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Wolves
November 9, 2017

Wolves-Golden State game recap

A look back at Wednesday's game.
Wolves
November 8, 2017
Golden State's Durant won't play tonight against Timberwolves

Golden State's Durant won't play tonight against Timberwolves

The veteran star has a left thigh contusion, and won't suit up against the Northwest Division leaders.
Wolves
November 8, 2017
A brief (mostly bad) history of the Wolves' record through 10 games

A brief (mostly bad) history of the Wolves' record through 10 games

Counting this year, there are 29 seasons in all. And, as you might expect, the yearly 10-game records have been pretty bad most of the time. Here are some of the takeaways:
Wolves
November 8, 2017
Watch Wolves star Jimmy Butler scream, fall out of canoe

Watch Wolves star Jimmy Butler scream, fall out of canoe

You'll learn two things from this ESPN feature: Butler is motivated by what happened to him in Chicago -- and you shouldn't get into a canoe with him.
Wolves
November 8, 2017
Timberwolves guard Jamal Crawford (11).

Stepping up: 7-3 Wolves measure themselves against Golden State

Wednesday's game at Golden State is a chance for the Wolves — who have won five in a row for the first time since January of 2009 — to prove they might be ready to run with the NBA's elite.
Wolves
November 7, 2017

Gameday preview: Wolves at Golden State

The Wolves (7-3) are off to their third-best start after 10 games in franchise history.
Wolves
November 7, 2017
Dwight Howard fined for obscene gesture to fan during Wolves game

Dwight Howard fined for obscene gesture to fan during Wolves game

The Charlotte center will pay the NBA $25,000.
Wolves
November 7, 2017
A 7-3 Wolves record sparks a smile in Jimmy Butler, right, who has committed to putting the team first.

Team first: Butler's scoring takes big hit as Wolves roll up wins

"As we're winning I don't give a damn what my stats are. I think winning makes everybody happy," Jimmy Butler said after 10 games with his new team.
Wolves
November 6, 2017

Jimmy Butler's winning success, season by season

Jimmy Butler has never played on a losing team in the NBA:
Wolves
November 6, 2017

Jamal Crawford's relative success from loooong range

From outside 35 feet, Crawford's your guy.
Wolves
November 6, 2017
Karl-Anthony Towns

Wolves beat Hornets for longest winning streak in over eight years

Sunday night, the Timberwolves closed out back-to-back home games with back-to-back wins. They were led by new point guard Jeff Teague, who had 18 points and 12 assists.
Wolves
November 6, 2017
Wolves' Jamal Crawford: Master of the desperation half-court heave

Wolves' Jamal Crawford: Master of the desperation half-court heave

The ability to make those shots is part art and part skill, Wolves' sixth-man Jamal Crawford said. The willingness to take them might even be more meaningful.
Wolves
November 6, 2017
Wolves guard Jimmy Butler defended against the Hornets' Dwayne Bacon in the first quarter at Target Center on Sunday night. Butler is one of several v

Souhan: Wolves' veteran additions demonstrate professionalism

The Wolves' dramatic improvement is because of dramatic change. You could argue that four of the team's top six players this season are veteran newcomers.
Wolves
November 6, 2017
Guard Jamal Crawford (11) gives the Wolves' second unit more scoring punch.

Second unit taking pressure off Wolves starters

Last season, with less depth forcing more minutes onto the starters, the Timberwolves ranked dead last in the league in points off the bench (22.8).
Wolves
November 5, 2017

Wolves 112, Charlotte 94

The Wolves beat the Charlotte Hornets 112-94 for their fifth victory in a row.
Wolves
November 5, 2017

Wolves keep piling up 100-point games

The Wolves scored 112 points in their 18-point victory over Charlotte on Sunday at Target Center. It was their ninth consecutive game scoring 100 or more points.
Wolves
November 5, 2017

Wolves-Charlotte game recap

Wolves point guard Jeff Teague had his second consecutive double-double. He hit four of five three-pointers and scored 18 points with 12 assists.
Wolves
November 5, 2017
Wolves forward Taj Gibson wrapped his arms around teammate Andrew Wiggins after Wiggins scored a basket against the Hornets in the second half Sunday.

Postgame: Wolves 7-3 after 10 games, head to Golden State

The team will go for six consecutive Wednesday at Golden State.
Wolves
November 5, 2017
Wolves stop Dallas for four-game winning streak

Wolves stop Dallas for four-game winning streak

Beating Dallas gives them longest streak since 2012.
Wolves
November 5, 2017
Charlotte Hornets' Jeremy Lamb (3) celebrates with Dwight Howard (12) after a basket against the Atlanta Hawks during the second half of an NBA basket

Wolves-Charlotte game preview

The Hornets shoot a lot of free throws.