Stephen A. Smith Offers Radical Opinion on Knicks’ Julius Randle After Game 4 Loss The ESPN commentator was very frustrated with the New York star after the team's loss on Monday. Sports Illustrated · May 9, 2023
Despite Anthony Edwards' 36 points, Timberwolves fall to Denver and trail 3-0 in playoff series MINNEAPOLIS — Through three games in this series, a team with championship aspirations has shown the Minnesota Timberwolves just how far it has to go to become a serious basketball team. Tribune News Service · Apr 22, 2023
Five Burning NBA Playoff Questions, Including a Big One for Steph Curry and the Warriors Golden State looks to climb out of a 2-0 deficit, while the Clippers struggle to halt the Suns’ midrange game. Sports Illustrated · Apr 20, 2023
Charles Barkley purposely didn’t praise Karl-Anthony Towns, Rudy Gobert and didn’t appreciate skepticism "I stopped, didn't I!?" USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 20, 2023
NBA Playoffs: Jamal Murray puts Denver Nuggets ahead 2-0 against Minnesota Timberwolves Denver Nuggets won their second consecutive game of the playoff series against Minnesota Timberwolves with a 122-113 win, powered by Jamal Murray's 40 points. The Times of India · Apr 20, 2023
Michael Porter Jr.’s 4th-quarter eruption, Jamal Murray’s 40-point night give Nuggets 2-0 lead Three-letter chants have been commonplace at Ball Arena this season, only this one sounded different. The Denver Post · Apr 20, 2023
La Velle E. Neal III: In mile-high blowout, Wolves show they may not anything left This is what it looks like when an eighth seed — or tenth seed or whatever low seed you believe the Timberwolves are — goes up against a top seed. Tribune News Service · Apr 17, 2023
Minnesota Timberwolves cruise past Oklahoma City Thunder to move into NBA playoffs Minnesota Timberwolves booked themselves a ticket to the NBA playoffs after Karl-Anthony Towns led them to a comprehensive 120-95 win in a play-in game against Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday in the Western Conference. The Times of India · Apr 15, 2023
Play-In Photos: Best images from the Thunder’s 125-90 loss to the Timberwolves Here are the best photos from the Thunder's 125-90 play-in tournament loss to the Timberwolves on Friday. USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 15, 2023
Timberwolves dominate play-in game over Oklahoma City, will face Denver in first round of NBA playoffs MINNEAPOLIS — Just before the end of the third quarter, Minnesota Timberwolves fans groaned as Rudy Gobert airballed a free throw. Tribune News Service · Apr 15, 2023
Thunder vs. Timberwolves: Stream, lineups, injury reports and broadcast info for Friday Thunder at Timberwolves: How to watch, lineups, injury reports and broadcast for Friday. USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 14, 2023
Jim Souhan: It’s time for Rudy Gobert to grow up MINNEAPOLIS — Rudy Gobert may punch me for this, but Friday night would be a good time for him to prove he's mature enough to be a franchise player. Tribune News Service · Apr 13, 2023
Thunder vs. Timberwolves: Recapping all four regular season matchups Here's a quick refresher on how the four regular season games between the Thunder and Timberwolves went: USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 13, 2023
Bill Plaschke: Lakers' bold first step into the playoffs is a staggering stumble LOS ANGELES — LeBron James doubled over in exhaustion. Anthony Davis twisted around in pain. Darvin Ham stared blankly in disbelief. Los Angeles Times · Apr 12, 2023
Sports Illustrated · Apr 12, 2023 It Wasn’t Pretty, but Lakers Overcome Anthony Davis’s Brutal Mistake to Lock in NBA Playoff Spot Anthony Davis, LeBron and the Lakers are playing on. So is Atlanta. Minnesota and Miami, however, are down to one last chance to advance Friday.
The Times of India · Apr 12, 2023 LA Lakers grab Western Conference playoff spot with win over Minnesota Timberwolves Los Angeles Lakers defeated visitors Minnesota Timbervolves in a close 108-102 overtime victory in their play-in game on Tuesday to confirm themselves as the No. 7 seed and grab the playoff spot in the Western Conference.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 12, 2023 Lakers player grades: L.A. makes the playoffs the hard way with win over Timberwolves It wasn't exactly pretty, but the Lakers are back in the NBA Playoffs with a 108-102 win over the Timberwolves in the play-in tournament.
Los Angeles Times · Apr 12, 2023 Lakers beat Timberwolves in overtime, advance to playoffs as No. 7 seed The Lakers targeted 19 wins for a very specific reason.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 11, 2023 The Timberwolves should’ve gotten more from Rudy Gobert than a suspension and play-in spot This deal was about taking the next step, not taking a step backward.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 11, 2023 Lakers vs. Timberwolves: Lineups, injury reports and broadcast info for Tuesday Here's all you need to know ahead of Tuesday's Lakers versus Timberwolves game.
Tribune News Service · Apr 10, 2023 Chip Scoggins: Suspending Gobert right move for shockingly immature Timberwolves The Tussling Timberwolves decided not to practice Monday before traveling to Los Angeles for the start of the NBA play-in tournament, a wise move for self-preservation. Can't be too careful when fists are flying.
Tribune News Service · Apr 10, 2023 Gobert suspended by Timberwolves for Tuesday’s play-in game LOS ANGELES — The Timberwolves traded five players, four future first-round picks and included another pick swap when they dealt for Rudy Gobert, the center who was going to elevate their defense and alleviate their issues rebounding, especially in the playoffs.
Sports Illustrated · Apr 10, 2023 Roundtable: Play-in Tournament Story Lines, Predictions Which play-in matchup is the most compelling? Who is under the most pressure to qualify for the playoffs? Our staff answers these questions and more.
Tribune News Service · Apr 9, 2023 Timberwolves beat Pelicans after Rudy Gobert sent home for punching Kyle Anderson; Jaden McDaniels hurt punching wall MINNEAPOLIS — Just over four minutes remained in the second quarter of the Timberwolves' game against New Orleans on Sunday at Target Center.
Tribune News Service · Apr 5, 2023 Timberwolves end losing streak, bounce back to edge Nets, 107-102 NEW YORK — Following Sunday's disastrous loss to tanking Portland, the Timberwolves tried to do what they've done several times this season — rebound quickly from a debilitating loss.