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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.
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.
Quarter-by-quarter recap: How the Wolves rolled past Suns in Game 2
Jaden McDaniels led the way in another decisive playoff victory.
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.
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?
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.
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.
Timberwolves defense would benefit from a better offense
The Suns are tough enough to beat without the Wolves having a lot of early turnovers.
Edwards cooks up the chemistry that keeps Wolves positive
One reason the Wolves have improved this season is because of how the players get along. Considering how the team looked at the end of last season, that's a big change.
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Naz Reid's path to breakout stardom featured mentor unlike any other
"Nazy," as he's called by those closest to Naz Reid, is a top candidate for the NBA's Sixth Man of the Year Award. His path to the Timberwolves included a second family in New Jersey, a 14-year-old car and a risk that brought great reward.
Suns scorch Wolves to sweep season series, set up playoff rematch
Losing to Phoenix dropped the Wolves to the No. 3 seed in the NBA West. Losing also set up a steep playoff challenge against a team that beat them by double-digits in all three games.
Wolves escape over Hawks 109-106 as Western Conference standings get crowded
Karl-Anthony Towns returned to the court for the Wolves, and with their win and Denver's loss to San Antonio, the Wolves, Nuggets and Thunder are in a three-way tie atop the West.
Taking stock of Wolves playoff seeding after the loss at Denver
While losing to the Nuggets hurt their hopes of being the No. 1 seed in the West, Timberwolves players didn't sound down about their fate.
Wolves lose showdown, fall behind Nuggets in battle for top seed
Nikola Jokic scored 41 points to power the Nuggets to a 116-107 victory that moved Denver one game ahead of the Wolves with two games remaining.
NBA won't intervene in Timberwolves ownership dispute
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said the league likely will leave the dispute between Glen Taylor, Alex Rodriguez and Marc Lore to the arbitration process.
Showdown in Denver tonight: Wolves-Nuggets battle should decide top seed
Expect both teams to go all out with home-court advantage through the first three rounds of the playoffs going to the Western Conference champion.
Good news for Timberwolves: KAT is cleared for practice
All-Star center Karl-Anthony Towns is recovering from left knee meniscus surgery on March 12.
Edwards continues play at a higher level as KAT remains out
The Wolves are 11-5 without Karl-Anthony Towns. Anthony Edwards is scoring more but it's his decision-making that's made the difference.
Timberwolves can't afford any kind of letdown vs. depleted Wizards
Washington, beset by injuries, has the second-worst record in the NBA entering Tuesday's game at Target Center.
What's the best first-round playoff match-up for the Wolves?
Even though the Timberwolves will be the higher seed in the first round of a playoff matchup, each potential opponent comes with a set of challenges.
'I want that.' Reid makes Sixth Man of Year case in Wolves win
Naz Reid didn't dance around the question after the Timberwolves beat the Lakers 127-117 with a big boost from his 31-point, 11-rebound night.
Timberwolves at Lakers preview: Broadcast info, injury report, stats
Chris Hine's forecast: The Wolves will have a slight edge this time with Rudy Gobert around to help.
Timberwolves outmatched in 97-87 loss to Suns
The Wolves never recovered after falling behind 15-0, thanks to a woeful shooting performance against a potential first-round playoff opponent.
Wolves-Suns game preview: Phoenix has the Big Three
Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Bradley Beal have the Suns in playoff position.
Garza eligible for playoffs as Wolves give him NBA contract
The fan favorite had been on a two-way deal, splitting the season between Minnesota and Iowa.
Edwards caps Wolves' 113-106 win vs. Rockets with two explosive dunks
Anthony Edwards had only two points in the first half and didn't make a field goal until midway through the third quarter. You'd think there could be a confidence problem brewing, right?
Timberwolves-Raptors preview: Both teams on a back-to-back
Toronto played the Lakers and the Wolves faced Houston on Tuesday.
Timberwolves clinch playoff spot — now red-hot Rockets come to town
After struggling vs. Chicago, the Wolves are up against a desperate Rockets team that has won 11 of their last 12 games.
Wolves vs. Bulls game preview: Broadcast info, injury report and analysis
On Sunday night, Minnesota will try to avenge a loss from earlier this season to Chicago, which now is playing without Zach LaVine.
Wolves ownership drama having 'no ripple effects' among players
Players said the conflict among Glen Taylor, Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez doesn't really affect how they do their jobs.
Wolves cruise past Nuggets 111-98 to move into tie for first in the West
Anthony Edwards scored 25, Mike Conley had 23 and Rudy Gobert added 21 as the Wolves won the Western Conference matchup in commanding fashion.
'Nuclear bomb' for Lore and Rodriguez as Wolves sale falls through
Owner Glen Taylor says, "I'm not mad at those guys" after they excoriated him the day after the news hit.
Edwards dealing with back spasms as Wolves face Denver in battle atop West
The Timberwolves face the Nuggets in Denver as the logjam atop the Western Conference remains with just 10 games left in the regular season.
Taylor says Wolves, Lynx 'no longer for sale' as owners feud over deal
Glen Taylor said he will remain majority owner after minority owners Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez did not close on the $1.5 billion sale of controlling interest in the two franchises. Lore and Rodriguez said the sale should have gone through.
From punches to praise, Wolves see what a difference a year can make
Last year Kyle Anderson and Rudy Gobert got into a sideline fight that exemplified a difficult season. This year they praised each other after a win that kept them right at the top of the Western Conference.
Anderson helps Wolves overcome Edwards' off night to defeat NBA-worst Pistons
Kyle Anderson, whose production has been increasing, had a strong game with 14 points as the Wolves beat the Detroit Pistons 106-91 despite Anthony Edwards' subpar night.
Wolves prepare to host NBA-worst Pistons
Detroit has the NBA's worst record at 12-60 and has lost its last seven games, making Wednesday's matchup one Minnesota should win.
T.J. Warren will stay with Wolves for the rest of the season
The veteran forward had been playing on 10-day contracts. Warren was the 14th overall pick in the 2014 NBA draft.
What's different about the Wolves offense without KAT on the floor?
Sunday's game win over the Warriors continued a trend in the nine games Towns his missed. "Guys are just trying to fill that role by doing something different," one player said. What is it?
Timberwolves rally to beat Warriors behind hot three-point shooting
The Wolves shot 21-for-40 from outside the arc in the first meeting between the teams since Draymond Green's chokehold of Rudy Gobert.
Charges: Wolves exec's hard drive stolen by disgruntled employee
As head of the analytics department, Sachin Gupta had data in his possession that the Wolves conceal from other teams, including details about contracts and trade negotiations.
Garza makes most of opportunity as Wolves navigate injuries
Former Iowa star Luka Garza ended up playing over 22 minutes and scored 11 points and had six rebounds against the Nuggets, a role he inherited because of all the team's injuries.
New investor in Wolves/Lynx as Rodriguez, Lore near acquisition
A Washington, D.C.-based investment firm, decided not to move forward in a deal that would have provided structural financing to Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez to buy the teams from Glen Taylor.
Injury-depleted Wolves worn down by Nuggets in final minutes of loss
With Karl-Anthony Towns, Rudy Gobert and Naz Reid sidelined, the Wolves battled Denver without their biggest weapons. Minnesota rallied and then faded in the final minutes against the defending NBA champs.
Because of injuries, Wolves may need new ways to thwart Jokic
Karl-Anthony Towns is still out after knee surgery, and the Wolves might not have Rudy Gobert or Naz Reid either against Denver star and MVP candidate Nikola Jokic.
Edwards' dunk for the ages leads Wolves to win. 'This one was crazy.'
The third-quarter dunk awed teammates so much they were swapping stories after the 104-94 win over Utah about what they witnessed in the third quarter. Edwards called it the best dunk of his career
Next-level awesome: With other stars out, Edwards kicks game up a notch
The Wolves didn't have Karl-Anthony Towns or Rudy Gobert in Utah, and still won easily because Anthony Edwards was the best player on the floor. It's part of a recent pattern.
Wolves' Conley shuts off phone, shuts down Utah in homecoming
This was the first time Mike Conley played in Utah since his trade to the Timberwolves, and he had a huge presence in ways beyond the 25 points he scored in the 119-100 win over the Jazz.
Conley, Alexander-Walker to make first return to Utah since joining Wolves
The two-game series will be Mike Conley and Nickeil Alexander-Walker's first games back in Utah since the Jazz traded them to the Timberwolves last season.
Plagued by injuries, Warren revives his NBA career with the Wolves
After signing a 10-day contract with the Wolves, T.J. Warren quickly found a role in the team's rotation.
If Wolves want No. 1 seed, only the best performances will do
The Wolves have played four games without injured Karl-Anthony Towns. The push for the top seed in the Western Conference is likely to need more high-end performances.
Biggest comeback in 12 years boosts Wolves to win over Clippers
What looked like a rout of a loss turned into a rout of a win by the fourth quarter as Anthony Edwards sparked a rally by scoring 37 points in the 118-100 Timberwolves victory.
Wolves hope to avoid three-game losing skid at Clippers
The Timberwolves are hoping to avoid their first three-game losing streak of the season in their final matchup of the season with the Clippers, who have beaten them twice this season.
Reid making strong case for NBA's Sixth Man award
Whether starting or coming off the bench, Naz Reid will have more opportunities to put up big numbers with Karl-Anthony Towns injured.
Gobert fined $100K by NBA for gesture, criticism of officiating
Rudy Gobert said he was willing to accept a fine for making a money gesture at officials and publicly criticizing them after Friday's loss. The NBA made sure it was a hefty one.
Improvised Wolves lineup can't hold off Lakers in fourth quarter
With injuries sidelining Rudy Gobert and Karl-Anthony Towns, and two other rotation players, the Wolves were lacking on both ends of the court.
Wolves head west to take on D'Angelo Russell and the Lakers
The Timberwolves will look to shake off their loss at Cleveland as they face the Los Angeles Lakers.
These four Wolves players can fill void with Towns sidelined
Here's a look at some of the players and methods the Wolves might try to use to make up for what they're missing from Karl-Anthony Towns.
Headbanger's ball: Edwards scores 44, makes amazing block to seal Wolves win
Anthony Edwards scored 44 points. But the Wolves win over Indiana will be remembered for his game-ending blocked shot in which his head smacked the rim.
Towns to have surgery on torn meniscus, out at least 4 weeks
Karl-Anthony Towns will have surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee. He will be re-evaluated in four weeks.
Timberwolves look to slow down injury-plagued Cleveland
Timberwolves take on injury-plagued Cleveland team in a back-to-back road game
Wolves at Pacers preview: Minnesota to play without Towns; no timetable for return
Wolves big man Karl-Anthony Towns will miss the Pacers matchup in Indiana because of knee soreness.
Another blown lead as Wolves offense breaks down in loss to Clippers
The Wolves rushed to a 16-point lead in the first quarter, but little went right for them after that — including another batch of late-game mistakes.
Timberwolves look for season sweep against Blazers
Chris Hine's forecast: The Wolves have been taking care of business against lowly teams in the second of back-to-back games, and look for them to do so again vs. Portland.
Wolves players don't have to look far to find their worst enemy
The Wolves beat themselves more often than another team out-executes them when both teams play their best. As one player said, "All this stuff is self-inflicted."
Defense to play a role as Wolves look for another win vs. Clippers
Chris Hine's forecast: The Clippers, who are in fourth in the Western Conference, are down a key member of their rotation in Russell Westbrook.
Wolves add another veteran on 10-day contract to bolster front court
Pending completion of a physical, T.J. Warren will be the second 10-day contract the Wolves have signed this week.
Wolves can't catch up to Kings in 124-120 OT loss as Edwards leaves early
Anthony Edwards left the game at halftime for personal reasons, and the Wolves fell to Sacramento at home again despite Kings guard De'Aaron Fox's absence.
Wolves need McDaniels to be even-keeled to reach their highest potential
Jaden McDaniels can lock it down on defense, but struggles when emotions get the best of him. His teammates and coaches are working to help.
Kings gave Wolves rare home loss this season — can they do it again?
The health of Kings point guard De'Aaron Fox looms over this matchup, which will also feature the always fun battle between Domantas Sabonis and Rudy Gobert.
Edwards, Wolves take one half to get on track before topping Grizzlies
Anthony Edwards had 25 of his 34 points in the second half and played a key defensive role to lead the Wolves to their seventh win in eight games.
On night of pain and anguish, Wolves defeat San Antonio
Anthony Edwards returned to the game after a first-half injury scare, Karl-Anthony Towns was absent to mourn a friend's death and Towns' replacement in the starting lineup got hurt.
Wolves play back-to-back against hobbled Memphis
The Timberwolves might be without Karl-Anthony Towns for the second night of a back-to-back, but the Grizzlies are without the bulk of their starting rotation.
Towns to miss tonight's game against Spurs for personal reasons
The Wolves announced Tuesday afternoon that Karl-Anthony Towns would miss the game. It will be only the second time he has sat out this season.
Every great team has a glaring issue — the Timberwolves know theirs
At best, the Wolves offense is a symphony of ball movement and player movement. At worst, it unglues the team completely.
