Edward’s Magical Scoring Night Helps Minnesota Defeat Orlando (126-108)

Edward’s Magical Scoring Night Helps Minnesota Defeat Orlando (126-108)

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by | Nov 16, 2022 | Featured, Minnesota Timberwolves, NBA

Tonight the Minnesota Timberwolves picked up right where they left off against the Cavaliers. This team looked like they truly made a huge step with chemistry as a unit. The Orlando Magic didn’t know what hit them as it came quickly and it started with Anthony Edwards. Throughout the season we have seen Edwards have his ups and downs but as of late, he’s starting to get things going offensively. The Magic had no answer for Edwards tonight as he was able to get his game going inside and outside. The Magic threw Ross, Suggs, and multiple players at him and it didn’t matter. Anthony Edwards was able to set the tone with his jumper and his energy for the Timberwolves. On the night Edwards finished this game with 35 points, 6 assists, and 8 rebounds. When Edwards has his offense going like he did tonight the Timberwolves are honestly unstoppable. Edwards showed that he’s been working on his game and he continues to elevate to that elite level. Tonight he shot 12/20 from the field tonight and his game opened up things for his big man Karl-Anthony Towns.

 

It was a season-high for Karl-Anthony Towns who finished the game with 30 points against the Magic. No one on the Magic had an answer for KAT as he was able to score as he pleased. When Karl-Anthony’s playing inside and out like he did tonight it will be easy every night. KAT made it tough on Bol Bol and the other bigs for the Magic tonight. Karl-Anthony has worked on his post moves in the paint and he showed that and more tonight. This Wolves team has 4 to 5 players that can truly get it going on a nightly basis. No NBA team can say they have that many options and Coach Finch has so many lineups he can use. From Gobert, Towns, Edwards, Russell, and McDaniels any of them can have a great night. If you have more than one of them going off it will be a long night for any opposing defense.

 

The Orlando Magic made a push in the second half and got within 9 points after trailing by 27 points. The Timberwolves went to work in the fast break tonight with 30 points and didn’t let them set their defense. The Timberwolves will be looking to get 3 wins in a row as they go to Philly on Saturday to take on Joel Embiid and the 76ers. Look for the Timberwolves to come out aggressive in this one as the twin towers will finally get to meet with an opposing big that’s just as elite as them.

 

 

 

 

 

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Nov 16, 2022 No Comments
Russell’s 30 Point Performance Propels Wolves To Victory Over Cavs (129-124)

Russell’s 30 Point Performance Propels Wolves To Victory Over Cavs (129-124)

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by | Nov 13, 2022 | Featured, Minnesota Timberwolves, NBA

It was a beautiful sight to see for any Minnesota Timberwolves fan tonight. This was the first complete game as a unit everyone had it all going tonight. The tone was set by D’Angelo Russell “Mr.Ice In His Veins” as he came out aggressive. Tonight was the perfect example of what Russell can be for this team on a nightly basis. Russell came out getting his teammates involved with his high IQ passing against the Cavs. Some of the plays Russell made tonight to get his teammates easy buckets should be able to transfer over chemistry-wise. Now let’s get to his offense because Russell was lights out tonight. No one on the Cavs could stop #0 as he was on fire tonight. In this game, D’Angelo Russell finished with 30 points on 11/13 attempts and 12 assists. This was the best way to get out of a mini-shooting slump and that’s exactly what Russell did tonight was shut the haters up. When Russell plays like this it opens up so many things for this Timberwolves offense.

 

Karl-Anthony Towns shot 11/16 from the field against the Cavs and made them pay every chance he got. Big KAT finished with 29 points and 13 rebounds as he was as dominant as we have seen all season. The Cavs put Mobley/Love on Karl-Anthony but it didn’t matter because he was able to take advantage inside and outside. When Towns plays like this then anything is possible with this team and the Cavs found that out tonight. Towns counterpart Rudy Gobert was able to get another double-double tonight as he finished with 15 points and 13 rebounds. Gobert was doing exactly what Minnesota fans expected him to do tonight. That was to dominate in the paint with rebounds and to get those inside points. Gobert made a huge contribution on the defensive end and his presence was felt all night.

 

The Cavaliers came out with some fire in the 2nd half as they got the game closer than Minnesota expected. The Timberwolves were up by 24 points in this game and the Cavs got it all the way down to 2 points. The reason for that comeback was simply Darius Garland. In the 2nd half, Garland looked like a whole new player and it was crazy to see him hitting everything he put up almost. On the night without Donovan Mitchell in the lineup, Garland put up a career-high 51 points as the Cavs just couldn’t get it done late down the stretch. The Timberwolves will be heading to Orlando next as they look to stack up some wins on the road.

 

 

 

 

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Nov 13, 2022 No Comments
Booker & Bridges Hand The Timberwolves Their 7th Loss (129-117)

Booker & Bridges Hand The Timberwolves Their 7th Loss (129-117)

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by | Nov 9, 2022 | Featured, Minnesota Timberwolves, NBA

It’s been a tough stretch of games for the Minnesota Timberwolves this past week. The thing that will get overlooked is that Rudy Gobert was in and out of the lineup. It seems as though the Timberwolves can never catch a break regarding chemistry on the court. There have been so many lineup changes that it would be tough on any head coach. Coach Finch has done the best that he can do with this roster and it just comes down to executing the game plan.

 

The Phoenix Suns came out firing on all cylinders tonight and by the time the Timberwolves matched the energy they were down big. Mikal Bridges was able to set the tone for the Suns and he was trying to take the heart out of Minnesota quickly. Bridges was able to get in the passing lanes, dived for loose balls, and gave Coach Monty Williams that winning effort. Bridges isn’t one of those players that get plays drawn up for him he uses his defense and cutting to score which he did tonight. On the night Mikal Bridges finished with 31 points, 9 rebounds, and 5 assists. When you have a player like Mikal that gives it 110% every night it can take something away from the opposing team.

 

Devin Booker on the other hand played lights out and finished with 32 points, 10 assists, and 4 rebounds on the night. Booker was hitting his jumper from wherever he wanted as he was able to get to his sweet spot. The Timberwolves didn’t make it tough on him tonight and he was able to get others involved. If the Timberwolves could have slowed down his passing attack then it could have been different. Devin Booker showed tonight why he’s a tough guard in the league and that he can create points with or without the ball. So many people sleep on the raw talent that he has and it’s going to be scary because we’re just entering his prime. Booker made anyone that was defending work for everything and he challenged/answered it all tonight.

 

The Timberwolves bright spot tonight that they can really take anything away with was the fact Jaden McDaniels was able to find his stroke. Jaden was able to score inside and outside tonight as he attacked with complete confidence with no problem. His growth has been amazing to watch and he was able to make the best of Suns defenders guessing the wrong way he was going all night. Rudy Gobert came back into the lineup tonight and made it clear he was going to be the dominant big tonight. Rudy had 25 points and 11 rebounds as he was in beast mode tonight. Gobert was able to put the clamps on Ayton as he kept his production to a minimum. When Gobert can just erase a center like that it gives the Timberwolves a better chance at winning. The Timberwolves missed Gobert’s presence in the paint as he was able to alter some shots. Both Towns/Edwards finished with a combined 22 points and were struggling from the field. It’s not going to be perfect but Minnesota has been beating themselves this season. They have to cut down the turnovers and get back on the defensive end. If the Timberwolves can do that then this could be a great season with the ability to move far in the playoffs.

 

The Timberwolves will be in Memphis on Friday as they try to get back in the winning column.

Nov 9, 2022 No Comments
Karl-Anthony Towns & The Timberwolves Defeat Houston (129-117)

Karl-Anthony Towns & The Timberwolves Defeat Houston (129-117)

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by | Nov 6, 2022 | Featured, Minnesota Timberwolves, NBA

The Timberwolves came into this matchup with the Houston Rockets (4-5) on the year. Also, Minnesota was without Rudy Gobert who was in the (Health & Safety Protocol). It didn’t matter at all as Karl-Anthony Towns could put the Timberwolves on his back tonight. Towns was very aggressive from the start and was able to score inside and outside the paint. It didn’t matter who was on KAT tonight as he was in an offensive groove where he could flow within the offense. Towns showed tonight against Houston that he can be just as effective with or without the ball regarding his IQ and playing-making ability. On the night Towns finished with 25 points, 6 assists, and 9 rebounds on the night. It was an overall performance where KAT was able to showcase why he’s still one of the best big men in the NBA.

 

Anthony Edwards had himself one of those games where he was able to shine but didn’t need the spotlight. The Rockets had no answer for Edwards as he was able to hit his jumper and he was able to get to the rim with ease. Tonight marked the night that Edwards finally dunked as fans have been calling for him to do so. Edwards had two dunks tonight and his second one was the more impressive one on a breakaway. Edwards has the potential to be the leading scorer every night with this team if he wants to. Edwards wasn’t letting the Rockets stop anything he wanted to do tonight as the Timberwolves got the win.

 

Kyle Anderson started for Gobert and made the best of this moment as he was able to finish the game with 16 points, 6 assists, and 3 rebounds. Anderson is methodical with his ball handling and he knows how to use his body to get to where he wants to be. Anderson showed his play-making skills tonight as he’s growing to find where his teammates want the ball at in space. The player that really came in and made a huge impact off the bench was Taurean Prince as he was able to knock down some big shots when Minnesota needed them. Prince has been a great leader and someone they can lean on in this locker room. Tonight his number was called and Prince responded with 16 points, 2 assists, and 6 rebounds tonight.

 

This Timberwolves team has a lot of depth and they will need to unlock that if they want to make a great push this season when it comes to seeding. Up next the Timberwolves will be facing the New York Knicks as they look to leave .500 in the past.

Nov 6, 2022 No Comments
Antetokounmpo & Holiday Propel The Bucks To Victory In Minnesota (115-102)

Antetokounmpo & Holiday Propel The Bucks To Victory In Minnesota (115-102)

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by | Nov 5, 2022 | Featured, Minnesota Timberwolves, NBA

The Milwaukee Bucks are now 8-0 on the season after beating the Timberwolves. Coming into this game the Timberwolves had a lot of questions that needed to be answered on both sides. What we saw tonight from the Timberwolves wasn’t the answer but they also showed growth as a unit. It was a better night from Minnesota on the interior defense but it was the second-chance points from the Milwaukee Bucks that helped them get the win. Minnesota had a lot of chances to get rebounds and loose balls but wasn’t able to get things to fall their way. Early in this game, Jrue Holiday asserted himself in every way possible. It seemed as though Holiday was able to get his shots off whenever he wanted too. Holiday got the Bucks offense jump started and they were able to hold a double digit lead majority of the game. Holiday finished with a game high 29 points, 6 assists, and 8 rebounds as well. Holiday made it tough for the Timberwolves on both ends of the floor tonight and it rubbed off on the former MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo.

 

The second half is when Giannis went into the MVP bag and was able to get anything he wanted inside the paint. On the night Giannis had 20 free throw attempts and that just shows he was trying to impose his will tonight. When Giannis gets a full head of steam there is no one in the league that can stop him and that was clear tonight. It didn’t matter who was guarding Giannis he was going to make it a mission to get to the basket or find a teammate that can help. Giannis was able to notch his 30th career triple double tonight against Minnesota as he finished the game with 26 points, 14 rebounds, and 11 assists. The number that Giannis has been putting up is definitely MVP numbers and the fact that they were able to slow down the Timberwolves helped his case.

 

Bobby Portis came in the game and played some huge minutes for the Bucks as well. He finished with 18 points, 5 assists, and 8 rebounds on the night. Portis was able to hit some tough shots that were defended well and still made them. If the Bucks can continue to get this type of production they will have time for Khris Middleton to heal and come back 100%. The Timberwolves on the other hand were just trying to play catch up as they trailed the whole game.

 

Anthony Edwards and Karl-Anthony Towns led the way for Minnesota combing for 46 points on the night. The Timberwolves showed some toughness in the second half as they got back into the game but they needed more shots being made by the other guys. Naz Reid the fan favorite came into the game and gave them a spark with his quick shooting but it slowed down. Coach Finch is going to have to mess around with the matchups/lineups to see what will work against teams that try to go small on him. The Timberwolves have all the talent to win the Western Conference they have to just put it together on the court and see what can happen. One of the major adjustments that Coach Finch made was playing Kyle Anderson as a point guard. It was working as Anderson was using his IQ to help set plays and get his teammates in position. Overall this is a game that the Timberwolves will not forget as they don’t know what came and hit them. Up next the Timberwolves will be playing against the inexperienced Houston Rockets as the Timberwolves will look to get back to 500%.

Nov 5, 2022 No Comments
The Phoenix Suns Hand The Timberwolves Their 4th Loss (116-107)

The Phoenix Suns Hand The Timberwolves Their 4th Loss (116-107)

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by | Nov 1, 2022 | Featured, Minnesota Timberwolves, NBA

The Minnesota Timberwolves are coming into this game against Phoenix after a loss to the Spurs. The Suns played without their big man DeAndre Ayton. From the start, the Timberwolves were going inside trying to attack the Suns in the paint. The only thing that got in the way of Minnesota tonight was themselves. The turnovers were a huge issue tonight and the Phoenix Suns made them pay. Every time the Timberwolves made a mistake the Suns made them pay in the transition game and that’s where the Timberwolves have been hurting this season. It’s all about getting back and setting the defense up but the Suns were running and gunning with purpose.

 

Tonight was Cam Johnson’s night as he was making the Timberwolves pay inside and outside with his scoring ability. Johnson finished the game with 29 points and his jumper was on point. Cam Johnson was on another planet tonight as on the season he only averages 12.5 ppg. Devin Booker added to that performance as he finished with 18 points, 5 assists, and 7 rebounds and he made some crucial shots when the Suns needed them. Devin Booker can create his shot from anywhere and he was able to hit his stop and pop with ease tonight. The Suns had forced a lot of turnovers tonight against Minnesota with (16). Mikal Bridges was all over the place as well showing that he’s one of the best two way players in the NBA. Bridges can score with the ball but he’s lethal when it comes to making cuts for easy buckets. The Suns were clicking on all cylinders tonight.

 

For the Timberwolves it was Anthony Edwards who kept them in the game and got them close when they went on their run in the 4th. Anthony Edwards has to be able to be aggressive and get into the scoring column quicker. Edwards is a rhythm shooter so if he can continue to get those looks early then he can have an incredible night. Edwards had 24 points tonight but it wasn’t enough to get the Timberwolves the victory. It’s going to take some time to gel and the big men (Towns/Gobert) combined for 31 points & 19 rebounds. It was clear that when the Timberwolves need offense they play off Towns but they also put Naz Reid in to play with him as well.

 

Naz Reid has shown that he will need some more minutes in this offense as he finished with 13 points. Naz gives the Timberwolves another big that can score but he can also put the ball on the court and make a play for himself. Minnesota has to take it personally on the defensive and when they do that it will be a scary sight for any team that’s playing them. This was their first true test against a Western Conference contender and it got close late but they will need to dig down for those big-time stops. Chris Paul and Devin Booker put the Suns on their back late in this one to make sure they secured the win. Chris Paul has been unreal as he’s been taking care of the ball and had finally had a turnover.  CP3 is the best point guard in the NBA and his IQ’s a lot higher than the next point guards trust me. Chris Paul finished with 15 points, 12 assists, and 8 rebounds.

 

The Timberwolves will be heading back home on Friday as they will take on the undefeated Milwaukee Bucks. It will be a great game and this will give them a chance to see where they stack against the Greek Freak Giannis.

 

 

 

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Nov 1, 2022 No Comments