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Timberwolves force Game 7 by blowing out Nuggets 115-70 behind 27 points from Anthony Edwards

May 17, 2024

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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Anthony Edwards flashed seven fingers to the roaring crowd as he walked off for a fourth-quarter timeout during a blowout by the Minnesota Timberwolves. He had that tenacious look of a superstar player refusing to cede to the defending champs all night. Edwards scored 27 points to pull the Timberwolves out of their mid-series slump and deliver a flawless…

Timberwolves on the brink of elimination after game 5 loss in Denver

Nikola Jokic received the Michael Jordan award from Commissioner Adam Silver before tipoff, then delivered a memorable playoff performance to celebrate his third MVP trophy Tuesday night

May 15, 2024

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Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray, back, looks on as Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns, center, falls to the fall after colliding with Nuggets guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope during the first half of Game 5 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series Tuesday, May 14, 2024, in Denver (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)DENVER (AP) — Nikola Jokic received the Michael Jordan award from Commissioner…

Edwards, Towns lead Wolves’ 106-80 blitz of Murray, Jokic for 2-0 series lead over champion Nuggets

May 7, 2024

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DENVER (AP/KVRR) – Anthony Edwards and Karl-Anthony Towns powered Minnesota’s 106-80 blitz of the Denver Nuggets on Monday night that gave the Timberwolves a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference semifinals over the reigning but reeling NBA champions. Towns and Edwards both scored 27 points as the Wolves improved to 6-0 in the playoffs and gave themselves a chance to close out the fuming Nuggets…

Timberwolves take down Nuggets in Game 1 behind Ant’s 43 points

May 4, 2024

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(AP Photo/David Zalubowski/May 4, 2024)DENVER (KVRR) – Anthony Edwards scored a playoff career-high 43 points, Naz Reid had 14 of his 16 points in the fourth quarter and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the defending NBA champion Denver Nuggets 106-99 in Game 1 of the second-round series Saturday night. Edwards was unstoppable in the first half, scoring 25 points, and Reid took over in the fourth quarter. Karl-Anthony Towns had 20…

PREVIEW: T-Wolves Battle Nuggets in NBA Playoffs Second Round

MINNESOTA BEGINS THE SECOND ROUND OF THE NBA PLAYOFFS SATURDAY TAKING ON THE DEFENDING CHAMPS.

May 3, 2024

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MINNEAPOLIS (KVRR)–The Minnesota Timberwolves are in the second round of the NBA playoffs for the first time since 2004. Their next opponent is the defending champions. The Denver Nuggets are surely not going to be an easy matchup for the Wolves, but if we learned anything in the first round sweep vs. Phoenix, it’s that Minnesota is ready and hungry…

T-wolves plan for Finch to be with them for Game 1 versus Nuggets. Still hope for sideline presence

The Minnesota Timberwolves are planning for coach Chris Finch to be with them in Denver to begin their Western Conference semifinal series following his knee surgery — and considering seating configurations that would allow him to safely be on the bench during games.

May 2, 2024

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Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch holds his knee after colliding with Timberwolves guard Mike Conley during the second half of Game 4 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Phoenix Suns Sunday, April 28, 2024, in Phoenix. The Timberwolves won 122-116, taking the series 4-0. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Timberwolves are planning for coach Chris…

Season Over: Timberwolves Lose Game 5, Series To Nuggets 4-1

Timberwolves Have Not Won Playoff Series Since 2004

April 26, 2023

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Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards reacts adfter missing a last-second, 3-point shot to tie the game in the second half of Game 5 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Denver Nuggets Tuesday, April 25, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)DENVER (AP) — Michael Malone surveyed the scene Tuesday night and wondered where everyone was — not just…

Timberwolves Avoid Sweep, Beat Nuggets In Game 4

Nuggets Lead Series 3-1. Game 5 Tuesday In Denver

April 24, 2023

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Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) works toward the basket while defended by Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon (50) during the second half of Game 4 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series Sunday, April 23, 2023, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Anthony Edwards stared straight into his locker after Minnesota’s loss to Denver in Game 3, reflecting on…