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Edwards shines in fourth quarter to deliver Wolves a series sweep
The young Wolves star delivered 16 points in the final quarter in Phoenix to land the franchise its first playoff series victory since 2004.
Souhan: Wolves go big, and don't go home
The trade for Rudy Gobert, Karl-Anthony Towns' value, Anthony Edwards' ascension all worked together, and it showed in the first round of the playoffs.
Wolves' Finch ruptures patellar tendon in fourth-quarter collision
Chris Finch missed the final 1:41 of Sunday's victory at Phoenix after a sideline collision with Mike Conley.
Read the Game 4 recap: It's a Wolves sweep behind Edwards' 41 points
Anthony Edwards led the comeback in a game where coach Chris Finch suffered a knee injury.
Reusse: Constant action is what keeps eyes glued to NBA playoffs
The modern NBA draws its fair share of criticism, but the excitement and tension of it all cannot be topped, especially when the Timberwolves are in the playoffs.
Souhan: Wolves deserve better challenge than soft, shallow Suns
Phoenix was favored to beat the Timberwolves, but the series hasn't been much of a test at all.
Paul George, James Harden help Clippers even series with Mavs at 2-2 after blowing 31-point lead
Paul George and James Harden are two-for-two without Kawhi Leonard in the Los Angeles Clippers' first-round playoff series against Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving and the Dallas Mavericks.
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History says Suns have no chance to win series with Wolves
The Timberwolves lead 3-0 heading into Sunday night's game in Phoenix.
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Wolves not worrying about the past, can sweep Suns on Sunday night
The Wolves haven't won an NBA playoff series since 2004, but have rolled past Phoenix in the first three games.
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Anthony Edwards has Wolves nearing a Suns sweep
For the third consecutive game, the Wolves dominated in the first-round series, this time 126-109 on the road in Phoenix.
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Read the Game 3 recap: Edwards scores 36 as Timberwolves roll again
The Wolves have beaten the Suns in the first three games. No team has won a series after trailing 3-0.
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Pretty much a must-win Game 3 for Suns as series moves to Phoenix
If the Wolves win tonight, Phoenix will face a challenge that no team has ever met in a best-of-seven NBA playoff series.
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Souhan: These seven plays showcase Wolves' new defensive fire
Here's how the Wolves shut down the Suns at the beginning of Game 2 with preparation, anticipation and effort that needs to continue as the playoff series continues in Phoenix tonight.
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Edwards shows what he can do even when shot isn't falling
All-Star guard Anthony Edwards made only three of 12 shots in Game 2 against the Suns, but he still made a difference by creating opportunities for his teammates.
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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.
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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' 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.
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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.
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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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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.
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- Edwards and Towns lead Timberwolves into the 2nd round of the NBA playoffs for 1st time since 2004
- Timberwolves outlast Suns to finish sweep. Minnesota coach Chris Finch leaves with knee injury
- Timberwolves coach Chris Finch has torn patellar tendon in right knee after collision with player
- Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray's status in jeopardy for Game 5 vs. Lakers because of calf injury
- Short-handed Bucks take another hit with Bobby Portis Jr.'s early ejection vs. Pacers in Game 4
- Pacers hit franchise playoff best 22 3-pointers to beat Bucks 126-113 and take 3-1 lead in series
- Paul George, James Harden help Clippers even series with Mavs at 2-2 after blowing 31-point lead
- All-Stars Antetokounmpo, Lillard out for Milwaukee Bucks against Indiana Pacers in Game 4
- Brunson scores career playoff-high 47 points, leads Knicks over 76ers for 3-1 lead
- Nuggets, Thunder have chances to move into Round 2, and Boston seeks 3-1 lead in Miami
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