BREAKING: Timberwolves Fire Head Coach Tom Thibodeau
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Showing posts with label Minnesota Timberwolves. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Minnesota Timberwolves. Show all posts
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12 January, 2018
Timberwolves Look to Stay Defensive vs. Knicks
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MINNEAPOLIS -- After winning their third straight game, the Minnesota Timberwolves are 11 games above .500 for the first time in a long time. Minnesota (27-16) enters Friday's game with the fourth-best record in the Western Conference, and Timberwolves fans are taking note. Wednesday's win over Oklahoma City was a sellout, Minnesota's fifth in a row…
03 December, 2017
Butler Sparks Late Runs, Lifts Timberwolves Past Clippers
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MINNEAPOLIS -- Jimmy Butler scored a season-high 33 points, including 20 in the fourth quarter, as the Minnesota Timberwolves recovered and held on to beat the Los Angeles Clippers 112-106 on Sunday night.
26 November, 2017
Towns, Timberwolves Topple Suns
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MINNEAPOLIS -- Karl-Anthony Towns had 32 points and 12 rebounds, and Jimmy Butler chipped in with 25 points as the Minnesota Timberwolves held on for a 119-108 win against the Phoenix Suns on Sunday. Towns recorded his league-leading 16th double-double and Andrew Wiggins scored 21 points with a season-high four 3-pointers for Minnesota, which survived another strong shooting night from an opponent.
25 November, 2017
Heat Scorch Nets from 3, Beat Timberwolves
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MINNEAPOLIS -- Long-range shooting and a sound defensive game helped lift the Miami Heat to a 109-97 road win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night at Target Center. Miami set a new season high shooting 49 percent (19-for-39) from 3-point range, led by former Timberwolves player Wayne Ellington (6 of 9) and Goran Dragic (5-for-8).
22 November, 2017
As Only Israeli in NBA, Omri Casspi Tries to be ‘Best Ambassador’ he can
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By Jon Marks PHILADELPHIA — A new team, new city, new culture — and best of all, a new baby. Life couldn’t be much better these days for Omri Casspi, the only native Israeli currently playing in the National Basketball Association.
19 November, 2017
Pistons Hang on for 100-97 Win Over Timberwolves
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MINNEAPOLIS -- The Detroit Pistons rallied in the fourth quarter and then held on to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 100-97 on Sunday night at Target Center. Andre Drummond had 20 points and 16 rebounds to lead Detroit. Avery Bradley and Tobias Harris each added 18 points as all five Pistons starters scored in double figures. The…
06 November, 2017
Teague, Timberwolves Topple Hornets
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MINNEAPOLIS -- Jeff Teague had 18 points and 12 assists, Andrew Wiggins scored a team-high 20 points, and the Minnesota Timberwolves coasted to another easy victory, 112-94 over the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday. Jamal Crawford provided a big spark with 15 points off the bench, and Minnesota was 26 of 30 from the free-throw line to…
31 October, 2017
Teague, Towns Help Timberwolves Tame Heat
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MIAMI -- Jeff Teague scored 23 points to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 125-122 overtime victory over the Miami Heat Monday night. Teague's two free throws with 4.4 seconds remaining gave the Timberwolves (4-3) their final margin. Dion Waiters' game-tying 3-point attempt at the buzzer bounced off the rim. The Timberwolves took the lead for…
26 June, 2017
Ricky Rubio Reportedly on the Trade Block Ahead of Free Agency
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The Minnesota Timberwolves might not be done making offseason moves after acquiring all-star Jimmy Butler. ESPN’s Marc Stein reported that the Wolves are trying to trade point guard Ricky Rubio to acquire more perimeter shooting. League sources say Minnesota, in the wake of the Jimmy Butler deal, remains intent on trading Ricky Rubio as it searches…
02 May, 2017
Former Top Pick Bennett Cut by Turkish Team
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The basketball fortunes of former No. 1 overall NBA draft pick Anthony Bennett continue to slide in the wrong direction. The 24-year-old Bennett, who washed out with four NBA teams, was cut by a team in Turkey during the EuroLeague playoffs. Bennett averaged just 1.3 points and 1.0 rebound and shot 26.3 percent from the field…
13 April, 2017
Harden's Triple-Double Helps Rockets Edge Timberwolves
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HOUSTON -- James Harden recorded his 22nd triple-double and the Houston Rockets tuned up for the postseason with a 123-118 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves in the season finale for both on Wednesday night at Toyota Center. Harden posted 27 points, 10 rebounds and 12 assists to pace a balanced scoring attack for the Rockets (55-27),…
12 April, 2017
Oladipo Jumper Lifts Thunder Past Timberwolves
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MINNEAPOLIS -- Victor Oladipo scored 20 points, including the game-winning jumper with six seconds left, as the Oklahoma City Thunder held on for a 100-98 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday night. Domantas Sabonis had 19 points as six players scored in double figures for short-handed Oklahoma City, which was without star guard Russell Westbrook,…
10 April, 2017
Russell Nails 3 at Buzzer to Lift Lakers Past Timberwolves
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LOS ANGELES -- D'Angelo Russell's 3-pointer at the horn lifted the Los Angeles Lakers to a 110-109 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday at Staples Center. Russell's game-winner allowed the Lakers (25-55) to win four in a row for the first time in four seasons. It also negated a 41-point performance by Minnesota's Andrew Wiggins…
08 April, 2017
Hayward's 39 Carry Jazz Past Timberwolves
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SALT LAKE CITY -- Gordon Hayward scored a career-high 39 points on 14-of-22 shooting from the field and Joe Johnson added 22 points off the bench to lead the Utah Jazz to a 120-113 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night. Rudy Gobert added 16 points and Derrick Favors chipped in 13 points for the…
07 April, 2017
Blazers Beat Wolves, Inch Closer to Playoff Berth
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PORTLAND, Ore. -- Allen Crabbe came off the bench for 25 points to pace the Portland Trail Blazers to a 105-98 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday night at Moda Center. Crabbe sank 8 of 10 shots from 3-point range as the Trail Blazers (39-40) rallied from a 15-point third-quarter deficit to end a two-game…
05 April, 2017
Warriors Defeat Wolves, Inch Closer to Best Record
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OAKLAND, Calif. -- The Golden State Warriors lowered their magic number for clinching the best regular-season record in the NBA to two Tuesday night when Klay Thompson exploded for 41 points in a 121-107 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves. By virtue of winning their 12th game in a row, the Warriors (64-14) were able to retain…
02 April, 2017
Kings Bounce Back With Win Over Timberwolves
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MINNEAPOLIS -- The Sacramento Kings put an ugly road loss behind them by picking up a road victory just one night later. Rookie Buddy Hield scored a career-high 22 points while Ty Lawson added 21 points off the bench to lead Sacramento to a 123-117 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves. Five Kings players scored in double…
28 March, 2017
Rubio's Three FTs Send Wolves Past Pacers
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INDIANAPOLIS -- Ricky Rubio sank three free throws with 3.4 seconds left to lift the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 115-114 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday night. The Pacers' Monta Ellis missed a 3-point shot at the buzzer. Karl-Anthony Towns delivered a team-high 37 points (12 of 22 from the field, 10 of 10 free…
26 March, 2017
McCollum Leads Trail Blazers Past Timberwolves
PORTLAND, Ore. -- CJ McCollum bombed in 32 points as the Portland Trail Blazers downed the Minnesota Timberwolves 112-100 on Saturday night at Moda Center. Damian Lillard contributed 21 points, eight assists and six rebounds despite sitting out the entire fourth quarter for the Trail Blazers (34-38), who won for the 10th time in their last…
25 March, 2017
Lakers Defeat Timberwolves in OT To End Skid
LOS ANGELES -- Jordan Clarkson scored a career-high 35 points, helping the Los Angeles Lakers end a six-game skid with a 130-119 overtime victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night at Staples Center. Clarkson converted a career-best eight 3-pointers, missing just two attempts, and made 13 of 20 shots from the floor. Julius Randle had…
22 March, 2017
Spurs Come Back to Beat Timberwolves
MINNEAPOLIS -- LaMarcus Aldridge scored 26 points, and the San Antonio Spurs overcame a nine-point halftime deficit to top the Minnesota Timberwolves 100-93 Tuesday. The Spurs (54-16) swept their season series with the Wolves, winning all four games this year against Minnesota. Kawhi Leonard added 22 points to supplement Aldridge's big night, and Pau Gasol scored…
19 March, 2017
Pelicans Use Late Spurt To Bury Timberwolves
NEW ORLEANS -- Anthony Davis scored 28 points and keyed a 12-0, fourth-quarter run with a layup and two assists to power the New Orleans Pelicans to a 123-109 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday at the Smoothie King Center. Jordan Crawford added 22 points off the bench for the Pelicans, who led 102-99 with…
Report: Timberwolves Won't Re-Sign Stephenson
Lance Stephenson's brief tenure with the Minnesota Timberwolves is coming to an end. The Timberwolves are not expected to sign the swingman for the rest of the season after Stephenson completes his second 10-day contract, ESPN reported Saturday. Minnesota has "chosen to go in a different direction," according to ESPN, and the 26-year-old Stephenson will become…
14 March, 2017
Surging Timberwolves Pull Away From Wizards
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MINNEAPOLIS -- Ricky Rubio continued his impressive stretch with 22 points and 19 assists, and Karl-Anthony Towns added 39 points and 13 rebounds as the Minnesota Timberwolves pulled away late for a 119-104 win against the Washington Wizards on Monday. Minnesota reserve Nemanja Bjelica had his fourth double-double in his last seven games with 16 points…
07 March, 2017
Slippery Court Condition Postpones Blazers-'Wolves Game
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MINNEAPOLIS -- Monday's game between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Portland Trail Blazers has been postponed due to slippery court conditions. An ice rink currently sits underneath the basketball court at Target Center, the Timberwolves' home arena. The rink was used for Disney On Ice this past weekend and will be used again this coming weekend for…
02 March, 2017
Towns, Timberwolves Take Down Jazz
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SALT LAKE CITY -- Karl-Anthony Towns scored 21 points and collected 15 rebounds to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 107-80 victory over the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night. Andrew Wiggins scored 20 points and Shabazz Muhammad added 18 for Minnesota. The Timberwolves (25-36) won for the fourth time in five games. Utah was the fourth…
