Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports, which included the least-desirable scenario for the Timberwolves. They were routed by Phoenix for a third time this season, a loss that locked them into a playoff series with those same Suns. Will a stellar season end with a first-round playoff exit?
Patrick Reusse on the Timberwolves, Twins injuries and WNBA draft
It was a mixed bag of a weekend for Minnesota sports, with the clear downers being Sunday’s Wolves game and Carlos Correa’s injury. Patrick Reusse and Michael Rand broke it all down on Monday’s Daily Delivery podcast.
Plus Reusse and Rand get into the latest big Twins injury (Carlos Correa) and a slumping offense. Even after a nice doubleheader win Saturday, the Twins gave away a game Sunday. The Masters has changed over the years, Reusse says, and the Lynx made an interesting trade just before Monday’s WNBA draft
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