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November 22, 2021
Karl-Anthony Towns scored 28 points and added 10 rebounds on Monday.

Monday's Timberwolves-New Orleans game recap

The Wolves finished with 28 points off New Orleans' turnovers and added 26 second-chance points.
November 22, 2021
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels battles under the basket with New Orleans Pelicans center Willy Hernangomez in the first half of an NBA

Timberwolves 110, New Orleans 96

The Timberwolves beat the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday, Nov. 22, 2021 in New Orleans.
November 22, 2021

Timberwolves 110, New Orleans 96

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November 21, 2021
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jarred Vanderbilt (8) blocks a shot by Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (13) during the first half of an NBA

Wolves forward Vanderbilt specializes in all the less-glamorous stats

Jarred Vanderbilt's knack for tracking down offensive rebounds and turning defensive stops into offensive opportunities have made him a valuable addition to the Wolves' starting lineup.
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November 21, 2021
New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram (14) in action during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards, Monday, Nov

Timberwolves-New Orleans game preview: Wolves hit the road with three-game winning streak

Three of Minnesota's next four games are on the road, beginning with the 3-15 Pelicans.
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November 20, 2021
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards, center, goes up to shoot between Memphis Grizzlies forward Kyle Anderson, right, and forward Jaren Jacks

Wolves-Memphis game recap

A quick look at Saturday night's game.
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November 20, 2021
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (1) and guard D'Angelo Russell react after Edwards made a three point shot during the first half of an NB

Wolves put it all together in 138-95 rout of Grizzlies

The home team ended its seven-game losing streak against Memphis in resounding fashion.
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November 20, 2021
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards, right, and forward Taurean Prince enjoy the final minutes of their game as they defeat the Memphis Grizz

Taurean Prince won't sweat Wolves' playing time decisions with him

Opportunities have arisen for the forward of late, but he said he can serve in other roles off the floor as well.
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November 20, 2021
Kings’ Marvin Bagley III, left, and the Timberwolves’ Jaden McDaniels try for a rebound Wednesday.

Shift to the bench beneficial for Timberwolves forward McDaniels

When Jaden McDaniels was in the starting lineup, he was spending more time on the bench than he was on the floor thanks to foul trouble.
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November 19, 2021
Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) celebrates in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Clippers, Thursday, Nov. 18, 20

Saturday's Wolves-Memphis game preview

Both Naz Reid and Josh Okogie missed Thursday's game and are listed as questionable.
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November 19, 2021
San Antonio guard Dejounte Murray had the ball knocked away by Timberwolves guard Malik Beasley in the second half

Bench comes through in a big way for Timberwolves in win over Spurs

Jaden McDaniels, Malik Beasley, Taurean Prince turn in some of their best performances of the season
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November 19, 2021
Timberwolves forward Anthony Edwards drives against San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson in the first half

Timberwolves dial up the offense in 115-90 victory over San Antonio

The Wolves entered the night shorthanded on their bench but ended up with six players in double figures in one of their most complete efforts of the season.
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November 18, 2021

Thursday's Wolves-Spurs game recap

A look back at Thursday night's game.
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November 18, 2021
Karl-Anthony Towns passes the ball while the Kings' Chimezie Metu defends in the third quarter.

On wrong side of the whistle, Towns makes a tweak to his game

Karl-Anthony Towns said he's making some changes in part because of how the game is changing for big men.
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November 18, 2021
Kings guard De'Aaron Fox, right, tried to slap the ball away from Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards during the second half

After 'Finchy' yells at team, Wolves rally in second half to beat Kings

At halftime, the Wolves were shooting 39% and only 11% from three-point range. But Anthony Edwards said that wasn't what set off coach Chris Finch.
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November 17, 2021
Wolves guard D’Angelo Russell said he was still adjusting to the NBA’s new basketball, after the league switched from a Spalding ball to Wilson th

NBA's switch of basketballs doesn't fly with Wolves guard Russell

The NBA switched its brand of basketball this season and D'Angelo Russell says there's a 'big difference' that could be making an impact on his shooting.
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November 17, 2021
Apple Valley’s Tre Jones (talking with San Antonio coach Gregg Popovich during an Oct. 22 game) is averaging 2.9 points and 1.1 assists for the Spur

Gameday preview: Murray leads a rare struggling Spurs team to face Wolves

The Spurs' Gregg Popovich is only 21 victories from Don Nelson's record for career coaching victories.
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November 17, 2021
Sacramento Kings forward Harrison Barnes, left, drives past Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards to score during the first half of an NBA bask

Timberwolves-Sacramento game recap

Wolves guard Anthony Edwards found his scoring touch at the right time, scoring 16 of his 26 points in the fourth quarter.
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November 17, 2021
Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) takes with Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch in the fourth quarter against Phoenix.

Time for Wolves to make a move in the standings — or make a big roster move?

RandBall: Minnesota has four consecutive winnable games coming up. If the Wolves can't get any traction now, when will they? They've already squandered one soft part of the schedule.
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November 16, 2021
Wolves guard Patrick Beverley (22) and forward Jarred Vanderbilt (8) tumbled to the ground with Phoenix guard Mikal Bridges (25) on Monday.

Matchup with Sacramento a chance for Wolves to make up ground

Both teams figure to be fighting for play-in spot all season with the lesser Western Conference teams.