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Stepping back helps Beasley step up for Wolves
Malik Beasley, who has learned not to force his play, has averaged 26 points over the past two games, and perhaps it's no coincidence the Wolves have won both
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Wolves make it two wins in a row for the first time since January
The new-look Wolves took down Chicago, and have now won three of their last five. Against the Bulls, Malik Beasley was once again effective from the outside with 24 points on 8 of 14 shooting.
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James Johnson thought he was doing a radio interview, went shirtless on TV
For a guy known to focus so much on clothes, Johnson was conspicuously without a shirt during a postgame interview Wednesday with Marney Gellner.
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Malik Beasley looks like a real deal shooting guard for Wolves
Timberwolves history is not bogged down by an overabundance of great shooting guards, which makes the arrival of Beasley all the more interesting.
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James Johnson says Wolves have no 'fake gym rats'
James Johnson has been a connecting force for the Wolves since arriving at the trade deadline. He said his new teammates are committed to improving, even in tough times
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Wolves-Chicago game recap
A look back at Wednesday night's game.
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Taylor wasn't troubled by luxury tax in trying to land Russell
The luxury tax played a big role in the Wolves' deal for D'Angelo Russell. The Warriors wanted to get under it, while Wolves owner Glen Taylor was willing to go into it
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Late surge, solid defense boosts Wolves past New Orleans
D'Angelo Russell scored 10 points in the fourth quarter and the Pelicans, fighting for a playoff spot, missed shot after shot against the Wolves' zone defense.
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Wolves-New Orleans game recap
A look back at Tuesday night's game.
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Wolves praise Reid's performances in win over Pelicans
Zion Williamson had 25 points, but the undrafted Naz Reid held his own, scoring 13 points and grabbing 14 rebounds for his first career double-double that earned the praise of teammates and coaches along the way.
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Gameday preview: Wolves' Russell expected to play in back to back
The Wolves are 2-6 this season when they play the second games of back to backs.
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Minnesota sports littered with examples of reviled figures who got one big thing right
Kevin Fiala's ascent as one of the Wild's best and most promising players has turned into a victory lap in absentia for former general manager Paul Fenton. Others have gotten at least one thing right as well.
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Timberwolves-New Orleans game preview
With Zion Williamson healthy, the Pelicans — an afterthought in the West while the rookie healed — have become playoff contenders.
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Wolves plan to use McLaughlin more to create space for Russell
With Jordan McLaughlin handling more point guard duties, D'Angelo Russell would be freed up to move without the ball and look for scoring opportunities.
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Timberwolves' offense goes missing in rout by Mavs
The Wolves missed 11 of their first 12 shots and didn't improve much after that.
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Timberwolves-Dallas game recap
With Luka Doncic out, Dallas' Kristaps Porzingis scored 38 points with 13 rebounds.
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Terminology confusion an obstacle for new Wolves to overcome
The new players are sometimes caught between what a signal means and what it used to mean on that player's former team.
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Analytics support Wolves' claim they aren't tanking
There is a difference between actively trying to lose and having it be the more or less natural byproduct of rebuilding.
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Souhan: Vastly different coaching scenarios for Pitino, Saunders
Richard Pitino's career head coaching winning percentage is .544. Ryan Saunders' is .340. So why would Saunders enjoy more job security? Because circumstances matter more than stats.
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James Johnson emerges quickly as a leader for Wolves
Wolves teammates seem to be drawn to James Johnson's leadership. All have spoken highly of what Johnson's efforts to unify the team have meant to them — even in extreme terms.
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- Paul George, James Harden help Clippers even series with Mavs at 2-2 after blowing 31-point lead
- Timberwolves outlast Suns to finish sweep. Minnesota coach Chris Finch leaves with knee injury
- The Suns built a superteam with Durant, Booker and Beal. It produced zero playoff wins
- Edwards and Towns lead Timberwolves into the 2nd round of the NBA playoffs for 1st time since 2004
- Timberwolves coach Chris Finch has torn patellar tendon in right knee after collision with player
- Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray's status in jeopardy for Game 5 vs. Lakers because of calf injury
- Short-handed Bucks take another hit with Bobby Portis Jr.'s early ejection vs. Pacers in Game 4
- Pacers hit franchise playoff best 22 3-pointers to beat Bucks 126-113 and take 3-1 lead in series
- All-Stars Antetokounmpo, Lillard out for Milwaukee Bucks against Indiana Pacers in Game 4
- Brunson scores career playoff-high 47 points, leads Knicks over 76ers for 3-1 lead
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- Edwards puts in 40 points; Wolves knock out Suns in playoff sweep
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