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Complete coverage of the Minnesota Timberwolves and the NBA featuring players Karl Anthony Towns, Anthony Edwards, Jaden McDaniels, Rudy Gobert and Mike Conley. Latest MN Wolves scores, player stats, schedule, standings, game highlights and sports commentary from the Star Tribune.

Wolves
May 22
Clockwise from top: Dallas' Luka Doncic, the Wolves' Jaden McDaniels, Rudy Gobert and Karl-Anthony Towns and Dallas' Kyrie Irving are difference-maker

Wolves vs. Mavs. Which stars shine brightest? Better coach? Who wins?

We have player-by-player matchups for the Western Conference finals, which begin tonight. Also, stats to know, a look at the coaches and the Star Tribune's prediction for the best-of-7 series.
Sports
May 21
Sean Sweeney, middle, works for a rebound with Cretin-Derham Hall teammate Joe Mauer against Highland Park's Maurice Hargrow on Feb. 13, 2001, helping

Reusse: Top Mavericks assistant has big fans in Wolves country

Joe Mauer was Sean Sweeney's teammate at Cretin-Derham Hall and saw what he believes are the makings of a future head coach.
Wolves
May 21
Lakers forward Taurean Prince, center, is defended by Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) and forward Jaden McDaniels in an April game in Los Angeles

Timberwolves land two players on NBA all-defensive teams

Rudy Gobert and Jaden McDaniels made the squad, along with Orlando's Jalen Suggs.
Wolves
May 21
Wolves prepare for healing, dealing Mavericks in conference finals

Wolves prepare for healing, dealing Mavericks in conference finals

With injured stars Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving back in the lineup and P.J. Washington and Daniel Gafford obtained through trades, Dallas presents a much different look than the Wolves faced during the regular season.
Wolves
May 21
Luka Doncic leads the Mavericks in scoring, assists and rebounds during the NBA playoffs.

Wolves host Mavs team led by Doncic, Irving to start series

The teams open the NBA Western Conference finals Wednesday night at Target Center.
Wolves
May 21
A giant mural of the Timberwolves hangs in the parking lot on the Gluek's building in downtown Minneapolis on Tuesday.

Timberwolves are planning something big in downtown Minneapolis. But what?

The team previously partnered with bars and restaurants for watch parties during the series against the Denver Nuggets.
Wolves
May 21
Jaden McDaniels (3) and Naz Reid guard Aaron Gordon during Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals.

From out of action to key roles, two Wolves sparking success

Naz Reid broke his wrist during a late-season game in 2023 and Jaden McDaniels missed the playoffs after punching a wall in frustration. Right now, they are among the Wolves' top contributors.
Variety
May 21
Can we be comfortable putting our hearts behind a Timberwolves win, or will our hopes be dashed?

T-Wolves tips: How to ride the Minnesota sports roller coaster

This team has us going up and down and spinning around. How should we handle this week? Here are some tips.
Wolves
May 21
Timberwolves standout Anthony Edwards told NBA legend Charles Barkley to, well, get himself to Minneapolis, after eliminating Denver from the playoffs

Bring what? Did Edwards give state tourism new catchphrase?

Wolves star Anthony Edwards invited invited NBA legend and TV analyst Charles Barkley — in a colorful way — to Minneapolis in a postgame interview after Game 7. The phrase caught fire in places you wouldn't expect.
Wolves
May 20
Anthony Edwards celebrates the final moments of Sunday's victory in Denver.

Souhan: For the Wolves, this is just the beginning

The Timberwolves won Game 7 and took down the Nuggets with their balance and depth. They might do the same to the Dallas Mavericks, and could be doing this to teams for years to come.
Randball
May 20
Timberwolves players react to a fourth-quarter basket by Rudy Gobert that helped defeat the Nuggets.

Seven plays that defined the Wolves' unprecedented Game 7 comeback

No team had come back from the halftime deficit the size the Wolves faced (15 points) to win Game 7 in the playoffs. And they trailed by 20 before the rally began with a play that didn't seem important at the time.
Wolves
May 20
Anthony Edwards (5) of the Timberwolves celebrates at the end of Game 7 of the NBA Western Conference semifinals at Ball Arena in Denver. Tickets for

How to buy Timberwolves tickets as Western Conference finals come to Minneapolis

The Wolves start a best-of-seven series against the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday.
Wolves
May 20
Minnesota Timberwolves fans celebrate at the end of Game 7 of the NBA Western Conference semifinals at Ball Arena in Denver on May 19.

What happens now? A guide to the Western Conference finals

When are the games? How do you get tickets? Who won the Wolves vs. Dallas regular-season games? Answers to those questions and more are here.
Wolves
May 20
Anthony Edwards celebrates as the Timberwolves beat the Denver Nuggets in Game 7 of the NBA Western Conference semifinals Sunday night at Ball Arena i

Wolves stun Nuggets in Game 7 with history-making comeback

The victory featured Karl-Anthony Towns, Naz Reid and others on a night when Anthony Edwards was double-teamed at every turn. The Western Conference finals begin Wednesday at Target Center.
Eat & Drink
May 20
An Argentinean short rib cut of beef inside Porzana.

Dear Ant: Tell Sir Charles what's up with Minneapolis' dining scene

You get him here, we'll tell ya'll where to eat. And we'll even get him to St. Paul for breakfast.
Wolves
May 20
Wolves star Anthony Edwards, left, and Denver Christian Braun battled for the ball as Wolves guard Mike Conley moved in Sunday night in Denver.

10 clutch points: Ant picks an MVP, Naz Reid takes over, Rudy's big shot

Foul trouble for the other Wolves' big men gave Naz Reid a place in the fourth-quarter spotlight. Plus, a myth is busted and Rudy Gobert provides unexpected offense.
Wolves
May 20
The Timberwolves bench reacted to a basket by Rudy Gobert in the fourth quarter of Game 7 on Sunday night.

As Barkley howls, entire TNT crew picks Wolves to win the West

The Timberwolves have picked up fans along the way during their NBA playoffs run. Add the crew of TNT's 'Inside the NBA' crew to the list.
Wolves
May 20
The Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards, left, and Karl-Anthony Towns celebrate their win over the Nuggets in the final minute of Game 7 of the Western Conf

Souhan: KAT shreds Denver, holds Wolves together on a magical night

The longest-tenured player on a team long known for failures and embarrassments cradled the ball as time ran out in Game 7. How did it feel to be the central player in the dramatic victory?
Wolves
May 20
Anthony Edwards celebrates as the Timberwolves beat the Denver Nuggets in Game 7 of the NBA Western Conference semifinals Sunday night at Ball Arena i

Read the Game 7 recap: Wolves come back to KO defending champions

The Timberwolves advanced to the NBA Western Conference finals, which start Wednesday.
Wolves
May 19
Timberwolves fans celebrate at the end of Game 7 on Sunday in Denver.

Wolves in Western Conference Finals: Here's the schedule, more info

Make your plans, Minnesota: