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For Chris Finch, coaching Wolves behind bench was 'a little surreal'
Players said there wasn't much of a difference in communication even though coach wasn't patrolling the sideline in Game 1 after knee surgery
Two words about Game 1's fourth quarter: Naz Reid
The NBA Sixth Man of the Year will prove more valuable against Denver because of playoff matchups. He showed that with a sizzling fourth quarter for the Wolves in Game 1.
Timberwolves-Nuggets Game 2 preview: Denver will play with desperation
The Wolves have a 1-0 lead in the NBA Western Conference semifinal series. Keeping Karl-Anthony Towns out of foul trouble and limiting the Nuggets from three-point range will be vital for the Wolves in Game 2.
Edwards is brightest star as Wolves beat Denver in Game 1
The Wolves forced the league's probable MVP, Nikola Jokic, into seven turnovers while Anthony Edwards went off for 43 points against the Nuggets.
Souhan: Edwards is inspiring comparison to ... you know who
The Timberwolves star guard dominated Game 1, outplaying both Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray in Denver.
Ten clutch points about how the Wolves stole Game 1
Anthony Edwards and Naz Reid were the heroes, the Wolves made life difficult for Nikola Jokic and a broadcaster goes off on the officials over a call.
Nuggets: We can't let Edwards' supporting cast get hot again or it'll be an early exit for champs
It wasn't so much another slow start or Anthony Edwards' 43 points that bothered Denver Nuggets coach Michael Malone after the Minnesota Timberwolves thumped the reigning NBA champions 106-99 in the opener of the second-round series Saturday night.
Twins
Souhan: Even as winning streak ends, Jeffers continues to thrive
Much like the Wolves' Rudy Gobert, the Twins have a star "C" in Ryan Jeffers. The catcher/designated hitter could be playing his way into an All-Star Game spot.
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Read the Game 1 recap: Timberwolves pull away to beat Nuggets
Anthony Edwards (career playoff-high 43 points) and the Wolves had a big fourth quarter to win Game 1 of the playoff series.
Find the latest Minnesota Timberwolves statistics along with NBA scores, standings and schedule.
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Finch joins Wolves in Denver; availability to be determined
Coach Chris Finch had knee surgery on Wednesday, but could coach the team in Game 1 vs. the Nuggets on Saturday.
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Wolves boss helped build Nuggets into 'best team in the world'
The Wolves want to challenge for that title now, since next season the luxury tax might come into play.
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Timberwolves at Nuggets preview: Game 1 offers hotly anticipated rematch
A year after Denver eliminated the Wolves in the first round, two of the best teams in the West will square off again starting Saturday.
Take a look and share your thoughts about the latest uniform in the MN Timberwolves collection.
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Breaking it down: Wolves-Nuggets matchups (and who's going to win)
The Nuggets easily defeated the Wolves 4-1 in the first round of the playoffs last season and went on to the NBA title. This year's series features more "big-boy basketball." But why should the outcome be different?
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Scoggins: Why these Wolves really can 'accomplish anything'
The older, wiser, stronger, better Wolves look ready to pull off a big NBA playoffs upset.
Randball
Wolves are getting serious for the first time in two decades
The Timberwolves this year provided ample evidence of their seriousness. If there were any lingering doubts, they were dispatched as quickly as the Suns were in a four-game first-round sweep
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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 series updates: Times for first four games set
The Western Conference semifinal opens in Denver on Saturday at 6 p.m. The first home game at Target Center has an 8:30 p.m. tip-off.
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Timberwolves coach Finch returns to practice one day after surgery
Chris Finch had knee surgery Wednesday as the team prepares for its second-round playoff series against the Nuggets, which begins Saturday night in Denver.
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KAT says Timberwolves are doing playoffs 'the Minnesota way'
The Timberwolves meet the defending NBA champion Nuggets next in the Western Conference semifinals — the first time in nine seasons that Karl-Anthony Towns will play in a second-round series.
Star Tribune beat writer Chris Hine reports on MN Timberwolves news during the NBA season and off-season.
Sports
Souhan: A sausage? A knee surgery? Minnesota sports has gone mad
In a week unlike any other in state history, the Twins and Timberwolves both got on a roll, unlike the Twins' smelly talisman.
Business
After failed mediation, Timberwolves, Lynx ownership dispute heads to arbitration
Arbitration process will take place in Minneapolis and must be completed within six months, according to contract.
Randball
Five Nuggets thoughts, plus some tough words by Wolves' Edwards
A Denver podcaster shares his keys to the season, including the importance of a Nuggets player who isn't Nikola Jokic. Also, Anthony Edwards' succinct view of Minnesota's second-round opponent.
Wolves
Meet Micah Nori, the coach filling in for Finch in a pinch
Wolves head coach Chris Finch had knee surgery Wednesday and the team has entrusted many of his duties to top assistant Micah Nori. One of Nori's goals? "Just don't ness it up."
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Scoggins: Wolves' decisionmaker knew what to do, what not to do
When he was named the new president of basketball operations, Tim Connelly warned he wouldn't be "scared to forge our own path." He found a route to prominence.
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NBA's best teammate? It's Timberwolves guard Conley
The league's players vote on the award, which Mike Conley won for the second time.
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Wolves shooting worse in playoffs. So why is the offense better?
In the regular season, Wolves had the top in the league. So far in the playoffs, it's the other side of the ball that is outpacing their opponents despite an unusual disconnect in the stats.
Business
Taylor, Lore, Rodriguez head to mediation over Timberwolves, Lynx ownership
If parties can't come to a resolution over the cancelled sale, arbitration is the next step.
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Reusse: Hey, NBA refs! Time to stop putting up with the abuse!
How has the NBA gotten to a point that over half of the possessions end with a player or coach barking, often with animation, toward a referee?
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- Magic crumble in second half, lose Game 7 despite Paolo Bachero's 38 points and stellar series
- Donovan Mitchell scores 39 points as Cavaliers push past Magic 106-94 in Game 7 to get Boston next
- Nuggets know physicality, stopping Edwards' supporting cast are keys to tying series with Wolves
- Nuggets: We can't let Edwards' supporting cast get hot again or it'll be an early exit for champs
- Cavs center Jarrett Allen is out for Game 7 vs. Magic with rib injury, missing 3rd game in series
- Edwards scores 43 points, Reid erupts in 4th to help Timberwolves beat Nuggets 106-99 in Game 1
- Recovering from knee surgery, Finch will be on Timberwolves bench for series opener with Nuggets
- Cavaliers and Magic to settle playoff series standoff with Game 7 -- the 'best two words in sports'
- Tyronn Lue says he wants to keep coaching Clippers, passes on addressing speculation over Lakers
- Kyrie Irving is still perfect in elimination games, and moving on with Luka Doncic and the Mavs
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