The Minnesota Timberwolves Defeated Memphis (110-101)

The Minnesota Timberwolves Defeated Memphis (110-101)

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by | Feb 29, 2024 | Featured, Minnesota Timberwolves, NBA

The Minnesota Timberwolves are coming into this game after playing last night. The way that the team came out tonight you can see that they weren’t as ready as the well rested Memphis Grizzlies. The Timberwolves did have Karl-Anthony Towns back in the lineup which was huge. Both Rudy and Anthony were game time decisions and both showed a lot of toughness by wanting to be available for their teammates.

The Grizzlies came out on fire as they stunned the Minnesota crowd with an12-0 run to start the game off. Throughout the next 3 quarters it was nothing but grit and grind from Memphis as they were able to get to the loose balls and attack the paint with a Rudy Gobert who was still not 100%. Jaren Jackson Jr had himself a night in Minnesota as he was able to finish with 33 points and 13 rebounds. Jackson Jr was beating the Wolves to the rim and was able to hit his 3 point shot consistently tonight. He was making them pay inside and outside the paint tonight until those adjustments were made by the Minnesota coaching staff.

The Timberwolves ended up putting Anthony Edwards on Jaren Jackson Jr in the 2nd half and it limited him to the point that player from the 1st half was MIA. Edwards was physical with Jackson Jr and he was able to move with him speed wise making it tough on him all night after halftime. Anthony Edwards was doing that and he still was able to finish the game with 34 points on the night. When Anthony Edwards plays like this on both ends it can be a scary sight for anyone. Jaden McDaniels played some great defense and got back into things on the offensive side as he had 12 points on the night. Jaden has that mojo back and that will be something to monitor going forward because his energy is infectious.

The Timberwolves were fighting in this one until the late 4th but were able to pull it out. This team has been playing with some chemistry that has been amazing all season long and they will carry that to Friday when they take on the Sacramento Kings.

 

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Feb 29, 2024 No Comments
Ant Man’s 34 Point Performance Propels Minnesota To Victory Over The Spurs (114-105)

Ant Man’s 34 Point Performance Propels Minnesota To Victory Over The Spurs (114-105)

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by | Feb 27, 2024 | Featured, Minnesota Timberwolves, NBA

The Minnesota Timberwolves were coming off a win against Brooklyn on Saturday. Tonight they would be facing the San Antonio Spurs who are led by rookie sensation Victor Wembanyama he’s been special all year long. The Timberwolves would be without Karl-Anthony Towns due to personal reasons and Rudy Gobert was a game time decision but he was active for the Spurs matchup.

The Timberwolves came out on fire in this game as it seemed as though they couldn’t miss anything. Anthony Edwards started that 1st quarter off with 12 points and continued to take off from there. Edwards was getting to his spots and he was able to get his jumper whenever he wanted tonight with his step back that creates space. When Edwards has it going like this the Timberwolves are tough to beat it doesn’t matter who they’re playing or who’s available on his team. During the game Anthony Edwards ended up tweaking his ankle before halftime as the crowd went from cheers to worrisome faces. Ant Man came back to start that 2nd half and gave the team that boost they needed as he finished the game with 34 points.

Rudy Gobert had himself a night as well being that true defensive anchor and showing his dominance in the paint against the Spurs and Wemby. Rudy Gobert was able to pound the paint as he finished with a double double of 13 points and 17 rebounds. Rudy was able to body anyone that was guarding him in the paint tonight between Wemby/Collins and was able to make it tough on San Antonio tonight.

The other big man Naz Reid had himself a night as well finishing with 22 points and 6 rebounds on the night. When Naz plays like this off the bench it opens up the game for the Timberwolves when it comes to lineups and matchups throughout the game. Naz is one of those nightmare mismatches for defenses because he can do everything from bring the ball up the court to posting you up and so much more.

The Timberwolves as a whole made this a blowout in that 3rd quarter but the Spurs kept fighting to stay in the game inching closer and closer to their lead. Wemby was special in his time out there but it was Keldon Johnson off the bench with his 20 points and Devin Vassell with his 21 points that kept the Spurs making noise in this game. They kept hitting shot after shot to counter the 2 pointers the Timberwolves were making. The Spurs fought til the end but the Wolves had the last say in this game.

Minnesota has another game tomorrow against the Memphis Grizzlies and Anthony Edwards who tweaked his ankle said that he will be playing tomorrow.

 

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Feb 27, 2024 No Comments
The Detroit Pistons Trade Monte Morris To The Minnesota Timberwolves

The Detroit Pistons Trade Monte Morris To The Minnesota Timberwolves

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by | Feb 7, 2024 | Featured, Minnesota Timberwolves, NBA

The Minnesota Timberwolves have been in the market for a back up point guard for about a month now. Today the Timberwolves took that opportunity to make that desire for a back up point guard a reality. The Minnesota Timberwolves traded with the Detroit Pistons as they aquired Monte Morris for Shake Milton, Troy Brown Jr, and a 2030 2nd round pick. The addition of Monte Morris gives the Timberwolves some more scoring but also they bring in a player with great passing ability/IQ with playoff experience. This year Monte Morris only played in 6 games this season for the Pistons but last season for the Washington Wizards he played in 62 games averaging 10 PPG and 5 AST.  Monte Morris will help the Timberwolves for this playoff push down the stretch and he will not be too far off from the Mike Conley’s talent when inserted into the game. Monte Morris is one of those players that has great team chemistry and he will be able to gel with this team instantly. Monte Morris will work wonders for Naz Reid, Nickeil-Alexander Walker, and Kyle Anderson with his playmaking skills. The trade deadline is tomorrow and will will see if the Minnesota Timberwolves are going to continue to be players in the trade market. If the Timberwolves are as serious as everyone thinks they are then another move to bolster the roster wouldn’t hurt at all.

 

 

Feb 7, 2024 No Comments
The Timberwolves Defeated Houston (111-90) As Coach Finch Officially Gets To Coach The Western All Stars

The Timberwolves Defeated Houston (111-90) As Coach Finch Officially Gets To Coach The Western All Stars

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by | Feb 4, 2024 | Featured, Minnesota Timberwolves, NBA

The Minnesota Timberwolves were stunned by the Orlando Magic the other night. They were looking for bounce back in a major way with Houston coming into town. The good thing about this game was if the Timberwolves won they would get Coach Finch into the All Star game as the Western Conference Head Coach.

It was a game that started out back and forth as both the Rockets/Timberwolves were figuring each other out. The 2nd half it was clear that Anthony Edwards came out with another gear as he was able to score 22 points in the 3rd quarter alone. When Edwards plays like this the Timberwolves are tough to beat.

 

 

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Feb 4, 2024 No Comments
The Minnesota Timberwolves Take Care Of The Mavs At Home (121-87)

The Minnesota Timberwolves Take Care Of The Mavs At Home (121-87)

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by | Jan 31, 2024 | Featured, Minnesota Timberwolves, NBA

The Minnesota Timberwolves were coming into this game getting Mike Conley back into the lineup. That would be a huge boost as Minnesota has been playing without him due to injury/illness. In his absence Nickeil Alexander Walker stepped up his game big time. On the flip side the Mavericks were going to be playing against the Timberwolves without Luka Doncic, Derek Lively, and Kyrie Irving. Luka alone is a huge blow to this offense but the Mavs were going to depend on the young players to come out with a win.

The first half of this game was a battle as the Mavericks came out showing that it was going to be a tough matchup. Josh Green was able to put the Mavericks on his back as he was able to attack the paint tonight and hit some 3 pointers to help the Mavericks keep it close. Green was the leading scorer for the Mavericks finishing with 18 points, 2 rebounds, and 1 assist. The Mavericks were able to make it tough on the Timberwolves early as Minnesota wasn’t hitting any 3 pointers and at one point they were shooting 16%. Tonight the Timberwolves were able to focus on the paint as both Karl-Anthony Towns and Rudy Gobert led the way. In the 2nd half the game got out of hand for Dallas as they weren’t able to score like they did in the first half.

The Timberwolves were able to dominate in the paint tonight with their bigs getting whatever they wanted from Dallas. The Timberwolves had 52 points in the paint and that was led by Karl-Anthony Towns who had finished with 29 points, 9 rebounds, and 4 assists. When KAT is playing like this the Timberwolves can do whatever they want because he’s attacking the mismatch on the inside/outside. Towns has been special this season and his playmaking ability has been impressive as well because he can get Rudy Gobert looks in his spots too. Rudy finished with 17 points and 6 rebounds. Obviously Rudy wants to make the best of the situation in the rebounding department but he will take the win every time.

The Timberwolves were able to remain #1 in the Western Conference after this win against the Mavericks but this was a true test that you can’t sleep on your opponent. The Mavs didn’t have their all stars but the Timberwolves did take care of business when they needed tonight.

 

 

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Jan 31, 2024 No Comments
The Charlotte Hornets Outlast Karl-Anthony Towns Career High 62 Points To Beat Minnesota (128-125)

The Charlotte Hornets Outlast Karl-Anthony Towns Career High 62 Points To Beat Minnesota (128-125)

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by | Jan 22, 2024 | Featured, Minnesota Timberwolves, NBA

The Minnesota Timberwolves ‘s were coming into this game, needing a bounce back performance after the game against Oklahoma City. What better way than to try to take that loss out on the nine win Charlotte Hornets. The Minnesota Timberwolves were without Mike Conley as he was out and do the rest. That meant that Nickeil Alexander Walker would be put into the starting lineup in his absence where he’s been amazing for the Timberwolves.

The Timberwolves were in a dogfight all night long with the Charlotte Hornets as Miles Bridges came out, aggressively, trying to set the tone for his team. Bridges was able to get to his spots, and he was able to knock down some crucial jumpers with hands in his face. The biggest difference in this game was the fact that LaMelo Ball was there tonight and he wasn’t there the last game that they played in December. When LaMelo is on the court things change for the better when the hornets play against talk to teams in the NBA. LaMelo being in there helps with the spacing, and it also helps with his ability to attack the basket with ease. Tonight the Charlotte hornets showed a lot of growth as they played with poise and patience. Brandon Miller was able to get to the basket and flourish with his jumpsuit as well. Once Miller got going that’s when the Hornets were able to chip away at the Timberwolves lead. Miles Bridges finished with 28 points tonight and made it tough on the defense tonight with his willingness to attack the paint while getting hacked.

Karl-Anthony Towns was able to get whatever you want it tonight against the Charlotte hornets and I started back on December 2 in Charlotte. No one on the Charlotte Hornets can defend him and he made it very clear that he was going for the big number. Kat finished with a career high 62 points in this game against the Hornets and he made it look easy. At one point, Karl-Anthony Towns was eight for eight from the three-point line and he couldn’t miss anything. You can tell that he was getting tired down the stretch but he didn’t wanna be the one to take a self out the game. This was a special night in Target Center because we were witnessing greatness.

The problem with the special night was the fact that everyone got caught in Karl-Anthony Towns going for 100 points. It took a lot away from the game because everyone knows who’s getting the ball and that is extremely tough to do with any offense because you know what’s going to happen. This one’s going to be a tough loss for the Minnesota Timberwolves but they need to bounce back in Washington DC against the Wizards. Look for Anthony Edwards to get his game going as he wasn’t able to establish anything tonight but he did tie a career high 11 assist. This team will be back where they need to be believe that.

Jan 22, 2024 No Comments