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Wolves
January 5, 2018
Minnesota Timberwolves' Tyus Jones

Jones hurting over Wolves' loss to Nets and split lip

"That stung pretty bad," Wolves guard Tyus Jones said Thursday, a day after Minnesota lost at Brooklyn and Jones received stitches in his mouth.
Wolves
January 4, 2018

Wolves-Celtics gameday preview

The 31-10 Celtics have won four consecutive games and five of their past six after Wednesday's 102-88 home victory over Cleveland.
Wolves
January 4, 2018
Brooklyn Nets' Spencer Dinwiddie (8) shoots over Minnesota Timberwolves' Taj Gibson, left, and Andrew Wiggins, right, during the second half of an NBA

Brooklyn goes deep, again and again, to beat 'low-energy' Wolves

The Wolves didn't bring the fire that marked their last two victories and were outscored 42-3 on three-pointers in losing for the second time in nine games.
Wolves
January 3, 2018

Wolves-Nets game recap

A look back at Wednesday's game.
Wolves
January 3, 2018
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Taj Gibson (67) smiled as he joked with an official at the start of the second half. ] ANTHONY SOUFFLE ï anthony.s

Gibson comes home to Brooklyn wearing No. 67 Wolves jersey

Wolves forward Taj Gibson wore his No. 67 jersey into Brooklyn's Barclays Center on Wednesday night for the first time since he decided last summer to become the first player ever to wear that number.
Wolves
January 3, 2018

Wolves looking to pitch another shutout to start tonight's game at Brooklyn

Wolves have started last two games on a combined 33-0 run against Pacers and Lakers
Wolves
January 2, 2018
Minnesota Timberwolves' Karl-Anthony Towns smiles on his way to the bench as he is relieved late in the second half of an NBA basketball game against

Wolves-Brooklyn gameday preview

The Nets beat Orlando on Monday night, but Brooklyn has lost eight of its past 10.
Wolves
January 2, 2018
The Minnesota Timberwolves' Taj Gibson (67) and Jimmy Butler (23) react after a Butler basket forced a Denver Nuggets timeout in overtime on Wednesday

Numbers say Wolves' Gibson is having his best season

Taj Gibson's solid play has boosted Wolves, but he's done it on a bigger stage.
Wolves
January 2, 2018
Yes, the Timberwolves are getting better on defense

Yes, the Timberwolves are getting better on defense

Perhaps the most surprising part about the first year of the Tom Thibodeau coaching era with the Timberwolves and the early part of this was that the Wolves didn't seem to be getting any better on defense.
Wolves
January 2, 2018
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Jimmy Butler (23) stole the ball from Los Angeles Lakers guard Jordan Clarkson (6) in the second quarter Monday night. At

Wolves stick it to outmatched Lakers

A 16-0 run to open the game helped Minnesota win for the seventh time in the past eight games.
Vikings
January 1, 2018
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Case Keenum (7) pitched the ball to running back Jerick McKinnon (21) in the first quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium Sunday D

Things are falling into place for Vikings, Wolves

Three thoughts from the long sports weekend:
Wolves
January 1, 2018
Outside of the rotation for most of the season, Wolves center Cole Aldrich has continued to work hard in practice and maintain a positive attitude off

On bench or slam-dunking, Wolves' Aldrich stays upbeat

Outside of the rotation for most of the season, Aldrich has continued to work hard in practice and maintain a positive attitude off the court. That gets noticed.
Wolves
January 1, 2018

Timberwolves 114, L.A. Lakers 96

The Timberwolves led from the start to win 114-96 against the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night at Target Center.
Wolves
January 1, 2018

Wolves-L.A. Lakers game recap

Wolves guard Jimmy Butler scored a game-high 28 points, making all 11 of his free throws. He also had nine assists.
Wolves
January 1, 2018
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Jimmy Butler, right, drives with the basketball defended by Indiana Pacers forward Bojan Bogdanovic in the first half of

Wolves earn road-rout payback, 107-90 over Pacers

A 17-0 start to the game set the tone for Minnesota in a 107-90 victory
Wolves
January 1, 2018
Indiana Pacers forward Domantas Sabonis, left, shoots the basketball defended by Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns in the first half of

Towns shows his potential on defense with six blocks

Karl-Anthony Towns' league-leading 29th double-double this season — 18 points, 14 rebounds Sunday night — is old news. His activity defending the rim is something of a revelation
Vikings
January 1, 2018
Wolves guard Tyus Jones drove for a layup past Pacers center Myles Turner in the first half Sunday.

Souhan: Vikings, Wolves and easy wins

Easy victories are important, buying rest for weary starters and minutes for reserves needing playing time.
Wolves
December 31, 2017

Wolves-Lakers gameday preview

The Lakers again are missing three starters, just as they were for last week's 121-104 loss to the Wolves on Christmas
Wolves
December 31, 2017

Wolves-Pacers game recap

A look back at Sunday's game.
Wolves
December 31, 2017
Indiana Pacers guard Victor Oladipo (4) argues a call with NBA official Scott Foster during the second half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 26

Wolves face Pacers team missing star Oladipo

Former Wolf Lance Stephenson will start in place of Pacers injured star guard Victor Oladipo when Wolves end 2017 with a 4 p.m. game at Indy