-point win. Who stepped up to take down the Suns?
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It's all Edwards, all sparkle as Wolves dismantle Suns in Game 1
Anthony Edwards' big third quarter sparked the Wolves to a decisive victory over Phoenix in the playoff opener.
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Wolves use reworked defense, tighter focus to beat Suns in Game 1
Finch adjusted coverage plans and kept his players on task after Phoenix blew out the Wolves at home to finish the season.
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Wolves vs. Suns Game 1: Read the recap
Here's how Saturday's decisive victory at Target Center went down, the Wolves' first of the season vs. Phoenix.
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Durant gets his 31 points but was a one-man show in Game 1
The Suns' Devin Booker got in foul trouble during a first half that featured a lot of contact.
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Edwards takes over third quarter despite Suns' defense
All-Star guard Anthony Edwards couldn't be stopped as he sparked a rally in Saturday's Game 1 victory.
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Wolves vs. Suns: Here are the match-ups . . . and a series prediction
They say it's difficult to beat the same team three times in a season. What about a fourth, fifth, sixth and seventh? Jerry Zgoda breaks down the playoff series.
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- Khris Middleton joins Antetokounmpo on Bucks' list of players dealing with injuries
- Thibodeau shows when he's mad at his Knicks. They don't mind, knowing the coach has them set to win
- Thunder's Holmgren bests Pelicans' Valanciunas in center matchup to help OKC take 2-0 lead
- Gilgeous-Alexander's 33 points lead Thunder past Pelicans 124-92; OKC takes 2-0 lead
- Herro scores 24, Heat hit franchise playoff-record 23 3s to beat Boston and even series 1-1
- Minnesota's Naz Reid wins NBA's Sixth Man of the Year award, edging Malik Monk in close vote
- Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving lead Mavs over Clippers 96-93 to tie series as Kawhi Leonard returns
- Pascal Siakam leads resurgent Pacers offense in 125-108 victory that evens series with Bucks
- Pacers' Haliburton says fan directed racial slur at his younger brother during playoff game
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- Tenacious defense, McDaniels' anger spark Wolves to Game 2 win
