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Rose's defense could provide Wolves a boost off bench
Tom Thibodeau's more recent attempt to reunite his old Chicago Bulls team might be in a position to pay dividends in the Wolves' upcoming playoff series with Houston.
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Wolves about to find out NBA playoffs bring intensity up a notch
It's one thing to beat an opponent one time, such as in the NCAA tournament. It's quite another thing to do so four times after both sides have had days before — and in between — to prepare for their opponents.
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Wolves-Rockets playoff series schedule
Game 1 is Sunday night in Houston.
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Hartman: Thibodeau's vision leads Wolves to NBA playoffs
Tom Thibodeau assessed the Wolves, brought in key additions and finally ended a 14-year postseason void.
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Wolves feel no playoff pressure in facing top-seeded Rockets
In the playoffs for the first time in 14 years, the undaunted Wolves face the No. 1-seed Rockets with a goal to "shock the world."
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A chance? Five No. 8 seeds have defeated No. 1 seeds in NBA playoffs
Here's the five No. 8 seeds that upset No. 1 seeds since the NBA went to its current playoff format in 1984:
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Wolves set TV ratings record; Nuggets fans rant that Gibson fouled Jokic
Wednesday's game was on FSN Plus because the Wild received priority in their playoff game, making the record even more impressive.
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Game-changing defense: Sore neck doesn't stop Taj Gibson
Despite a neck so painful he couldn't finish Monday's game, Gibson played, and played especially well when it mattered most.
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With one game -- and one play -- Timberwolves help change narrative
If Taj Gibson doesn't swat away that shot in the final seasons of regulation and Denver's Nikola Jokic drops in a dagger from the baseline … today is totally different for the Wolves and their fans.
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Hartman: Owner Taylor thrilled after Wolves ends playoff drought
The Wolves ended their long postseason drought, and owner Glen Taylor was happy for the loyal fans.
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Reusse: Remarkable effort, noble veterans bring back meaningful basketball
When you have been away from the playoffs for 14 straight years, there was a desperate need for the Wolves to win to finally give their fans something to scream about.
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Futility ends: Win puts Wolves in playoffs
It's the bottom seed and they needed an extra five minutes in front of a frenzied Target Center crowd. But the Wolves are going to the playoffs for the first time since Garnett, Cassell and Sprewell wore their colors.
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NBA playoff match-ups and Game 1 schedules
First-round playoff series will begin on Saturday and Sunday.
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Wolves-Denver game recap
A look back at Wednesday night's game.
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Up next: About the Houston Rockets
The Wolves' prize for their first postseason appearance since 2004? The league's best team.
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Season's work on the line for Wolves tonight against Denver
After getting no help from other teams around the West, the Timberwolves must earn a playoffs spot themselves to end 14-year drought. The Denver Nuggets stand in their way.
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Butler vows: 'I'll be there to change the game' against Nuggets
Tonight's game is only the third time since the current playoff format started in 1983-84 that two teams meet on the regular season's final day for a playoff spot.
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The latest look: Timberwolves NBA playoff seeding scenarios
If the Wolves beat Denver on Wednesday, they will end up seeded somewhere between sixth and eighth in the Western Conference.
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Five things to know about the huge night of Minnesota sports
It's been 15 years since the Wild and Timberwolves played more meaningful games on the same night as they will tonight.
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Around the NBA
- Edwards, Towns lead Wolves' 106-80 blitz of Murray, Jokic for 2-0 series lead over champion Nuggets
- Jamal Murray tosses heat pack, Michael Malone screams at officials as Nuggets frustrated in Game 2
- Brunson scores 43, rallies Knicks to 121-117 win over Pacers in Game 1 of Eastern Conference semis
- Jalen Brunson becomes fourth NBA player with 4 consecutive 40-point games in the postseason
- Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert misses Game 2 in Denver after flying home for birth of his son
- 76ers president Daryl Morey has big plans to build NBA title team around Embiid and Maxey
- Dallas Mavericks sign coach Jason Kidd to multi-year contract extension
- Cavaliers pull together to overcome Orlando, but challenge stiffens with top-seeded Celtics up next
- Magic crumble in second half, lose Game 7 despite Paolo Bachero's 38 points and stellar series
- Donovan Mitchell scores 39 points as Cavaliers push past Magic 106-94 in Game 7 to get Boston next
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