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Murray shows frustration, tosses heat pack onto floor in loss to Wolves
Wolves coach Chris Finch said Murray's actions were "inexcusable" and "dangerous" but referees said afterward that it wouldn't have been an ejection.
Wolves humble Nuggets 106-80 as swarming defense takes center stage
One of the most dominant wins in franchise history did not come out of nowhere — but the Timberwolves served notice to the Nuggets and the rest of the NBA on Monday night.
Read the recap: Timberwolves dominate Nuggets 106-80
The Wolves didn't miss a beat in taking a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference semifinal series.
Gobert misses Game 2 for Wolves after the birth of his child
The team attempted to find a way to have center Rudy Gobert return from the Twin Cities in time for the game at Ball Arena, but those efforts were unsuccessful given the timing and heavy winds that caused flight delays in Denver.
'In a safe place.' Finch in charge while coaching from behind bench
Wolves players said there wasn't much of a difference in communication even though coach wasn't in his usual spot during the team's Game 1 win at Denver,
Two words about Game 1's fourth quarter: Naz Reid
The NBA Sixth Man of the Year will prove more valuable against Denver because of playoff matchups. He showed that with a sizzling fourth quarter for the Wolves in Game 1.
Edwards is brightest star as Wolves beat Denver in Game 1
The Wolves forced the league's probable MVP, Nikola Jokic, into seven turnovers while Anthony Edwards went off for 43 points against the Nuggets.
Read the Game 1 recap: Timberwolves pull away to beat Nuggets
Anthony Edwards (career playoff-high 43 points) and the Wolves had a big fourth quarter to win Game 1 of the playoff series.
Finch joins Wolves in Denver; availability to be determined
Coach Chris Finch had knee surgery on Wednesday, but could coach the team in Game 1 vs. the Nuggets on Saturday.
Wolves boss helped build Nuggets into 'best team in the world'
The Wolves want to challenge for that title now, since next season the luxury tax might come into play.
Meet Micah Nori, the coach filling in for Finch in a pinch
Wolves head coach Chris Finch had knee surgery Wednesday and the team has entrusted many of his duties to top assistant Micah Nori. One of Nori's goals? "Just don't ness it up."
Wolves shooting worse in playoffs. So why is the offense better?
In the regular season, Wolves had the top in the league. So far in the playoffs, it's the other side of the ball that is outpacing their opponents despite an unusual disconnect in the stats.
Finch to have surgery Wednesday; playoff coaching plan uncertain
Coach Chris Finch would likely have his leg immobilized and he might not be able to watch Game 1 from the front row of the Wolves bench out of caution someone might run into him again.
Anthony Edwards grows up. Talking to press shows off new maturity.
After the Wolves swept their playoff series against the Suns, fans got a glimpse into Edwards' leadership style during a joint interview with Karl-Anthony Towns.
Edwards puts in 40 points; Wolves knock out Suns in playoff sweep
Edwards scored 31 of his 40 points to cap the Wolves' first playoff series win in 20 years, a game that included coach Chris Finch missing the final minutes after a collision near the team's bench.
Finch ruptures patellar tendon in fourth-quarter collision
Play was stopped with 1:41 to play and the Wolves up by four points as the Timberwolves' athletic training staff tended to Finch, who left the sideline after getting helped up.
Read the Game 4 recap: It's a Wolves sweep behind Edwards' 40 points
Anthony Edwards led the comeback in a game where coach Chris Finch suffered a knee injury.
Wolves not worrying about the past, can sweep Suns on Sunday night
The Wolves haven't won an NBA playoff series since 2004, but have rolled past Phoenix in the first three games.
Anthony Edwards has Wolves nearing a Suns sweep
For the third consecutive game, the Wolves dominated in the first-round series, this time 126-109 on the road in Phoenix.
Read the Game 3 recap: Edwards scores 36 as Timberwolves roll again
The Wolves have beaten the Suns in the first three games. No team has won a series after trailing 3-0.
Wolves' shut-down defense frustrates Suns in first-round playoff series
Phoenix has yet to score 100 points in the series, and the efforts of the perimeter defensive trio of Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Jaden McDaniels and Anthony Edwards have led the way to a 2-0 lead.
Tenacious defense, McDaniels' anger spark Wolves to Game 2 win
Jaden McDaniels shoved Phoenix star Devin Booker during a second-quarter confrontation and then the Wolves pushed around the Suns for the rest of the night for a 105-93 win.
Quarter-by-quarter recap: How the Wolves rolled past Suns in Game 2
Jaden McDaniels led the way in another decisive playoff victory.
How did Wolves dominate Suns on the boards? With bigs and 'smalls.'
It's not just about Rudy Gobert, Karl-Anthony Towns and Naz Reid. The Wolves guards and wings were critical in controlling the glass.
Winning difference for Wolves in Game 1? It wasn't the starting lineup.
The starters were outscored by Phoenix in their 14 minutes on the floor together — and some didn't play their usual amount of minutes in the 25-point win. Who stepped up to take down the Suns?
It's all Edwards, all sparkle as Wolves dismantle Suns in Game 1
Anthony Edwards' big third quarter sparked the Wolves to a decisive victory over Phoenix in the playoff opener.
Wolves vs. Suns Game 1: Read the recap
Here's how Saturday's decisive victory at Target Center went down, the Wolves' first of the season vs. Phoenix.
Timberwolves defense would benefit from a better offense
The Suns are tough enough to beat without the Wolves having a lot of early turnovers.
Edwards cooks up the chemistry that keeps Wolves positive
One reason the Wolves have improved this season is because of how the players get along. Considering how the team looked at the end of last season, that's a big change.
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Naz Reid's path to breakout stardom featured mentor unlike any other
"Nazy," as he's called by those closest to Naz Reid, is a top candidate for the NBA's Sixth Man of the Year Award. His path to the Timberwolves included a second family in New Jersey, a 14-year-old car and a risk that brought great reward.
Suns scorch Wolves to sweep season series, set up playoff rematch
Losing to Phoenix dropped the Wolves to the No. 3 seed in the NBA West. Losing also set up a steep playoff challenge against a team that beat them by double-digits in all three games.
Wolves escape over Hawks 109-106 as Western Conference standings get crowded
Karl-Anthony Towns returned to the court for the Wolves, and with their win and Denver's loss to San Antonio, the Wolves, Nuggets and Thunder are in a three-way tie atop the West.
Taking stock of Wolves playoff seeding after the loss at Denver
While losing to the Nuggets hurt their hopes of being the No. 1 seed in the West, Timberwolves players didn't sound down about their fate.
Wolves lose showdown, fall behind Nuggets in battle for top seed
Nikola Jokic scored 41 points to power the Nuggets to a 116-107 victory that moved Denver one game ahead of the Wolves with two games remaining.
NBA won't intervene in Timberwolves ownership dispute
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said the league likely will leave the dispute between Glen Taylor, Alex Rodriguez and Marc Lore to the arbitration process.
Showdown in Denver tonight: Wolves-Nuggets battle should decide top seed
Expect both teams to go all out with home-court advantage through the first three rounds of the playoffs going to the Western Conference champion.
Good news for Timberwolves: KAT is cleared for practice
All-Star center Karl-Anthony Towns is recovering from left knee meniscus surgery on March 12.
Edwards continues play at a higher level as KAT remains out
The Wolves are 11-5 without Karl-Anthony Towns. Anthony Edwards is scoring more but it's his decision-making that's made the difference.
Timberwolves can't afford any kind of letdown vs. depleted Wizards
Washington, beset by injuries, has the second-worst record in the NBA entering Tuesday's game at Target Center.
What's the best first-round playoff match-up for the Wolves?
Even though the Timberwolves will be the higher seed in the first round of a playoff matchup, each potential opponent comes with a set of challenges.
'I want that.' Reid makes Sixth Man of Year case in Wolves win
Naz Reid didn't dance around the question after the Timberwolves beat the Lakers 127-117 with a big boost from his 31-point, 11-rebound night.
Timberwolves at Lakers preview: Broadcast info, injury report, stats
Chris Hine's forecast: The Wolves will have a slight edge this time with Rudy Gobert around to help.
Timberwolves outmatched in 97-87 loss to Suns
The Wolves never recovered after falling behind 15-0, thanks to a woeful shooting performance against a potential first-round playoff opponent.
Wolves-Suns game preview: Phoenix has the Big Three
Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Bradley Beal have the Suns in playoff position.
Garza eligible for playoffs as Wolves give him NBA contract
The fan favorite had been on a two-way deal, splitting the season between Minnesota and Iowa.
Edwards caps Wolves' 113-106 win vs. Rockets with two explosive dunks
Anthony Edwards had only two points in the first half and didn't make a field goal until midway through the third quarter. You'd think there could be a confidence problem brewing, right?
Timberwolves-Raptors preview: Both teams on a back-to-back
Toronto played the Lakers and the Wolves faced Houston on Tuesday.
Timberwolves clinch playoff spot — now red-hot Rockets come to town
After struggling vs. Chicago, the Wolves are up against a desperate Rockets team that has won 11 of their last 12 games.
Wolves vs. Bulls game preview: Broadcast info, injury report and analysis
On Sunday night, Minnesota will try to avenge a loss from earlier this season to Chicago, which now is playing without Zach LaVine.
Wolves ownership drama having 'no ripple effects' among players
Players said the conflict among Glen Taylor, Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez doesn't really affect how they do their jobs.
Wolves cruise past Nuggets 111-98 to move into tie for first in the West
Anthony Edwards scored 25, Mike Conley had 23 and Rudy Gobert added 21 as the Wolves won the Western Conference matchup in commanding fashion.
'Nuclear bomb' for Lore and Rodriguez as Wolves sale falls through
Owner Glen Taylor says, "I'm not mad at those guys" after they excoriated him the day after the news hit.
Edwards dealing with back spasms as Wolves face Denver in battle atop West
The Timberwolves face the Nuggets in Denver as the logjam atop the Western Conference remains with just 10 games left in the regular season.
Taylor says Wolves, Lynx 'no longer for sale' as owners feud over deal
Glen Taylor said he will remain majority owner after minority owners Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez did not close on the $1.5 billion sale of controlling interest in the two franchises. Lore and Rodriguez said the sale should have gone through.
From punches to praise, Wolves see what a difference a year can make
Last year Kyle Anderson and Rudy Gobert got into a sideline fight that exemplified a difficult season. This year they praised each other after a win that kept them right at the top of the Western Conference.
Anderson helps Wolves overcome Edwards' off night to defeat NBA-worst Pistons
Kyle Anderson, whose production has been increasing, had a strong game with 14 points as the Wolves beat the Detroit Pistons 106-91 despite Anthony Edwards' subpar night.
Wolves prepare to host NBA-worst Pistons
Detroit has the NBA's worst record at 12-60 and has lost its last seven games, making Wednesday's matchup one Minnesota should win.
T.J. Warren will stay with Wolves for the rest of the season
The veteran forward had been playing on 10-day contracts. Warren was the 14th overall pick in the 2014 NBA draft.
What's different about the Wolves offense without KAT on the floor?
Sunday's game win over the Warriors continued a trend in the nine games Towns his missed. "Guys are just trying to fill that role by doing something different," one player said. What is it?
Timberwolves rally to beat Warriors behind hot three-point shooting
The Wolves shot 21-for-40 from outside the arc in the first meeting between the teams since Draymond Green's chokehold of Rudy Gobert.
Charges: Wolves exec's hard drive stolen by disgruntled employee
As head of the analytics department, Sachin Gupta had data in his possession that the Wolves conceal from other teams, including details about contracts and trade negotiations.
Garza makes most of opportunity as Wolves navigate injuries
Former Iowa star Luka Garza ended up playing over 22 minutes and scored 11 points and had six rebounds against the Nuggets, a role he inherited because of all the team's injuries.
New investor in Wolves/Lynx as Rodriguez, Lore near acquisition
A Washington, D.C.-based investment firm, decided not to move forward in a deal that would have provided structural financing to Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez to buy the teams from Glen Taylor.
Injury-depleted Wolves worn down by Nuggets in final minutes of loss
With Karl-Anthony Towns, Rudy Gobert and Naz Reid sidelined, the Wolves battled Denver without their biggest weapons. Minnesota rallied and then faded in the final minutes against the defending NBA champs.
Because of injuries, Wolves may need new ways to thwart Jokic
Karl-Anthony Towns is still out after knee surgery, and the Wolves might not have Rudy Gobert or Naz Reid either against Denver star and MVP candidate Nikola Jokic.
Edwards' dunk for the ages leads Wolves to win. 'This one was crazy.'
The third-quarter dunk awed teammates so much they were swapping stories after the 104-94 win over Utah about what they witnessed in the third quarter. Edwards called it the best dunk of his career
Next-level awesome: With other stars out, Edwards kicks game up a notch
The Wolves didn't have Karl-Anthony Towns or Rudy Gobert in Utah, and still won easily because Anthony Edwards was the best player on the floor. It's part of a recent pattern.
Wolves' Conley shuts off phone, shuts down Utah in homecoming
This was the first time Mike Conley played in Utah since his trade to the Timberwolves, and he had a huge presence in ways beyond the 25 points he scored in the 119-100 win over the Jazz.
Conley, Alexander-Walker to make first return to Utah since joining Wolves
The two-game series will be Mike Conley and Nickeil Alexander-Walker's first games back in Utah since the Jazz traded them to the Timberwolves last season.
Plagued by injuries, Warren revives his NBA career with the Wolves
After signing a 10-day contract with the Wolves, T.J. Warren quickly found a role in the team's rotation.
If Wolves want No. 1 seed, only the best performances will do
The Wolves have played four games without injured Karl-Anthony Towns. The push for the top seed in the Western Conference is likely to need more high-end performances.
Biggest comeback in 12 years boosts Wolves to win over Clippers
What looked like a rout of a loss turned into a rout of a win by the fourth quarter as Anthony Edwards sparked a rally by scoring 37 points in the 118-100 Timberwolves victory.
Wolves hope to avoid three-game losing skid at Clippers
The Timberwolves are hoping to avoid their first three-game losing streak of the season in their final matchup of the season with the Clippers, who have beaten them twice this season.
Reid making strong case for NBA's Sixth Man award
Whether starting or coming off the bench, Naz Reid will have more opportunities to put up big numbers with Karl-Anthony Towns injured.
Gobert fined $100K by NBA for gesture, criticism of officiating
Rudy Gobert said he was willing to accept a fine for making a money gesture at officials and publicly criticizing them after Friday's loss. The NBA made sure it was a hefty one.
