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Timberwolves’ Chris Finch calls out Victor Wembanyama’s questionable blocks

The Minnesota Timberwolves silenced the crowd at Frost Bank Center on Monday after they upset the San Antonio Spurs, 104-102, in Game 1 of their second-round series. The sixth-seeded Timberwolves held on despite the late rally of the second-seeded Spurs. San Antonio even had the chance to steal the win, but Julian Champagnie missed the […] The post Timberwolves’ Chris Finch calls out Victor Wembanyama’s questionable blocks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards provides update after quick injury comeback

The Minnesota Timberwolves continued their fairy tale postseason with an entertaining 104-102 victory over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals. And while Julius Randle starred with a 21-point double-double, Anthony Edwards’ quick return from injury also turned heads. Edwards was fit enough to come off the bench after his […] The post Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards provides update after quick injury comeback appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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76ers most to blame for Game 1 debacle vs. Knicks

Game 1 was always going to be a tricky challenge for the Philadelphia 76ers to navigate. Not even 48 hours have passed since the 76ers completed a spirited 3-1 comeback against sworn rival Boston Celtics and yet they already had to pack their bags and go to the Big Apple to face the New York […] The post 76ers most to blame for Game 1 debacle vs. Knicks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Chicago Bulls Named Top Potential Landing Spot for Recently Fired Head Coach

Jamahl Mosley is looking for a new gig after he was fired by the Orlando Magic after three straight first-round losses.The Chicago Bulls are one of the few teams in the league actively looking for a new head coach, so they make sense as a destination for Mosley.Chicago Bulls Named Top Landing Spot For Jamahl […] The post Chicago Bulls Named Top Potential Landing Spot for Recently Fired Head Coach appeared first on HEAVY.

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Fans all had the same complaint about Victor Wembanyama’s 12-block Game 1

Victor Wembanyama threw a block party on Monday night, but not everyone was happy about it. The San Antonio Spurs star swatted every shot in sight in Game 1 of his team’s Western Conference semifinals series against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Wemby had three blocks in the opening few minutes, with each drawing a louder applause … The post Fans all had the same complaint about Victor Wembanyama’s 12-block Game 1 appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Julius Randle highlights Anthony Edwards’ ‘ability’ in Timberwolves’ stunner vs. Spurs

The Minnesota Timberwolves got a massive boost with the return of Anthony Edwards from his knee injury in Game 1 of their second-round series against the San Antonio Spurs on Monday. Edwards helped the Timberwolves stun the Spurs, 104-102, at Frost Bank Center. Edwards, who was expected to miss the first two games of the […] The post Julius Randle highlights Anthony Edwards’ ‘ability’ in Timberwolves’ stunner vs. Spurs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why Karl-Anthony Towns is downplaying Knicks’ barrage of playoff blowouts

NEW YORK – The New York Knicks trounced the Philadelphia 76ers at home in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semi-Finals. The final score was 137-98. Mike Brown’s group became the first team in the play-by-play era to amass at least a 30-point lead in three consecutive playoff games. One of New York’s All-Stars in […] The post Why Karl-Anthony Towns is downplaying Knicks’ barrage of playoff blowouts appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards’ return reminds Mike Conley of 2015

Anthony Edwards ended up missing the final two games of the Minnesota Timberwolves’ first-round series against the Denver Nuggets due to a knee injury, but the Timberwolves, despite being heavily undermanned, were able to get the job done. But what loomed was a matchup against the San Antonio Spurs in the following round — a […] The post Why Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards’ return reminds Mike Conley of 2015 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Warriors’ Draymond Green eviscerates Austin Rivers with savage clapback

Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green went viral for his response to Austin Rivers’ criticism towards him. Green completed the 13th season of his NBA career with the Warriors. He has built a name for himself as one of the best defenders the league has ever seen, helping Golden State win four championships throughout his […] The post Warriors’ Draymond Green eviscerates Austin Rivers with savage clapback appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Spurs’ Mitch Johnson explains polarizing decision in close loss to Timberwolves

The San Antonio Spurs found themselves trailing by two in the dying seconds of Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals. Instead of stopping the clock, coach Mitch Johnson let his guys play. The decision ultimately backfired, as the Minnesota Timberwolves escaped the Frost Bank Center with a gritty 104-102 victory to steal home-court advantage. […] The post Spurs’ Mitch Johnson explains polarizing decision in close loss to Timberwolves appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Chris Finch reveals what’s changed in Timberwolves’ playoff approach

If there’s one thing that everyone is guaranteed to see from the Minnesota Timberwolves under the tutelage of Chris Finch come playoff time, it’s that they will show up and rise to the occasion. Coming off a first-round upset of the higher-seeded Denver Nuggets, the Timberwolves just went out and took Game 1 of their […] The post Chris Finch reveals what’s changed in Timberwolves’ playoff approach appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Watch Anthony Edwards’ blatant travel that refs crucially missed in Timberwolves-Spurs Game 1

Despite a late scare, the Minnesota Timberwolves held on for the win, 104-102, against the San Antonio Spurs in Game 1 of their second-round face-off in the playoffs at Frost Bank Center on Monday. The Spurs had the chance to steal the win, but Julian Champagnie missed his three-pointer at the buzzer. The breaks of […] The post Watch Anthony Edwards’ blatant travel that refs crucially missed in Timberwolves-Spurs Game 1 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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76ers’ Joel Embiid addresses Mikal Bridges’ possible ‘dirty’ play

The Philadelphia 76ers took an embarrassing Game 1 loss Monday to start round two of the NBA Playoffs. The New York Knicks played far more superior in their 137-98 rout. Except 76ers star Joel Embiid ended up addressing possible “dirty” play out of Mikal Bridges. Embiid took this shot to the ribs during a designed […] The post 76ers’ Joel Embiid addresses Mikal Bridges’ possible ‘dirty’ play appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama faltered when needed most in Game 1 vs. Timberwolves

No one can ever question Victor Wembanyama’s impact on the defensive end of the floor for the San Antonio Spurs. But a team’s superstar has to get it done on both ends of the floor. In Game 1 of their Western Conference semifinal matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Wembanyama disappeared when it mattered the most […] The post Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama faltered when needed most in Game 1 vs. Timberwolves appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why Anthony Edwards is ‘disappointed’ after Game 1 win vs. Spurs

The Minnesota Timberwolves escaped San Antonio with a Game 1 victory on Monday night, just three days after taking down the Denver Nuggets in Game 6 back at home. Anthony Edwards returned from a nine-day absence due to a hyperextension and bone bruise in his left knee, helping his Wolves steal Game 1. Edwards finished […] The post Why Anthony Edwards is ‘disappointed’ after Game 1 win vs. Spurs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Nick Nurse shares honest Knicks assessment after 76ers’ 39-point loss

Something clicked for the New York Knicks starting in Game 4 of their first-round matchup against the Atlanta Hawks, and they have not looked back since. After winning three consecutive games against the Hawks by a total margin of 96 points, the Knicks’ world-beating ways continued in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference semifinal matchup […] The post Nick Nurse shares honest Knicks assessment after 76ers’ 39-point loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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