Minnesota Lynx Grind Out Their 5th Win In A Row Tonight Against The Atlanta Dream (68-55)

Minnesota Lynx Grind Out Their 5th Win In A Row Tonight Against The Atlanta Dream (68-55)

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by | Jun 19, 2024 | Featured, Minnesota Lynx, MLB, WNBA

The Minnesota Lynx came into this game with 4 wins in a row and have been playing some lights-out basketball. Tonight they would be facing an Atlanta Dream team that has been a little rocky all season long so far. Both teams need the win and the Lynx want to stack up some wins leading into their big Commissioners Cup Final against the New York Liberty.

This was one of those games that truly grind it out as both teams struggled to make shots in the game. Napheesa Colier has been struggling from the field with her offense but she put on a show defensively tonight against Tina Charles letting it be known that she can dominate on both sides of the floor without an issue. Napheesa finished with a game-high 16 points with 4 assists, and 8 rebounds.

This Lynx team has shown a lot of change and it’s been very good because last season this team was depending on Collier but with the depth this season it helps her out big time. When we talk about that depth Bridget Carleton had 14 points and was able to get in the paint and help with 8 rebounds as well. This Lynx team was doing a number on the Atlanta Dream tonight as they held them to only 28% from the field shooting.

That’s the type of defense and next-man-up mentality it will take for this Lynx team to take the next step. The tale of the story in this one was the bench play from the Minnesota Lynx as Dorka Juhasz was able to get a double-double off the bench with 10 points and 11 rebounds tonight. Dorka has been the ultimate pro all season long coming off the bench knowing that last year she was able to get extended minutes.

The Lynx outscored the Dream in bench points (19-6) and if they can continue to get that production they will be a tough out. The Atlanta Dream didn’t have much to be happy about with their missed shots but Tina Charles came to play as she was able to get a double-double as well with 14 points and 10 rebounds. Naphessa Collier took the challenge of guarding Charles and didn’t disappoint at all. Both battled all night in the paint but it was the Lynx that were able to get the last word on this one as they played amazing down the stretch.

The Atlanta Dream lost Rhyne Howard to an injury hopefully it’s nothing too serious to have her sidelined.

 

 

 

The Minnesota Lynx will be playing the Phoenix Mercury on Saturday for Pride Day as they look to slow down Brittney Griner and the rest of the amazing team.

Jun 19, 2024 No Comments
Kayla McBride’s Historic Shooting Performance Helps The Lynx Defeat Seattle (83-64)

Kayla McBride’s Historic Shooting Performance Helps The Lynx Defeat Seattle (83-64)

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by | Jun 9, 2024 | Featured, Minnesota Lynx, WNBA

The Minnesota Lynx came into this game trying to bounce back from the 1 point loss to the Phoenix Mercury over the weekend. One player that has been locked in and playing on a different level as of late has been Kayla McBride. We are witnessing greatness from the best shooter in the WNBA and damn near in the world in my humble opinion. The Seattle Storm came out firing back and forth in this game against the Minnesota Lynx as Jewell Loyd was hitting some tough contested shots in the 1st half. When Loyd gets her jumper going it usually calls for a long night but the gifted Kayla McBride was showcasing why she’s one of the best two way players making it tough on her in the 2nd half. Tonight Loyd finished with a team-high 25 points on 9-27 shooting.

 

The Lynx got into their rythtm of the game in that 2nd half and Olivia Epoupa came in and really set the tone with her impact off the bench. In only 14 minutes of play Olivia was 2nd in rebounds on the team and tied for assists tonight. The pace of the game that Olivia plays with has been infectious as the team turns up the intensity. With that being said about Olivia she was able to find Kayla for a couple of those seven 3 pointers that she made tonight. Kayla McBride was able to take some really good shots in the flow of the game and put the team on her back. The perfection of Kayla McBride is the beauty of her movement without the ball and then her quick trigger for the shot.

 

Kayla McBride finished with 32 points tonight and he she was on another level. Napheesa Collier played amazing as she always does and she again was able to dominate inside the paint and out with her 19 points and 14 rebounds. This Minnesota Lynx team is built for a long run and they have the pieces that really set this team apart when it comes to championship asperations.

 

 

The Minnesota Lynx will be heading to Las Vegas to play the Aces in a game that should have everyone ready with the popcorn. A’ja Wilson has been special this season and she’s on pace for another MVP caliber season. The Lynx are coming in hot as well and have the duo of Collier/McBride that can make it tough on anyone any given night.

 

 

 

 

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Jun 9, 2024 No Comments
Anthony Edwards Record & Averages In Each Adidas AE 1 He Rocked On The Court This Season

Anthony Edwards Record & Averages In Each Adidas AE 1 He Rocked On The Court This Season

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by | Jun 1, 2024 | Featured, Minnesota Timberwolves, NBA


Adidas AE 1 “With Love” Record – (13-6)

 

The Adidas AE 1 “With Love” was the 1st colorway of the AE 1 that Adidas debuted to the public. This colorway honors Edwards’ mother and grandmother, who’s favorite colors are peach and pink. In the 18 games that Anthony Edwards wore the AE 1 “With Love” he averaged (30 PPG, 5.1 AST, 4.8 REB) and dropped a career high 51 points against the Wizards in these.

 

 

Adidas AE 1 “New Wave” Record – (23-6)

 

While rocking the Adidas AE 1 “New Wave” Anthony Edwards averaged (22.9 PPG, 5 AST, 5.1 REB) in 30 games this season for the Timberwolves. The Adidas AE 1 “New Wave” was the 2nd colorway of the AE 1 that Adidas released to the public and fans fell in love when he debuted them at Media Day.

 

 

 

Adidas AE 1 “Best of Adi” Record – (4-1)

 

While rocking the Adidas AE 1 “Best of Adi” Anthony Edwards averaged (31 PPG, 6 AST, 4.6 REB) in the 5 games. This colorway was a fan favorite for everyone and that hint of lime green makes the sneaker have that pop factor instantly.

 

 

Adidas AE 1 “Velocity Blue” Record – (7-6)

 

While rocking the Adidas AE 1 “Velocity Blue” Anthony Edwards averaged (24.7 PPG, 4.1 AST, 5.5 REB) in the 13 games. The Adidas AE 1″Velocity Blue” was the first colorway that Adidas released showing love to the Minnesota Timberwolves.

In the arena all season fans were wearing these in Target Center as that Blue/Green combo was perfect with their throwback jerseys.

 

 

 

Adidas AE 1 “Universty of Arkansas Pine Bluff” PE Record – (3-0)

 

While rocking the Adidas AE 1 “Universty of Arkansas Pine Bluff” PE Anthony Edwards averaged (36 PPG, 4.3 AST, 5.6 REB) in the 3 wins. The Adidas AE 1″Universty of Arkansas Pine Bluff” PE was apart of the Adidas HBCU Collection and instantly had sneakerheads wanting this colorway bad.

This was an exclusive for the players on both the Women’s and Men’s Basketball teams at the school.

 

 

 

 

Adidas AE 1 “All Star” Record – (1-1)

 

While rocking the Adidas AE 1 “All Star” Anthony Edwards averaged (28.5 PPG, 4 AST, 8.5 REB) in the 2 games. The Adidas AE 1″All Star” was the first colorway that Adidas released giving us an amazing look at that metallic color changing pattern.

This was an instant hit as the colorway popped off the page and the court. Ant Man and Adidas changed the game with this pair.

 

 

 

Adidas AE 1 “ATL Vikings” Record – (1-1)

 

While rocking the Adidas AE 1 “ATL Vikings” PE Anthony Edwards averaged (25.5 PPG, 7.5 AST, 4 REB) in the 2 games. The Adidas AE 1″ATL Vikings” was the first Player Exclusive that Adidas debuted for Ant Man. The PE pays homage to Anthony Edwards Pop Warner team the Atlanta Vikings that he played on as a kid. Adidas did some great marketing having him wear them against the Los Angeles Lakers both times.

This PE had everyone going crazy in the sneaker world with the metallic gold/purple pop on these. We all will have to sit here and just look at them forever as they will never reach the public eye for purchase.

 

 

 

Adidas AE 1 “Georgia Red Clay” Record – (6-5)

 

While rocking the Adidas AE 1 “Georgia Red Clay” Anthony Edwards averaged (27.6 PPG, 6.6 AST, 6.3 REB) in the 11 games. The Adidas AE 1″Georgia Red Clay” has been the most ICONIC pair of Adidas AE 1’s that were released this year. Ant Man had some of his best games wearing the “Georgia Red Clay” and some of his Poster Dunks were in them as well.

When you look at the viral moments Ant Man had on the court he was rocking these AE 1’s. Ant Man had a playoff career high of 44 points against Denver in these as well. The dunk on John Collins and dunk on Daniel Gafford will forever stay in every fan and sneakerheads mind when they think about the AE 1 “Georgia Red Clay” trust me.

 

 

 

 

 

Adidas AE 1 “McDonalds All American” PE Record – (2-0)

 

While rocking the Adidas AE 1 “McDonalds All American” PE Anthony Edwards averaged (19.5 PPG, 6.5 AST, 9.5 REB) in the 2 wins. The Adidas AE 1″McDonalds All American” PE was the first colorway that released to the public that was a player exclusive. The AE 1 “McDonalds All American ” PE showcased a mismatch AE 1 for the 1st time and it was exclusively sold on Footlocker.

This colorway was extremely tough to get as resellers all around the world have this price tag past $500+ if you want to get them now. This was one of the best colorways by far and people were blowing my phone up for this pair ASAP.

 

Adidas AE 1 “Timberwolves PE” Record – (0-2)

 

While rocking the Adidas AE 1 “Timberwolves” PE Anthony Edwards averaged (16 PPG, 4.5 AST, 6 REB) in the 2 games. The Adidas AE 1″Timberwolves” PE was the first colorway that Ant Man debuted in Timberwolves colors that were exclusively for him.

The Timberwolves fans all over and myself included wish this pair came out. The colorway could also be showing some love to Sprite at the same time as he signed an endorsement deal with them as well.

 

 

Adidas AE 1 “3Stripes Select Basketball” PE Record – (1-1)

 

This by far is the Sneaker of the Year in the Adidas AE 1 Collection. The tough part about it is the fact they aren’t avaivalble to the public. The AE 1 “3Stripes Select Basketball” was given to Ant Man’s AAU Team.

Edwards debuted this holy grail late in the season against the Atlanta Hawks and the internet went CRAZY. While rocking the Adidas AE 1 “3Stripes Select Basketball” Anthony Edwards averaged (21 PPG, 5 AST, 6.5 REB) in the 2 games.

 

 

Adidas AE 1 Low “Mural” Record – (3-0)

 

While rocking the Adidas AE 1 Low “Mural” Anthony Edwards averaged (28 PPG, 6.3 AST, 7.6 REB) in the 3 wins. This colorway was the first of many Adidas AE 1 Lows that Anthony Edwards debuted during the NBA Playoffs and that pink just pops.

 

Adidas AE 1 Low “Ascent” Record – (2-0)

 

While rocking the Adidas AE 1 Low “Ascent” Anthony Edwards averaged (21.5 PPG, 5.5 AST, 6 REB) in the 2 wins. This colorway was the second of many Adidas AE 1 Lows that Anthony Edwards debuted during the NBA Playoffs and a huge fan favorite after people saw the Murals.

 

 

 

Adidas AE 1 Low “Slime Green” Record – (0-2)

 

This was the fan favorite of the Adidas AE 1 Lows.  Everyone went crazy when they saw Anthony Edwards wear the Slime Green’s at practice. During the Playoffs while rocking the Adidas AE 1 Low “Slime Green” Anthony Edwards averaged (20 PPG, 7.5 AST, 8 REB) in the 2 losses. The good news about The Adidas AE 1 Low “Slime Green” is that they will be releasing to the public very soon.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Jun 1, 2024 No Comments
Minnesota Timberwolves Advance To Their 2nd WCF After Beating Denver (98-90) In Game 7

Minnesota Timberwolves Advance To Their 2nd WCF After Beating Denver (98-90) In Game 7

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by | May 20, 2024 | Featured, Minnesota Timberwolves, NBA

Both teams were coming into this Game 7 knowing exactly what the other team was going to do. This has been a great series between the Timberwolves and Nuggets but it was going to come down to who wanted it more.

The 1st quarter both teams were feeling each other out as it was going back and forth. Jamal Murray came out hot as he was able to get the Nuggets offense going along with the way he was playing. Murray was making the Timberwolves pay as he was able to get inside to the rim and was making some tough shots on the perimeter. Nikola Jokic was able to dominate the rebounds in the paint and help create for Jamal Murray. When the Nuggets got up by 20 points in the game the Nuggets let the Timberwolves back in but it wasn’t on purpose. The Wolves came out with that defensive intensity and they showed up big time. Both Murray and Jokic combined for 69 of the 90 points for Denver tonight.

The job that Karl Anthony Towns did on Nikola Jokic this game was masterful and it should be noted that he brought it on the offensive end too. KAT made some huge buckets as he was able to help carry the load while Anthony Edwards wasn’t able to establish a rhythm yet in the game. Also Jaden McDaniels showed up big time helping out on both ends too. Tonight KAT and Jaden McDaniels combined for 46 of the 98 points which was special to watch.

When the Timberwolves got down big they leaned on their defense and they were able to showcase that grit they played with all season long. Minnesota had the Champions reeling when they started to make some runs. It was Naz Reid who came in when KAT got in trouble and set the tone on both ends of the floor with defense on Jokic and putbacks/drives to the bucket. Naz Reid finished with 11 points but they were huge and it showed why he’s the 6th Man of the Year.

Anthony Edwards didn’t have it going all game but had some huge moments in the game like his steal for the dunk from Jamal Murray and his big 3 pointers to give the Wolves the 10 point lead late. Anthony Edwards will be ready for the Western Conference finals and bounce back. The Timberwolves shut down Jamal Murray in the 2nd half and that helped them propel to the win in Denver.

The Western Conference Finals start on Wednesday as the Timberwolves will be hosting the Dallas Mavericks.

 

 

Photo Credit: RON CHENOY/USA TODAY SPORTS/REUTERS

 

May 20, 2024 No Comments
The Timberwolves 45 Point (115-70) Victory Forces Game 7 Against Denver

The Timberwolves 45 Point (115-70) Victory Forces Game 7 Against Denver

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by | May 17, 2024 | Featured, Minnesota Timberwolves, NBA

The Minnesota Timberwolves came into Game 6 with their backs against the wall. This was the first must win game of the season as they face elimination. Nikola Jokic is coming off a monster 40 point performance and Minnesota needs to stop him in order to tie this up at 3-3.

Denver started the game on a 9-2 run as the defending champs came out on fire. The Timberwolves took that punch from Denver and countered with a 20-0 run. The Wolves had the ball moving on offense and on the defensive end no one was able to stop them. It was a balanced effort from everyone on the Timberwolves tonight but Anthony Edwards and Jaden McDaniels showed up/showed out on both ends of the floor today. When Jaden McDaniels has his offense going to already add to his defense this team is scary. Jaden McDaniels was making it tough on Jamal Murray as he only finished with 10 points.

 

Jaden McDaniels is the X Factor in this series and Minnesota usually gets their game rolling as a whole when he’s locked in on both ends. Anthony Edwards was special tonight and he was able to get things going offensively. When Anthony Edwards plays at this elite level there’s no team that can stop him. The Nuggets tried to trap him and double him but Ant’s quickness was too much for the Nuggets as he was blowing by the Nuggets tonight. Edward’s and McDaniels combined for 48 points tonight and put on a two way clinic for the Target Center crowd.

The Nuggets just couldn’t get in a rhythm as the Wolves are bringing it back to Denver. Jokic had a decent game with the 22 points. The Timberwolves defense was swarming for Game 6 now they just need to bring that same energy/intensity to Game 7. If Anthony Edwards comes in on mission leading the charge Sunday it can be a long night for the Nuggets.

 

May 17, 2024 No Comments