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Timberwolves turn back Lakers in Target Center, take 2-1 lead in playoff series
Anthony Edwards propelled the Wolves in a fourth-quarter surge, and Jaden McDaniels scored 30 points.
If Timberwolves don't lose at home, they can win playoff series with Lakers
But ... the Wolves had a tough time at Target Center in the playoffs last season. Can they reverse that trend?
Luka vs. Rudy is a matchup Lakers want to exploit
The Timberwolves center has held his own in the first two games of the NBA playoff series.
Timberwolves aim to 'figure it out' after Game 2 loss to Lakers
Frustration arrived immediately in Tuesday's 94-85 defeat, but players expressed confidence they can correct matters by Game 3 on Friday.
Live Blog replay: Timberwolves fall to Lakers in Game 2 of playoff series
Despite 52 combined points by Anthony Edwards and Julius Randle, the Wolves fell 94-85.
Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards fined $50,000 by NBA
Anthony Edwards was caught on video during Game 1 in L.A. when he engaged in uncivil discourse with a fan.
After rough start to season, Mike Conley is Mike Conley again
The veteran point guard, at 37, has the Timberwolves clicking as they face the Lakers in the NBA playoffs.
How Edwards' leadership was key in Game 1
Anthony Edwards' halftime talks with teammates sparked the Wolves to victory over the Lakers on Saturday night.
Quiet types contribute loudly in Wolves' Game 1 domination of Lakers
While star Anthony Edwards was figuring out the defense, less-heralded teammates Jaden McDaniels and Naz Reid were building a lead.
Timberwolves get on a roll and make Game 1 a 117-95 rout of the Lakers
Minnesota opened with a slow first quarter but ran its lead to 27 points on hot shooting.
How five words changed everything for Anthony Edwards and the Wolves
With the No. 1 pick in the 2020 NBA draft, the Wolves knew they had a chance to change their destiny. The question for them was, 'Is Anthony Edwards the answer?'
How did the Timberwolves mimic the two Lakers stars in practice? As well as they could.
Joe Ingles played the role of Luka Doncic, while Terrence Shannon Jr. did his best LeBron James imitation.
For Randle and DiVincenzo, family was the key to settling in with Timberwolves
After joining the team in late September in the Karl-Anthony Towns trade, Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo started to play better once they were able to get their families settled in Minnesota.
NBA playoffs take shape: Timberwolves will open Saturday against Lakers
While the Wolves get the week off to prepare for the Lakers, the play-in tournament tips off Tuesday night with a Warriors-Grizzlies showdown.
Wolves roll over Jazz, will play Lakers in playoffs
Anthony Edwards, with 43 points, helped the Wolves earn the No. 6 seed and a matchup with the No. 3 Lakers.
NBA rescinds technical foul, allowing Edwards to play Sunday
The Wolves star was facing a one-game suspension for picking up his 18th technical foul of the season. His team needs a victory over Utah to clinch a playoff spot.
Wolves rout Nets but lose Edwards for Sunday's regular-season finale
The star guard was called for a technical foul, triggering an NBA suspension because of his history.
Third-quarter blitz helps Wolves beat Grizzlies in pivotal playoff-primer
In a massive game crucial to playoff seeding, the Wolves scored a franchise-record 52 points in the third quarter to storm past Memphis. Anthony Edwards led the way with 44 points, and Julius Randle added 31 points and 10 rebounds.
Bottom line: Timberwolves have to beat Memphis on Thursday to avoid play-in tournament
A bad loss to the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday was reminiscent of the 2022 playoff collapses against the Grizzlies.
Wolves squander 24-point lead in 110-103 loss to Bucks
The Wolves committed nine turnovers in the fourth quarter and went 8 minutes, 34 seconds without a field goal to end a five-game winning streak.
Wolves overcome 76ers, leaning on Gobert's energy until Edwards takes over
Minnesota's center produced 23 points and 19 rebounds and blocked three shots, and its superstar scored 37 points.
In film study for Timberwolves' young guns, Luka Garza and Josh Minott are the players to beat
The Wolves' younger players have a quick quiz before most games to keep them sharp in studying opponents.
Gobert won't allow Wolves to leave Brooklyn without a much-needed victory
Anthony Edwards bounced back from an injury scare in the second quarter, and his teammates — especially Rudy Gobert with 21 points and 18 rebounds — maintained the lead until he returned in the third and finished with a game-high 28 points.
Long drama ends as Glen Taylor cedes ownership of Timberwolves and Lynx
Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez will take control, with the finish line in sight.
Alexander-Walker handles a monumental moment for the Wolves — and for his career
A remarkable two-overtime victory over Denver came down to free throws from Nickeil Alexander-Walker, a triumph of confidence for a player who once struggled with that.
Timberwolves sink Nuggets in second overtime, overcoming Jokic's 61 points
Nickeil Alexander-Walker was fouled while shooting a last-second three-pointer, and his free throws won it.
Wolves without DiVincenzo, Reid on Tuesday in Denver
Guard Donte DiVincenzo and center Naz Reid were suspended for one game for their part in Sunday's brawl with the Pistons at Target Center.
Wolves pin their usual rout on the Suns, running their streak against Phoenix to eight wins
Anthony Edwards missed part of the game after a collision but returned and finished with 20 points.
Timberwolves are reminded 'film doesn't lie' as they look to reverse their recent slide
Heading into the final, crucial nine games of the season, coach Chris Finch showed clips of breakdowns on defense.
Wolves overwhelmed by Pacers again, lose 119-103
Indiana had its starters Monday night after missing them in last week's victory at Target Center, and the Wolves again could not match up.
Wolves' Ingles gets a start, and his son gets a first: Watching Dad play
Eight-year-old Jacob Ingles is autistic and only recently has been able to attend games, so Chris Finch set up a family memory.
Wolves rout Pelicans, overcoming their tendency to let up against the least
The Wolves trailed early against a team without its star, then achieved a goal: "To get the game over as early as possible."
Timberwolves let one get away against the not-quite-last-place Pelicans
As happened Monday against Indiana, Minnesota languished against New Orleans, 14th among the 15 Western Conference teams.
Wolves' winning streak at eight with rout of Jazz
The Wolves are on their longest winning streak in 21 years after getting 41 points in three quarters from Anthony Edwards.
Edwards, Wolves demolish Jazz to extend winning streak to eight
Anthony Edwards scored 41 points before grabbing a seat in the fourth quarter as the Wolves remained perfect in March.
Timberwolves, with a snappy conclusion, evade Magic for seventh victory in a row
In the fourth quarter, Minnesota stuffed Orlando on one end and put up 40 points on the other.
Timberwolves roll confidently into Denver, leave with a six-game winning streak
That's the third win in three tries against the Nuggets this season, results reminiscent of last season's playoffs.
Wolves scrounge up victory over Heat, run winning streak to four
Minnesota was playing on the road for the seventh time in nine games but found enough energy at the end.
Timberwolves keep Hornets at a safe distance, win third in a row
Minnesota spread around the scoring, getting 29 points each from Anthony Edwards and Jaden McDaniels and 25 more from Julius Randle.
How is Wolves' Edwards changing his reaction to calls by referees?
The All-Star would be suspended again if he gets two more technical fouls in the final 20 regular-season games.
In Randle's return, Wolves rout Suns behind Edwards' 44 points
The Wolves, who welcomed Julius Randle back to the lineup in a 116-98 victory, have beaten Phoenix seven consecutive meetings.
NBA slaps Wolves' Edwards with $35,000 fine
The Wolves star tossed the ball into the crowd after receiving his second technical foul Thursday against the Lakers.
Timberwolves, with Edwards suspended, come up a point short of last-place Jazz
"It's desperation time, for real," Jaden McDaniels said after Minnesota endured another ugly loss.
Edwards suspended for Wolves' game at Utah after NBA upholds technical fouls
The standout guard must sit out Friday after receiving his 16th technical foul of the season Thursday, triggering a one-game suspension.
Edwards is ejected from Wolves' loss to Lakers, and he'll likely be suspended
The star guard was called for his 15th and 16th technical fouls. If they hold up under review, he won't play Friday.
Timberwolves will test their back-to-back ability at Utah
Minnesota has a winning record in the second game of back-to-backs.
Timberwolves make Clark, emerging as a defensive standout, an NBA full-timer
Since joining the rotation in January, guard Jaylen Clark has carved out a role with the team, which also added guard Bones Hyland on a two-way deal.
Wolves pull off record comeback, beat Thunder 131-128 in OT after trailing by 25
Terrence Shannon Jr. and Jaden McDaniels led a fourth-quarter charge to force overtime, and the Wolves staged a team-record rally for their most dramatic win of the season.
Timberwolves-Thunder preview: Get used to the pairing
Minnesota and Oklahoma City will play Sunday in Target Center and Monday in Paycom Center.
Timberwolves make it a game against Rockets, until their end-of-game decisions cost them
Minnesota gave up 48 points in the first quarter, rallied all the way back, then faded in a way that drew criticism from coach Chris Finch.
Wolves still not at full health after All-Star break
Coach Chris Finch says his team is on the mend, but key players remain bothered by injuries.
Edwards arrives at third NBA All-Star Game wielding a jump shot that has changed his game
The accuracy of the Wolves guard's outside shooting determines the effectiveness of his off-the-dribble plays, and stats since December show a dramatic gain.
Timberwolves do what few have done: Defeat the Thunder
Minnesota will carry the memory of knocking off the NBA's No. 1 team into the All-Star break.
Edwards struggles, Wolves lose to Bucks 103-101
Anthony Edwards missed a potential game-winning three-pointer at the buzzer to cap a 10-for-33 night as the Wolves fell to a Milwaukee team missing Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard.
Thunder at Timberwolves: Gilgeous-Alexander's offense, Oklahoma City's defense pose challenges for Wolves
Wolves head into the All-Star break facing the NBA's toughest defensive team in three of the next four games.
Wolves-Bucks game preview: No Giannis as Milwaukee comes to town
Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo is out because of a calf injury as the Wolves close out their week with back-to-back games at Target Center before the NBA All-Star break.
What's next for the Wolves now that Lore, Rodriguez prevailed in arbitration?
We'll try to answer your questions related to the next steps under an impending Marc Lore-Alex Rodriguez ownership of the Wolves. Maybe we'll even calm your nerves a bit in the process. Probably not, though.
In Wolves-Lynx ownership dispute, arbitration panel rules for Lore, Rodriguez over Taylor
A three-member arbitration panel ruled that longtime owner Glen Taylor did not have the right to cancel a pending sale of 40% of his ownership stake last year.
Slow-starting Wolves lose 128-107 to Cavaliers in one of season's worst losses
All-Star Anthony Edwards scored 44 points — his third consecutive game with 40 or more — but Cleveland scored the game's first 16 points and never looked back. The Wolves defense wasn't any better than the offense.
Timberwolves-Cavaliers game preview: Injury report, radio-TV information, key players
The Wolves have won three in a row but on Monday night will visit the best team (42-10) in the Eastern Conference.
Timberwolves-Trail Blazers game preview: Injury report, radio-TV information, key players
The Timberwolves have moved into sixth in the Western Conference.
Timberwolves turn feisty, surge away from Rockets propelled by 41 points from Edwards
The game featured fire, with Mike Conley drawing inspiration from what he called a "dirty" approach by Dillon Brooks.
Hamstrung by salary rules, Timberwolves make no moves at NBA trade deadline
The team likely will have a better opportunity to make deals in the offseason, when flexibility will improve.
Driven by Edwards' 49 points, Timberwolves roll over Bulls
After illness held him back in one game and kept him out of another, the star guard showed his health has returned.
Timberwolves-Rockets game preview: Injury report, radio-TV information, key players
Houston is a surprising third in the NBA's Western Conference.
Timberwolves' Randle has right adductor strain, is out at least two more weeks
The team's second-leading scorer has been sidelined since Jan. 30.
Timberwolves put 'ringers on loud' as NBA trade deadline approaches
Players know anything can happen after major deal shook the NBA over the weekend.
Wolves fall short as Kings win fifth straight at Target Center
The Wolves lost 116-114 to a Sacramento team that had dealt De'Aaron Fox and acquired Zach LaVine in a three-team trade.
Wolves remain hampered by health heading into game against Kings
The Wolves remain hampered by health, with Anthony Edwards and Naz Reid questionable. Sacramento will be without star De'Aaron Fox, reportedly traded Sunday.
From deep on the bench, Timberwolves' secret weapon emerges again
Backup center Luka Garza turned in another big game against the Jazz. The constant? "I've made it my identity to always be ready."
Timberwolves, boosted by the bench, roll to victory over Jazz
Minnesota was without three players from the regular rotation but turned to Rob Dillingham, Luka Garza and Jaylen Clark for help. Anthony Edwards' 36 points helped, too.
Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards again is an NBA All-Star
The Wolves leading scorer joins the league's best at the All-Star "tournament" on Feb. 16 in San Francisco.
Timberwolves surge to victory after coach's morning anger leads to evening ejection
As his players told it, Chris Finch "woke up choosing violence," went at them harshly during a film session and didn't cool before he got tossed.
Timberwolves to take on injury-ravaged Jazz, winners of 10 games in 2024-25
The teams meet Thursday for the first of four times this season. When Utah last played, seven players sat out.
Timberwolves handle Hawks for third win in a row, yet remain disappointed
The Wolves overcame miscues and a sloppy second half for a 100-92 victory despite De'Andre Hunter's 35 points for injury-depleted Atlanta.
