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Wolves
December 9, 2019
The Lakers returned $4.6 million in NBA stimulus money.

Anthony Davis scores 50 as Wolves overpowered by Lakers

Led by Davis hitting 20 of 29 shots from the floor and LeBron James scoring 32 points, the 21-3 Lakers sent the Wolves to their fourth straight loss.
Wolves
December 9, 2019
LeBron James, left, celebrates with teammate Anthony Davis during a timeout in the second hal.

AD or LeBron? You pick your poison playing Lakers

Lakers forward Anthony Davis torched the Timberwolves for 50 points on 20 of 29 shooting. LeBron James had a pretty good night too.
Wolves
December 9, 2019

Wolves-Phoenix gameday preview

Without Aron Baynes and Ricky Rubio, the Suns still beat the Wolves 100-98 on Nov. 23.
Wolves
December 9, 2019

Wolves-L.A. Lakers game recap

A look back at Sunday night's game.
Wolves
December 8, 2019
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Dennis Schroder (17) celebrates with Luguentz Dort, left, after Schroder hit a basket to force overtime

Wolves have lessons to learn from Friday's loss to Oklahoma City

Coach Ryan Saunders emphasized several things his young team could have done in the final seconds to beat Oklahoma City.
Wolves
December 8, 2019
"AD is a better athlete. Karl is a better shooter," Timberwolves assistant coach Kevin Hanson said of Anthony Davis, right, and Karl-Anthony Towns.

From AD to KAT: Wolves assistant Hanson forms quick bond

The Timberwolves interviewed Kevin Hanson at Summer League in Las Vegas, and, with Anthony Davis gone to LA, Hanson agreed to leave New Orleans and help oversee Karl-Anthony Towns' progress in Minnesota.
Wolves
December 7, 2019

Gameday preview: Wolves at Lakers

Few expected the Lakers to be this good even after acquiring Anthony Davis from the Pelicans over the summer.
Wolves
December 7, 2019
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Dennis Schroder (17) celebrates with Luguentz Dort, left, after Schroder hit a basket to force overtime

NBA's two-minute report confirms correct delay of game call on Wolves

The league's review of Friday's game said officials made the correct call in assessing a delay of game that resulted in a technical
Wolves
December 7, 2019
Karl-Anthony Towns (32) and Andrew Wiggins (22) of the Timberwolves question a call in the fourth quarter against the Nuggets on Nov. 10

Wolves stalwarts Wiggins, Towns are struck by injury bug

Karl-Anthony Towns (knee) was able to give it a go Friday against the Thunder while Andrew Wiggins (thumb) missed his fourth game of the season.
Wolves
December 7, 2019
Oklahoma City guard Dennis Schroder shoots in front of Timberwolves guard Josh Okogie

Gone in a flash: Ahead with 1.1 seconds to play, Wolves lose in OT

The game unraveled from in a series of unfortunate events that left the Wolves stunned headed into overtime, and they couldn't recover in a 139-127 loss to Oklahoma City.
Wolves
December 7, 2019
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Dennis Schroder (17) celebrates with Luguentz Dort, left, after Schroder hit a basket to force overtime

What else went wrong for the Wolves in Friday's loss to the Thunder

There were other ways the Timberwolves could have beaten the Thunder, but they didn't seize those chances
Wolves
December 7, 2019

Wolves-Oklahoma City game recap

A look back at Friday night's game.
Wolves
December 6, 2019
Andrew Wiggins

Wiggins finding more success for Wolves with aggressive style

Andrew Wiggins is driving to the basket more, getting fouled more and unafraid to share his thoughts when he isn't getting calls in his favor.
Wolves
December 5, 2019

Gameday preview: Wolves at Oklahoma City

he Wolves went 2-0 at OKC last season, and that included Ryan Saunders' head coaching debut Jan 8.
Wolves
December 5, 2019
FSN analyst Jim Petersen offers spot-on critique of Jeff Teague in Wolves loss

FSN analyst Jim Petersen offers spot-on critique of Jeff Teague in Wolves loss

Point guard Jeff Teague is making $19 million in the last year of his three-year deal, and FSN analyst Jim Petersen offered a blunt assessment of Teague's production during Wednesday's game.
Wolves
December 5, 2019
Dallas forward Luka Doncic tried to get past Timberwolves guard Josh Okogie for a shot in the second quarter.

One quarter empty: Wolves can't stop late-game rally by Dallas

For three quarters the Wolves had keep the most efficient offense in the NBA from operating at peak performance. The success didn't last, though.
Wolves
December 5, 2019
Dallas forward Luka Doncic tries to defend against a shot by Timberwolves guard Jarrett Culver on Wednesday.

Wolves' Culver puts in the work during uneven rookie season

Jarrett Culver has had a typical rookie season — there have been flashes of promise mixed with inconsistency.
Wolves
December 5, 2019

Wolves-Dallas game recap

A look back at Wednesday night's game.
Wolves
December 5, 2019
Dallas forward Luka Doncic (center) and the rest of the bench react after a three-pointer by Justin Jackson against the Timberwolves during the second

Wolves limit Doncic, but his teammates pick up the slack

Luka Doncic finished with 22 points, but he needed 22 shot attempts to get there. Meanwhile, Jalen Brunson ignited the deciding Dallas run in the fourth by scoring 14 of his 16 points.
Wolves
December 4, 2019
Minnesota Timberwolves' Karl-Anthony Towns (32) and Treveon Graham, left, fight for possession against San Antonio Spurs' LaMarcus Aldridge during the

After last season's travel misery, Wolves winning away from home

Last season: An 0-5 road trip ended with Jimmy Butler traded. An 0-4 road trip helped end Tom Thibodeau's tenure. This season: The Wolves are 7-2 away from Target Center.