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Sports
November 22, 2022
Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch acknowledged his team didn’t play hard enough in the first half, but he’ll take a win any time.

Did Wolves deserve boos?; Wild identity shift; St. Peter on Twins

On a jam-packed Daily Delivery podcast, all those topics are explored. Beat writer Sarah McLellan broke down the Wild's major change this year.
Wolves
November 22, 2022
Tyrese Haliburton is Indiana’s leading scorer. The Pacers play host to the Timberwolves on Wednesday.

Timberwolves-Indiana game preview: Pacers off to strong start

The Wolves, however, have won four in a row heading into Wednesday's game in Indianapolis.
Wolves
November 22, 2022
Jordan McLaughlin celebrated a three-pointer with fans during Monday’s victory over Miami at Target Center.

McLaughlin's flurry of threes were big spark in Wolves' win over Heat

Point guard Jordan McLaughlin scored nine points in under two minutes in one stretch of the fourth quarter. Going into the game, he was only 3-for-24 on three-point attempts.
Wolves
November 21, 2022
Jaylen Nowell (4) of the Minnesota Timberwolves of the Minnesota Timberwolves attempts a shot in the first quarter Monday, November 21, 2022, at Targe

Timberwolves-Miami game recap

Wolves guard Anthony Edwards scored 18 of his 22 points in the second half.
Wolves
November 21, 2022
Fans react after a three point basket by Jordan McLaughlin (6) of the Minnesota Timberwolves in the third quarter.

Wolves use furious second-half comeback, hold on late to top Heat

Trailing by 13 at the half, the Wolves outscored Miami 37-19 in the third quarter and Rudy Gobert scored his only points when they mattered most in a 105-101 win.
Wolves
November 21, 2022
Target Center

Flaw with new 'City Edition' court forces Wolves to move back its debut

The team had expected to debut its new court for tonight's game, but a team official said there wes an imperfection that caused an afternoon scramble at Target Center.
Wolves
November 21, 2022
Timberwolves coach Chris Finch listens to D'Angelo Russell during Saturday night's win at Philadelphia

Unselfish play works lately for Wolves, but it can get better

Sacrificing to win sounds easy enough, but just how good have the Wolves been at practicing it during their 8-8 start?
Wolves
November 20, 2022

Timberwolves-Miami game preview

The Wolves come home to face the Heat on the heels of three consecutive road victories.
Wolves
November 20, 2022
Taurean Prince during a game against Houston in early November.

Charges dropped in Taurean Prince's controlled substance arrest

Timberwolves guard also won't face weapons possession charges from the May 19 arrest.
Wolves
November 19, 2022
The Timberwolves' Karl-Anthony Towns, center, passes the ball while Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid, right, defends the basket during the first half S

Three in a row: Wolves hang on for 112-109 victory over Philadelphia

Ahead by 20 in the second half, the Wolves allowed the 76ers to come all the way back but Anthony Edwards provided enough defense at the rim to protect the lead.
Wolves
November 19, 2022

Wolves-Philadelphia game recap

A quick look at Saturday night's game.
Wolves
November 19, 2022
Bryn Forbes drives to the basket against San Antonio's Tre Jones during the first half on Oct. 30

Wolves reserve Forbes brings no shortage of energy

While the sharpshooter from Michigan State waits for his chance, he radiates a positive attitude and encouragement,
Wolves
November 18, 2022
Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns reacted after fouling out of a game against Memphis on Nov. 11.

McDaniels, Towns rank among NBA leaders in fouls committed

The Timberwolves pair of Jaden McDaniels and Karl-Anthony Towns have committed 57 fouls each, and each faces distinct challenges in trying to limit them.
Wolves
November 18, 2022
Philadelphia’s Joel Embiid split Utah defenders Malik Beasley, left, and Lauri Markkanen during a 59-point performance Sunday.

Wolves-Philadelphia game preview: Edwards shooting better, Towns shooting more

The 76ers counter with Joel Embiid, tied for third in the NBA in scoring at 32.3 points per game.
Wolves
November 17, 2022
Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards

Edwards working on consistency, growth. 'I'm trying to be better.'

Anthony Edwards was a star Wednesday night. His challenge this year is being a star again Saturday night, then Sunday night, then Monday night, and so on.
Wolves
November 17, 2022
 Anthony Edwards, left, steals ball from Orlando Magic guard Terrence Ross. Edwards scored 35 points, including 19 in the first quarter.

Wolves start with sizzle, don't fizzle; Edwards scores 35 to beat Magic

Anthony Edwards had 19 of his 35 points in the first quarter and Karl Anthony Towns scored 30 as the Timberwolves regrouped to avoid another stress-inducing finish.
Wolves
November 16, 2022

Wednesday's Wolves-Magic game recap

A quick look back at Wednesday night's game.
Wolves
November 16, 2022
Timberwolves center Naz Reid is averaging 8.4 points per game while shooting 59% from the field.

Reid returns to Timberwolves after bout with illness

Third-string center Naz Reid has been a solid contributor, averaging 8.4 points and shooting 59%.
Wolves
November 16, 2022
Kings forward Harrison Barnes (40) drive around Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs (4) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Nov. 5,

Live: Follow Wolves vs. Magic from Orlando on Gameview

After winning in Cleveland on Sunday, the Timberwolves are going for two in a row. Tap here for play-by-play, in-game stats and scores from around the NBA.
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November 16, 2022
D'angelo Russell (0) and Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch. ] CARLOS GONZALEZ • cgonzalez@startribune.com – Minneapolis, Minn., Octobe

Winning chemistry: Finch and Russell on Wolves' search to find it

Timberwolves coach Chris Finch and point guard D'Angelo Russell talked about progress that has been made after a slow start — and what they want to see going forward.