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KAT says Timberwolves are doing playoffs 'the Minnesota way'
The Timberwolves meet the defending NBA champion Nuggets next in the Western Conference semifinals — the first time in nine seasons that Karl-Anthony Towns will play in a second-round series.
Timberwolves coach Finch returns to practice one day after surgery
Chris Finch had knee surgery Wednesday as the team prepares for its second-round playoff series against the Nuggets, which begins Saturday night in Denver.
After failed mediation, Timberwolves, Lynx ownership dispute heads to arbitration
Arbitration process will take place in Minneapolis and must be completed within six months, according to contract.
Souhan: A sausage? A knee surgery? Minnesota sports has gone mad
In a week unlike any other in state history, the Twins and Timberwolves both got on a roll, unlike the Twins' smelly talisman.
Breaking it down: Wolves-Nuggets matchups (and who's going to win)
The Nuggets easily defeated the Wolves 4-1 in the first round of the playoffs last season and went on to the NBA title. This year's series features more "big-boy basketball." But why should the outcome be different?
Wolves vs. Nuggets series updates: Times for first four games set
The Western Conference semifinal opens in Denver on Saturday at 6 p.m. The first home game at Target Center has an 8:30 p.m. tip-off.
Knicks advance to the Eastern Conference semis, topping 76ers 118-115 in Game 6
Josh Hart raised his arms and extended three fingers on each hand on his go-ahead 3-pointer from the top of the arc with 24.4 seconds left that was finally enough to send the New York Knicks past the Philadelphia 76ers 118-115 in Game 6 on Thursday night and into the second round of the playoffs.
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Five Nuggets thoughts, plus some tough words by Wolves' Edwards
A Denver podcaster shares his keys to the season, including the importance of a Nuggets player who isn't Nikola Jokic. Also, Anthony Edwards' succinct view of Minnesota's second-round opponent.
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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."
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Scoggins: Wolves' decisionmaker knew what to do, what not to do
When he was named the new president of basketball operations, Tim Connelly warned he wouldn't be "scared to forge our own path." He found a route to prominence.
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NBA's best teammate? It's Timberwolves guard Conley
The league's players vote on the award, which Mike Conley won for the second time.
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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.
Take a look and share your thoughts about the latest uniform in the MN Timberwolves collection.
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Taylor, Lore, Rodriguez head to mediation over Timberwolves, Lynx ownership
If parties can't come to a resolution over the cancelled sale, arbitration is the next step.
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Reusse: Hey, NBA refs! Time to stop putting up with the abuse!
How has the NBA gotten to a point that over half of the possessions end with a player or coach barking, often with animation, toward a referee?
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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.
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There's more in store for budding star Anthony Edwards, who added bulk to his frame in the offseason to help him attack the basket more for the MN Timberwolves.
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Ant's evolution. Here are five statistics that show it.
Anthony Edwards is still just 22. The Wolves star has taken his game to different levels, with the latest example being his performance against the Suns in a first-round playoff sweep.
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Souhan: This Wolves team is why we love to watch sports
Their cohesiveness and passion have shined in the playoffs so far — and provide a reminder for why we get captivated by sports.
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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.
Star Tribune beat writer Chris Hine reports on MN Timberwolves news during the NBA season and off-season.
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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.
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Souhan: Experts made two mistakes when they panned Gobert trade
Charles Barkley, one of the loudest critics of the Wolves' trade for center Rudy Gobert, raved about the Wolves as a team after national broadcast of Game 4.
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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.
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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.
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History says Suns have no chance to win series with Wolves
The Timberwolves lead 3-0 heading into Sunday night's game in Phoenix.
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Reusse: Constant action is what keeps eyes glued to NBA playoffs
The modern NBA draws its fair share of criticism, but the excitement and tension of it all cannot be topped, especially when the Timberwolves are in the playoffs.
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Souhan: Wolves deserve better challenge than soft, shallow Suns
Phoenix was favored to beat the Timberwolves, but the series hasn't been much of a test at all.
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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.
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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.
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- Jamal Murray is saving the defending champion Nuggets with clutch playoff performances
- Young Pacers exceed expectations by advancing to Eastern Conference semifinals
- Knicks advance to the Eastern Conference semis, topping 76ers 118-115 in Game 6
- Pacers celebrate 1st playoff series victory in a decade, beating Bucks 120-98 in Game 6
- Cavaliers, Mavericks trying to close out 1st-round NBA playoff series in Game 6s
- Antetokounmpo sits, Lillard returns as Bucks face Pacers in Game 6 of playoff series
- Anthony Edwards and the T-wolves take a stronger dose maturity into this playoff rematch with Denver
- Wembanyama coming to Paris as San Antonio Spurs to face Indiana Pacers in two NBA games next January
- 76ers owners buy 2,000 tickets for home playoff game. Aim for fewer Knicks fans in arena for Game 6
- Top-seeded Celtics roll over Heat and into second round. They'll play Cleveland or Orlando
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- Breaking it down: Wolves-Nuggets matchups (and who's going to win)
- Wolves vs. Nuggets series updates: Times for first four games set
- KAT says Timberwolves are doing playoffs 'the Minnesota way'
- Timberwolves coach Finch returns to practice one day after surgery
- Meet Micah Nori, the coach filling in for Finch in a pinch
