The 2017-18 Minnesota Timberwolves most likely have completed their exit interviews as they hang up their uniforms for the year. They ended an NBA-longest 13-season playoff drought with a 1-4 first-round exit loss to Houston. That should’ve left a bad taste in the players’ collective mouths, not a ‘Well, we made it’ hangover. Increasing regular season wins from 16 a year … [Read more...]
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Rockets blast Timberwolves, hit big 5-0
Rockets lead series 3-1 When you play a great team in the playoffs, you cannot lose your focus and concentration. You can't miss free throws, and you must protect the basketball and value every possession. Houston led the NBA in the regular season with a 65-17 record and they believe they can win the NBA Championship. The Timberwolves, in the playoffs for the first time … [Read more...]
Finally, Timberwolves back in playoffs!
As I lay in an Intensive Care Unit at Abrazo Arizona Hospital in Phoenix, Arizona in January, I said to myself, "I can't go out like this. The Super Bowl is February 4 in my town, Minneapolis, and the Vikings could be in it. And the Timberwolves are sure to be a playoff team for the first time since 2003-2004." When your world appears to be closing in on you, the mind … [Read more...]
Thibodeau ‘proud’ of Timberwolves’ ‘fight’ to advance to the playoffs (audio)
The Minnesota Timberwolves came away with a 112-106 overtime victory against Denver Nuggets last night to advance to the playoffs — the team's first playoff appearance in 14 years. Below, find audio of Larry Fitzgerald's interview with coach Tom Thibodeau, who talks about the victory and what's next for the team as they prepare to play the top-seeded Houston Rockets on Sunday, … [Read more...]
Warriors’ sparkplug brings ‘emotional edge’ to team
Since the Golden State Warriors began their current winning ways in 2013, I try not to miss them whenever they are in town. I love watching the Warriors, the NBA’s assists leader (30.3 apg). They move the ball better than any other pro club. The last team I remember dishing the ball around so selflessly was the New York Knicks of the 1970s. I watch the Warriors not … [Read more...]