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Wolves smash San Antonio by 39, third largest margin in team's history
All you need to know about the Timberwolves' performance was that Tom Thibodeau sat for most of the fourth quarter. But there's a lot more to tell about one of the best games in franchise history.
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Reusse: Wolves fans still want to worry instead of being happy
Even on a fabulous night for the Wolves, there was distress among some fans about the playing time of rookie Josh Okogie. Here's a blunt message to them
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Okogie, after being stuck on Wolves bench, makes most of playing time
With the Wolves cruising late in their 128-89 victory over the Spurs on Wednesday, rookie Josh Okogie got a chance to play 10 minutes — and he didn't waste it.
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Wolves thrash Spurs with smothering second quarter
The Timberwolves on Wednesday outscored San Antonio by 20 points in the second quarter
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'I know how to read it.' Covington getting through to teammates
Robert Covington has learned the delicate balance of when to talk to guys and when to lay off during a game. This is not an insignificant quality to have on this Wolves team.
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Wolves throttle Spurs: By the numbers
The Timberwolves' 128-89 victory over the Spurs was one of the most dominant in the team's 30 seasons.
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Wolves-San Antonio game recap
A look back at Wednesday night's game.
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After Butler, Wolves improve on defense, while offense in flux
The Wolves are almost a completely different team since the trade — the differences in various statistical categories are striking, with perhaps the most glaring coming on defense.
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Chris Hine's NBA short takes
Some thoughts on the 76ers' Markelle Fultz, Kyrie Irving and Gordon Hayward not meshing in Boston and the Lakers' abrupt turnaround.
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Wolves-San Antonio game preview
Minnesota begins a four-game homestand Wednesday with at least three of the opponents likely playoff teams.
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Covington teaches Wolves teammates a lesson in beating Cavs
Robert Covington continued to show all of the things he can do to help the Wolves, including how to recover from a 1-for-18 shooting performance in his previous game.
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Jimmy Butler trade is looking good for both teams so far
Both teams have won five of their seven games since the trade was made that sent Butler to the 76ers and brought Robert Covington and Dario Saric to Minnesota.
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Wolves-Cleveland game recap
Robert Covington rebounded from a 1-for-18 shooting night against the Bulls on Saturday.
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Andrew Wiggins says he's not worried about shooting woes
He had a better performance against the Cavs, but again was not on the floor at the end of the game.
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Why wasn't Wiggins playing down the stretch vs. Cavs?
Coach Tom Thibodeau said sitting Wiggins had to do with Cleveland's zone defense.
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Wolves string of games vs. East continues with Cleveland
The Wolves are fattening up on a favorable portion of their schedule with wins over mediocre Eastern Conference opponents.
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Zach LaVine elevating his game this season with the Chicago Bulls
Zach LaVine has been confident since the day the late Flip Saunders took him with the 13th pick in the 2014 NBA draft out of UCLA
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Towns comes to Wolves rescue in victory over Chicago
Robert Covington and Andrew Wiggins combined to go 1-for-30 on Saturday, but Karl-Anthony Towns turned in 35 points and 22 rebounds to spark a 111-96 victory.
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Wolves-Bulls game recap
A look back at Saturday night's game.
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Early start time is Wolves' antidote to road woes
Tipping off several hours earlier than normal while in Brooklyn on Friday, Derrick Rose scored 25 and Karl-Anthony Towns added 21 points for the Wolves, who had lost their first eight road games of the season.
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- Suns' Big 3 in a big pickle, down 2-0 against the Timberwolves as series moves to Phoenix
- 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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