The Timberwolves Defeat Indiana For Their 5th Win In A Row (115-101)

The Timberwolves Defeat Indiana For Their 5th Win In A Row (115-101)

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by | Nov 23, 2022 | Featured, Minnesota Timberwolves, NBA

Don’t look now but the Minnesota Timberwolves are on a winning streak and have been clicking on every level. Tonight against the Indiana Pacers the Timberwolves made it an actual point to attack the paint in this one. Rudy Gobert and Karl-Anthony Towns set the tone for Minnesota in the paint. The Pacers big Myles Turner had a great night offensively hitting 7 3-pointers but it’s tough doing that much offensively and then turning around to defend. The Towers of Power in Minnesota finished with 44 points, 10 assists, and 27 rebounds combined. If the Timberwolves bigs play like this on a nightly basis they would be unstoppable. This was the most complete game for the Timberwolves as they were able to establish themselves in the paint.

 

KAT and Gobert dominated the boards and were able to defend at a high level. The only player that got off for the Pacers was Turner but that was outside the paint. Anthony Edwards had 19 points, 2 assists, and 7 rebounds tonight. When Edwards has his game going like he did tonight it helps but it was great to see his game mesh with the bigs. Edwards was able to create different ways to score and to get his teammates involved especially on fast breaks. The other starter that put in work was D’Angelo Russell as he was able to get his teammates involved in the passing game against the Pacers. D-Lo went for 15 points and 12 assists in a well-balanced game. The Pacers didn’t know how to stop the pick and roll and they couldn’t stop the lob.

 

Russell has been the battery to this Timberwolves car and he’s been able to get his players in a position to win their matchups. Overall this offense has been rolling as they now have 5 straight wins on the season and have the longest winning streak in the NBA. Jaden McDaniels has been special and he showed it on the defensive end with 4 blocks. McDaniels also poured in 18 points and he’s improved on his shooting big time. This team is clicking on all cylinders and they will be looking to make it 6 straight wins against the Charlotte Hornets on Black Friday.

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)

Nov 23, 2022 No Comments
Nike LeBron 20 “Pink Animal Print” Official Look

Nike LeBron 20 “Pink Animal Print” Official Look

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by | Nov 23, 2022 | Featured, Sneaker Releases, Sneakers

The Nike Lebron 20 has been one of the hottest basketball sneakers as of late, Lebron James was seen wearing the “Pink Animal Print” Lebron 20 that is rumored to release soon. 

The “Pink Animal Print” colorway is predominantly pink and has cheetah print on the swoosh and the second swoosh comes dressed in gray.  The Upper consists of leather which is something we haven’t seen on a LeBron 20 yet. The Midsole seems to be an off-white colorway with the medial swoosh matching the midsole and a semi translucent outsole. Nothing performance wise has changed about these “Pink Animal Print” Lebron 20s besides a leather upper. 

With no official release date yet, look for these “Pink Animal Print” LeBron 20s to release on the Nike website for $200 USD. For now take a look down below for an official look. 

Nov 23, 2022 No Comments
Puma MB.02 “Phenom” Colorway Coming Soon

Puma MB.02 “Phenom” Colorway Coming Soon

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by | Nov 22, 2022 | Featured, Sneaker Releases, Sneakers

Charlotte Hornets superstar LaMelo Ball and Puma are set to release another MB.02 colorway called “Phenom” which is set to release soon. 

While most of the sneaker is covered in black and  blue, the word “RARE” is on the medial side of the sneaker. The midsole is mostly blue with the heel being black. Melo Branding can be seen in blue on the heel and also With the number 1 near the laces. It also includes a blue sneaker box with LaMelo Ball and Puma branding. 

These are confirmed to release on November 23 on the puma website and select retailers for $130 USD For Adult Sizing and $100 for Grade School sizing.

Photo Credits: @bouncesneakers via Instagram

Nov 22, 2022 No Comments
The Timberwolves Beat Miami (105-101) To Extend Their Winning Streak

The Timberwolves Beat Miami (105-101) To Extend Their Winning Streak

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by | Nov 21, 2022 | Featured, Minnesota Timberwolves, NBA

The Minnesota Timberwolves came into this game against the Miami Heat on a current 3-game winning streak. It was a game without Jimmy Butler/Tyler Herro but the Heat did have Kyle/Bam tonight. The Timberwolves were without Kyle Anderson as well who’s been a key piece to this puzzle. In the game, Karl-Anthony Towns came into this one setting the tone scoring basically at will against the Heat. Miami was trying to play small ball and KAT made them pay for it as he was yelling at defenders “And-1” after every made basket. You can see how Karl-Anthony felt disrespected as the Heat were trying to put players on him that were shorter than 6″8 and even had Kyle Lowry on him at one point. The Timberwolves and Towns made them pay big time as the best big man shooter in the NBA finished with 25 points, 9 assists, and 8 rebounds. It was a near perfect type of game for Towns as he almost had a triple-double. It seemed like every time the Timberwolves needed a bucket they went to the big man and he delivered in a monster way. Karl-Anthony Towns did foul out of the game in the 4th and that’s when Anthony Edwards showed up.

 

Edwards had struggled early in the game but got it going in the second half. One thing about Edwards that gets overshadowed is his defensive energy. Edwards had a sequence where he had a chase down block on Strus and then turned around down the other end and hit a step back 3 pointer. When Edwards is in this type of zone and locked in on both ends of the floor it will be a long night and Miami found out quickly. Anthony finished with 22 points, 4 assists, and 7 rebounds on the night as he came in big time in the clutch when the Timberwolves needed him. Rudy Gobert had the most important points of the night and it came on 4 late clutch free throws that clinched the game for the Timberwolves. Gobert didn’t attempt a field goal tonight but that didn’t matter too much because his defensive presence always shows up.

 

Jordan McLaughlin chipped in with a huge 12 points in this game as he had a stretch where he knocked down back to back 3 pointers that had the Target Center going crazy. Every night this Wolves team gets someone to contribute and this has become one of the deepest teams in the NBA right before our eyes. Jaden McDaniels has been able to flourish as well with his scoring as he finished with 18 points on the night. When the Timberwolves got it going like this on a nightly basis they will be a tough team to beat in the NBA. The Timberwolves will be heading to Indiana as they try to make it 5 games in a row on this winning streak.

Nov 21, 2022 No Comments
The Minnesota Timberwolves Hold On To Beat The Philadelphia 76ers (112-109)

The Minnesota Timberwolves Hold On To Beat The Philadelphia 76ers (112-109)

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by | Nov 19, 2022 | Featured, Minnesota Timberwolves, NBA

The Timberwolves came into this game on a 2 game winning streak after their win against the Magic. Tonight the Timberwolves needed 3 in a row but more importantly, they needed to get back to a .500 winning percentage. This was one of those trap games and the Timberwolves almost fell for it. The 76ers were without Maxey, Harris, and Harden in this matchup leaving Joel Embiid who’s been on a crazy run right now to do the heavy lifting. The Timberwolves were up by double digits most of the game and the highest they were up tonight was 20. The Timberwolves offense has improved game by game and we are now getting a close look at how the bigs will mesh. The 76ers had no answer for the Timberwolves penetration and lobs to Rudy Gobert throughout this game and it was clear that Minnesota was attacking the paint on purpose tonight.

 

Minnesota had a 48 to the 36-point differential in the paint and they even got Joel Embiid in a little foul trouble. If Anthony Edwards continues to play with this type of confidence this Wolves team will be tough to beat in the regular season and postseason. Anthony Edwards finished tonight’s game with 25 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists. Tonight Edwards put the team on his back especially late in the game when Philly got it down to 3 points. The team believes in his growth and they know when Edwards makes plays for them down the stretch that it will be effective most likely for good.

 

The Philadelphia 76ers had no answer for Anthony Edwards as he was carving them up in the transition and just getting to the basket with ease. When Ant-Man is locked in like this it will be a long night for anyone that’s defending him. The 76ers put multiple defenders on Edwards but it didn’t matter as he had it going tonight. Anthony made the play of the night when the 76ers were down and had a chance to take the lead he had an insane chase-down block against Melton that saved the game. That play right there shows how badly Edwards wants to win and what he’s willing to do to make sure that happens.

 

D’Angelo Russel and Karl-Anthony Towns had good games tonight and were able to play off the success of Edwards. Towns still showcased why he’s one of the best shooting big men in the NBA and Russell showcased his tough shot-making and his ability to find his teammates in the right spot. The Timberwolves were able to hold Embiid to only 32 points, 6 assists, and 9 rebounds which is a success after the week he’s been going for 40+ every night. The Timberwolves made sure Embiid wasn’t going to beat them as Milton stepped up big time but the 76ers definitely showed they’re missing those players that were out. The Timberwolves head back home to play the Miami Heat on Monday as they look to keep this winning streak alive.

 

 

 

 

(Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)

Nov 19, 2022 No Comments