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Randball
November 3, 2021
Minnesota Timberwolves' D'Angelo Russell (0) talks to teammates before a play during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Orlando Magi

Five possible explanations for the Timberwolves' sputtering offense

The offense was supposed to take care of itself — to be the unquestioned strength of a team with playoff (or at least play-in) aspirations this season.
Wolves
November 3, 2021
Timberwolves center Karl Anthony-Towns is shooting around his typical career percentage, but the rest of the starting five is struggling.

Finch says he's never seen shooting slump like Wolves currently having

"I've never been a part of a team that had so many guys shooting below their [career] percentages," Wolves coach Chris Finch said.
Wolves
November 2, 2021
Paul George and the Clippers won in Oklahoma City on Monday but are 2-4 this season.

Timberwolves game preview: Clippers in town for back-to-back games

Los Angeles is 2-4 and is without Kawhi Leonard, who had foot surgery.
Wolves
November 2, 2021
Anthony Edwards said the Timberwolves just aren’t hitting open shots on offense right now.

Edwards strikes much softer tone after another bad Wolves loss

Anthony Edwards let loose last week after the Wolves lost to New Orleans. His tone wasn't nearly as harsh after Monday's loss to another poor team.
Wolves
November 2, 2021
Karl Anthony-Towns (32) of the Minnesota Timberwolves in the third quarter, Monday, Nov. 1 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minn. The Minnesota Timber

Magic tops Wolves behind dominant fourth quarter; Russell hurts ankle

Even as the Timberwolves led for most of three quarters on Monday night, the familiar and lingering sense of dread was present in the air over Target Center.
Wolves
November 1, 2021
Magic guard Cole Anthony finished with 31 points.

Monday's Wolves-Orlando game recap

Orlando's Cole Anthony scored 31 points to lead the Magic's rally
Wolves
November 1, 2021
Jalen Suggs (4) of the Orlando Magic attempts a shot while defended by Taurean Prince (12) of the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first quarter, Monday,

Back home: Suggs' return with Magic brings activity, emotion

Adjusting to the hectic NBA schedule, former Minnehaha Academy star Jalen Suggs squeezed in a Vikings game and family time before facing the Timberwolves.
Wolves
October 31, 2021
Orlando Magic’s Jalen Suggs (4), the former Minnehaha Academy star, returns home to play the Timberwolves at target Center.

Wolves-Orlando game preview: Suggs makes his hometown pro debut

Minnehaha Academy graduate Jalen Suggs returns to his home state as a pro player after one season at Gonzaga.
Wolves
October 31, 2021
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) drives around Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid (11) in the fourth quarter of a NBA basketball game Satur

Saturday's Wolves-Denver game recap

Denver's Nikola Jokic had 26 points, 19 rebounds and seven assists.
Wolves
October 30, 2021
Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns wrestles with his jersey after losing to the Denver Nuggets at a NBA basketball game Saturday, Oct. 3

Wolves fade at the finish in narrow home loss to Nuggets

In a game in which both teams at times struggled to make a shot, the Wolves started strong, building a 14-point lead early in the second quarter.
Wolves
October 29, 2021
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jarred Vanderbilt (8)

Vanderbilt sets hustling, crashing, unselfish tone for Wolves

Coach Chris Finch says Jarred Vanderbilt understands his skills and plays to them. Anthony Edwards calls his teammate's play "contagious."
Wolves
October 29, 2021
Nikola Jokic is a three-time All-Star who won the NBA’s MVP award last season with Denver.

Gameday preview: Timberwolves vs. Denver

NBA MVP Nikola Jokic comes to Target Center as the Wolves continue a home-heavy opening stretch of games.
Randball
October 29, 2021
Will Anthony Edwards become as charismatic as Kirby Puckett?

Anthony Edwards: Minnesota's most charismatic star since Kirby Puckett?

A comparison to Puckett's on-field accomplishments and personality as a player is about as high a compliment as a Minnesota athlete can receive. Is the Wolves' 20-year-okd star on that path?
Wolves
October 29, 2021
Patrick Beverley (22) and teammates react on the bench earlier this month.

Straight talk impresses Wolves as they learn to be honest with each other

Although the Wolves are being more talkative as a group, how well will they walk the line on truth telling vs. hurt feelings?
Wolves
October 28, 2021
Timberwolves forward Anthony Edwards drives against Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo during the first half

Meeting their challenge, Wolves hold off Bucks rally to beat defending champs

The Wolves showed their harsh words of earlier this week might have brought them closer together instead of farther apart. 'The game was won in practice,' Karl-Anthony Towns said.
Wolves
October 28, 2021
Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) is defended by Jarred Vanderbilt (8) during the first half.

McDaniels, Vanderbilt do the dirty work in Wolves' win over Bucks

Both young players had tough defensive assignments and rebounded well to help the Wolves in areas they needed help.
Wolves
October 27, 2021

Timberwolves-Milwaukee game recap

Second-year guard Anthony Edwards not only scored 25 points, but he rescued the Wolves from a harrowing fourth-quarter collapse.
Wolves
October 27, 2021
Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) and Timberwolves forward Anthony Edwards (1) shake during an NBA basketball game against the Hou

Offense is still work in progress as Wolves' 'Big Three' sort things out

Coach Chris Finch says the team's understanding of the scheme is good, but the execution and patience is not.
Sports
October 27, 2021
Snubs on Rand's 25 best Wolves list? Scoggins on Gophers, Wolves, Wild

Snubs on Rand's 25 best Wolves list? Scoggins on Gophers, Wolves, Wild

Host Michael Rand wonders who was shortchanged in his list of 25 best Wolves players. Columnist Chip Scoggins joins the Daily Delivery to talk Gophers football, Anthony Edwards and the Wild.
Wolves
October 27, 2021
Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch reacted after a foul call in the fourth quarter Monday.

'Bothered' Wolves seek new tactic: 'The person that's open gets the ball'

After Anthony Edwards called out himself and two teammates following Monday night's loss, the Wolves had a 'testy' practice before heading to Milwaukee.