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Anthony Edwards drops Victor Wembanyama truth bomb after Game 3 loss

The Minnesota Timberwolves couldn’t shake off the San Antonio Spurs in a 115-108 loss in Game 3 on Friday. Now they trail 2-1 in the best-of-seven Western Conference Semifinals. As one would expect, they had no answer for the sheer dominance of Victor Wembanyama. Despite a strong showing by Anthony Edwards (32 points, 14 rebounds), […] The post Anthony Edwards drops Victor Wembanyama truth bomb after Game 3 loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama makes playoff history not seen since Shaq

Victor Wembanyama joined Shaquille O’Neal and two other NBA legends in playoff history after a dominant performance in the San Antonio Spurs’ Game 3 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night. Wembanyama is going through the first postseason of his young NBA career with the Spurs. He shined in his third campaign as one […] The post Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama makes playoff history not seen since Shaq appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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3 Timberwolves players most to blame for Game 3 loss to Spurs

The Minnesota Timberwolves walked into Game 3 believing they had weathered the storm. After splitting the opening two contests against the San Antonio Spurs, the Timberwolves had an opportunity to reclaim control of the series on their home floor. Instead, what unfolded inside Target Center was a frustrating reminder of how thin the margin for […] The post 3 Timberwolves players most to blame for Game 3 loss to Spurs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Timberwolves star Julius Randles’ son has perfect reaction to his Victor Wembanyama poster dunk

Minnesota Timberwolves star Julius Randle gave Target Center one of their loudest moments of the NBA Playoffs Friday night with a vicious dunk over Victor Wembanyama. Even in a tough 115-108 loss to the San Antonio Spurs, the highlight immediately took over social media. But fans quickly focused on another moment happening courtside. Julius Randle’s […] The post Timberwolves star Julius Randles’ son has perfect reaction to his Victor Wembanyama poster dunk appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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De’Aaron Fox reveals how Spurs survived late Game 3 Timberwolves run

The San Antonio Spurs showed real playoff composure in their 115-108 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves, and De’Aaron Fox made sure everyone understood why this semifinal matchup suddenly feels serious. In the middle of the NBA Playoffs pressure, the Spurs stayed calm as they weathered every Minnesota run. They executed late. And under the loud […] The post De’Aaron Fox reveals how Spurs survived late Game 3 Timberwolves run appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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How Victor Wembanyama, De’Aaron Fox played in Spurs Game 3 win over Timberwolves

The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 115-108 in Game 3 on Friday night behind clutch performances from Victor Wembanyama and De’Aaron Fox, taking a 2-1 lead in the Western Conference semifinals. Wembanyama put up his best performance of the series with 39 points, 15 rebounds and five blocks while shooting 13-for-18 from the […] The post How Victor Wembanyama, De’Aaron Fox played in Spurs Game 3 win over Timberwolves appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Referee Tony Brothers had to be held back in heated Game 3 confrontation with Chris Finch

It’s not every day that an NBA referee is the one who needs restraining during a playoff game. Veteran official Tony Brothers was heated on Friday during a late-game confrontation with Chris Finch. The Minnesota Timberwolves head coach was upset that the referees ignored his request for a timeout with over five minutes to play … The post Referee Tony Brothers had to be held back in heated Game 3 confrontation with Chris Finch appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama reveals close relationship with Gregg Popovich after Game 3 win

Victor Wembanyama is not just the future of the NBA; he is the present, and he is absolutely terrifying. After the San Antonio Spurs grabbed a 2-1 series lead over the Minnesota Timberwolves with a gutsy 115-108 victory on Friday night, it became clear that the “Alien” has officially found his postseason rhythm. While Wembanyama […] The post Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama reveals close relationship with Gregg Popovich after Game 3 win appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Timberwolves’ Chris Finch calls out ‘pretty unprofessional’ Game 3 interaction with Tony Brothers

The Minnesota Timberwolves are dealing with more than just a tough loss after Game 3 against the San Antonio Spurs. Following the 115-108 defeat in the NBA Playoffs, Chris Finch openly criticized veteran referee Tony Brothers over a heated sideline interaction that quickly became one of the night’s biggest talking points. Tony Brothers had to […] The post Timberwolves’ Chris Finch calls out ‘pretty unprofessional’ Game 3 interaction with Tony Brothers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Spurs’ Stephon Castle, Jaden McDaniels nearly come to blows after Dylan Harper hard fall

Playoff basketball is not for the faint of heart, and Game 3 between the San Antonio Spurs and the Minnesota Timberwolves just proved why. In a high-stakes battle at Target Center, a scary collision between teammates nearly turned into a full-blown brawl. The drama peaked in the third quarter with the San Antonio Spurs clinging […] The post Spurs’ Stephon Castle, Jaden McDaniels nearly come to blows after Dylan Harper hard fall appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Spurs’ Mitch Johnson reveals Gregg Popovich’s extra involvement during Timberwolves series

The San Antonio Spurs are currently in the middle of a high-stakes Western Conference Semifinals clash, and after a tough Game 1 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, they needed a mental reset. It turns out that spark didn’t come from a new play call or a rotation shift; it came from the GOAT himself. Following […] The post Spurs’ Mitch Johnson reveals Gregg Popovich’s extra involvement during Timberwolves series appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Julius Randle throws down poster dunk on Victor Wembanyama in Game 3 vs. Spurs

The Minnesota Timberwolves had to change a little of their play-style with Victor Wembanyama lying in wait to block or change shots under the basket. The first two games have seen Wembanyama dominate the blocks department while changing a number of shots with his height and length. That’s why Julius Randle said enough is enough […] The post Julius Randle throws down poster dunk on Victor Wembanyama in Game 3 vs. Spurs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Naz Reid hilariously asked to hold newborn fan before Game 3 vs. Spurs

Naz Reid and the Minnesota Timberwolves returned home for Games 3 and 4 of their second round series against the San Antonio Spurs. Despite losing Game 2, the Wolves stole Game 1 in San Antonio and have two games at home to try and take a 3-1 series lead over the Spurs. Before tipping off […] The post Naz Reid hilariously asked to hold newborn fan before Game 3 vs. Spurs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mike Conley talks adapting to new Timberwolves role

There’s only going to be one home for Mike Conley as he winds down his illustrious NBA career. Conley was in the middle of a rollercoaster back at the trade deadline, when the Minnesota Timberwolves traded him away to clear space, presumably in their pursuit of Giannis Antetokounmpo. But the Timberwolves were able to bring […] The post Mike Conley talks adapting to new Timberwolves role appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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San Antonio Spurs Announce Starting Lineup for Game 3 Against Minnesota Timberwolves

The San Antonio Spurs and Minnesota Timberwolves enter Game 3 of their Western Conference semifinal series tied 1-1, with the matchup shifting to Minneapolis on Friday night. After a dominant win in Game 2, the Spurs will now try to regain home-court advantage behind a fully healthy roster and another strong performance from Victor Wembanyama […] The post San Antonio Spurs Announce Starting Lineup for Game 3 Against Minnesota Timberwolves appeared first on HEAVY.

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Timberwolves’ Jaden McDaniels has No. 1 fan in Anthony Edwards

The Minnesota Timberwolves have one of the biggest villains in the NBA in their lineup, and it may not be the player you expect. While Anthony Edwards can upset some people with his in-your-face attitude on the court, Jaden McDaniels has actually been the center of controversy during these playoffs after the team’s first-round victory […] The post Timberwolves’ Jaden McDaniels has No. 1 fan in Anthony Edwards appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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