The Minnesota Timberwolves made back-to-back Western Conference finals and showed promising growth this season, with rising stars leading the way.
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Timberwolves take 2-1 series lead
The Minnesota Timberwolves took a 2-1 lead with a 102-97 victory over the Golden State Warriors in the NBA Western Conference Semifinal Playoffs with Anthony Edwards leading the way with 36 points last Saturday at Chase Center in San Francisco.
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Timberwolves defeat Lakers in first round of playoffs
With Anthony Edwards, Julius Randle and Jaden McDaniels leading the way, the Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 4-1 in the first round of the NBA Western Conference playoffs.
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Timberwolves go up 3-1 in Western Conference playoffs
The Minnesota Timberwolves got outstanding and clutch performances from performance from Anthony Ewards, Julius Randle, Jaden McDaniels, and Donte DiVincenzo Naz Reid to defeat the Los Angeles Lakers to take a 3-1 lead in the Western Conference playoffs in NBA action at Target Center last Sunday.
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Timberwolves defeat Lakers in Game 3
This week’s Terrific Three photos feature images from the Minnesota Timberwolves’ 116-104 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 3 of the Western Conference playoffs at Target Center last week.
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After Ejection in L.A., Wolves’ Anthony Edwards Urged to Control Emotions
Anthony Edwards was ejected from the Minnesota Timberwolves’ game against the Los Angeles Lakers after picking up two technical fouls, leading to a one-game suspension due to reaching the NBA’s technical foul threshold.
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Kevin Garnett and the Timberwolves: A Reunion Finally Within Reach
With Glen Taylor’s ownership of the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx coming to an end, Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez’s takeover signals a potential shift in leadership, potentially leading to Kevin Garnett’s jersey retirement and reconnection with the franchise.
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Asst. Coach Turner improves Wolves’ defense
Elston Turner, a former NBA player and current assistant coach for the Minnesota Timberwolves, has been praised for his defensive skills and his ability to coach players and implement defensive strategies.
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Jim Petersen reflects on Jimmy Williams’ impact on his career in the NBA
Jim Petersen credits Jimmy Williams for helping him believe in himself and become a solid NBA player, and also for being an excellent player development coach and psychologist.
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Wolves’ Summer League rookie Kalscheur stays fit, waits for call
Gabe Kalscheur is one of 12 rookies on the 2024 Minnesota Timberwolves NBA Summer League Las Vegas roster, and is working hard to prove that he belongs in the NBA.
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Celtics’ profound impact on NBA
The Boston Celtics have won 18 NBA championships, with African American players playing a prominent role in their success.
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2024 NBA Draft: Cam Christie and Terrence Shannon in the mix for Timberwolves
Cam Christie, a 6’6″ guard from Minnesota, is projected to be a late first or early second round pick in the 2024 NBA Draft.
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Doris Burke makes history as first female NBA Finals analyst
Doris Burke and JJ Redick will serve as broadcast analysts for the NBA Finals on ABC alongside Mike Breen and Lisa Salters.
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Mavericks end Wolves’ season with Game 5 victory
The Minnesota Timberwolves lost the Western Conference finals to the Dallas Mavericks 4-1, with Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving scoring 36 points each.
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Black head coaches to face off in 2024 NBA Finals
Two Black head coaches, Jason Kidd and Joe Mazzulla, are in the NBA Finals for the first time since 2017, and ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins believes that the Celtics have the advantage.
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Mavericks take 2-0 lead in Western Conference finals
Luka Doncic’s game-winning three-pointer lifted the Dallas Mavericks to a 109-108 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves.
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Mavericks edge Timberwolves in Game 1 of Western Conference finals
The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 108-105 in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals, led by Luka Doncic’s 33 points, Kyrie Irving’s 24 points, and P.J. Washington Jr.’s 13 points.
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Timberwolves advance to Western Conference finals after beating Nuggets in thrilling series
The Minnesota Timberwolves have advanced to the Western Conference Finals after defeating the Denver Nuggets 98-90 in a dramatic seventh game.
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Wolves sweep Suns in first round of NBA playoffs
The Minnesota Timberwolves swept the Phoenix Suns in the first round of the NBA Western Conference playoffs.
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Diversity of talent leads ESPN’s NBA playoff coverage
ESPN’s NBA Playoff coverage features a diversity of talent led by Black people, including sidelined reporters Lisa Salters and Angel Gray.