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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Northsider Tamara Moore to scout for Dallas Mavericks
Tamara Moore, a Northside native and former Minnesota Ms. Basketball, has been hired as the first female scout in the history of the NBA’s Dallas Mavericks.
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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 block party planned for Game 2 of Western Conference Finals
The Timberwolves are hosting a block party before and during Game 2.