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Taj Gibson's status for Wednesday is questionable
Taj Gibson left Monday's victory over Memphis after eight-plus minutes with soreness in his neck. The injury originally occurred Friday in the Wolves' victory in Los Angeles
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Souhan: Time for Wiggins to finally step up, earn his contract status
Andrew Wiggins is at the heart of the Wolves' failings. He isn't always engaged on defense — or on offense when he doesn't have the ball.
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Wolves-Denver gameday preview
It's the Timberwolves' biggest game in 14 years and it comes against the Nuggets, who have won six consecutive games — and eight of their past 10
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Wolves beat Grizzlies; Wednesday's Nuggets game sends winner to playoffs
The Wolves got a needed victory to set up a one-game showdown with Denver at Target Center. The loser stays home for the postseason.
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Scoggins: Why can't it ever be easy with the Wolves?
It's somehow fitting that everyone will have to wait until the final day of the regular season before learning if the NBA's longest playoff drought will end.
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Gibson questionable for Wednesday's 'play-in' game vs. Nuggets
Timberwolves veteran Taj Gibson practiced "a little" Tuesday and is questionable for Wednesday night's game against Denver that will decide which team makes the NBA playoffs.
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Updated: All the potential Timberwolves playoff scenarios
Making or missing the playoffs comes down to whether the Wolves beat Denver on Wednesday night. But, after that, there are still a lot of factors that will determine their seed if they win.
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Wolves' Gibson leaves Memphis game in first quarter with sore neck
Gibson's status for Wednesday's crucial regular-season finale with Denver could be in doubt.
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Wolves-Memphis game recap
Slowed early by foul trouble, Wolves All-Star center Karl-Anthony Towns came on strong late, finishing with 24 points and 18 rebounds.
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Timberwolves 113, Memphis 94
The Timberwolves rallied to beat Memphis 113-94 on Monday, setting up a one-game showdown Wednesday vs. Denver for a trip to the playoffs.
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Can the Wolves finish what they started? Playoff fate about to be decided
With two games to play, the Timberwolves could finish in the fifth spot in the NBA Western Conference -- or they could extend their streak of missing the playoffs to 14 years.
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How are Wolves handling playoff-race pressure? Thibodeau weighs in
Coach Tom Thibodeau was asked after today's morning shootaround how the team – the young players in particular – are handling the pressure.
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Four NBA games this weekend all hurt Wolves playoff chances
The top three teams in the West could have helped the Wolves over the weekend in their quest to end 14 years of playoff futility.
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Wolves-Memphis game preview
The Wolves have a slim chance of clinching a playoff spot Monday night. The scenario: The Wolves have to beat Memphis, San Antonio has to beat Sacramento, and Denver has to lose at home to Portland
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Reusse: Wiggins' woe is accuracy, not effort
If Andrew Wiggins' approach was as lackadaisical as his critics claim, he would have figured out a way to miss eight or 10 games a season. He's done the opposite.
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Two views: Who is the most important player for the Timberwolves?
Each week, Michael Rand and Chris Hine weigh in on Twin Cities sports topics.
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Butler's return serves Wolves with energy surge as they chase playoffs
There was no doubt Jimmy Butler's teammates started to show the burden borne during Butler's absence, both because of their increased workload without him and the loss of Butler's sheer will.
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Timberwolves' week ahead
The Wolves finish the regular season with games Monday and Wednesday
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A weekly look around the NBA
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Butler's return sparks Wolves over Lakers, and on edge of playoffs
Jimmy Butler's defense, rebounding and 18 points helped guide a second-half turnabout on a night when the Wolves were outscored 32-21 in the second quarter and then changed course with a 29-15 third.
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- P.J. Washington's free throws finish rally as Mavericks beat Thunder 117-116 to reach West finals
- Hart, Anunoby listed as questionable to play for Knicks on Sunday in Game 7 against the Pacers
- NBA features two Game 7s Sunday between teams that have experienced both ends of blowouts
- Denver, Minnesota set for game 7 matchup
- Siakam helps Pacers beat Knicks 116-103 in Game 6 to send Eastern Conference semifinals to the limit
- Budenholzer reminisces on Arizona past, but quickly turns to future leading the Phoenix Suns
- Murray's elbow is hurting after early injury and 4-for-18 shooting night in Game 6 flop by Nuggets
- Timberwolves force Game 7 by blowing out Nuggets 115-70 behind 27 points from Anthony Edwards
- Pacers hope home cooking energizes push to even series with New York, force Game 7
- The Celtics are in a good headspace as they head to a 3rd consecutive Eastern Conference finals
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