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Timberwolves Jaden McDaniels reveals Minnesota’s mindset vs. Spurs amid Anthony Edwards’ injury

The Minnesota Timberwolves are heading into the Western Conference Semifinals without their franchise star, but Jaden McDaniels wants everyone to know, they aren’t panicking. When asked whether Anthony Edwards’ potential return during the series against the San Antonio Spurs serves as a mental boost for the team, McDaniels kept it short and powerful: “I told […] The post Timberwolves Jaden McDaniels reveals Minnesota’s mindset vs. Spurs amid Anthony Edwards’ injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Rudy Gobert drops Victor Wembanyama admission ahead of Spurs playoff clash

The Minnesota Timberwolves’ reward for beating the Denver Nuggets in impressive fashion is a Western Conference Semifinals matchup with the San Antonio Spurs. Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert is familiar with Spurs star Victor Wembanyama, a fellow Frenchman, and heading into the upcoming round of the NBA playoffs, he spoke about the mentality that Wembanyama has […] The post Rudy Gobert drops Victor Wembanyama admission ahead of Spurs playoff clash appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Timberwolves HC Chris Finch shares crucial Anthony Edwards playoff injury update ahead of Spurs series

The Minnesota Timberwolves closed out the Denver Nuggets with a 110-98 Game 6 win to advance to the second round of the playoffs. However, there are still injury concerns regarding Anthony Edwards as the team prepares for the San Antonio Spurs. On Saturday, head coach Chris Finch shared an update about the star shooting guard. […] The post Timberwolves HC Chris Finch shares crucial Anthony Edwards playoff injury update ahead of Spurs series appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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The Illinois basketball connection that sparked Timberwolves’ unbelievable Nuggets upset

The Minnesota Timberwolves advanced past the Denver Nuggets in a six-game first-round series, and a key factor behind the upset was an unlikely college connection rooted in University of Illinois Fighting Illini men’s basketball. Former Illinois standouts Ayo Dosunmu and Terrence Shannon Jr. played pivotal roles throughout the series, providing production and energy that helped […] The post The Illinois basketball connection that sparked Timberwolves’ unbelievable Nuggets upset appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why Spurs will silence Timberwolves in 5 games in 2026 NBA Playoffs

The San Antonio Spurs have been on a collision course with the defending NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder for the majority of the season. Victor Wembanyama and his crew received a scare from the Portland Trail Blazers before eliminating those upstarts in five games. The scare in that series came when they lost Game 2 […] The post Why Spurs will silence Timberwolves in 5 games in 2026 NBA Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Jamal Murray shoulders the blame for Nuggets’ disappointing first round exit

The Denver Nuggets’ season came to an abrupt end Thursday night with a 110-98 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 6. The first-round elimination was Denver’s first since 2022, marking a disappointing end for a team that captured the franchise’s first championship just three years ago. Following the elimination, point guard Jamal Murray didn’t […] The post Jamal Murray shoulders the blame for Nuggets’ disappointing first round exit appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Kevin Durant landing spots: Ranking best 2026 options for disgruntled Rockets star, from Mavericks to Timberwolves – sportingnews.com

Kevin Durant landing spots: Ranking best 2026 options for disgruntled Rockets star, from Mavericks to Timberwolves  sportingnews.com

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Timberwolves Coach Gets Strong Message From NFL Legend

After the sixth-seeded Minnesota Timberwolves knocked out the third-seeded Denver Nuggets, the head coach, Chris Finch, took some time to admit he made a mistake during his postgame press conference. When discussing Terrence Shannon Jr. Finch explained his “silly” decisions, which were consistent throughout the season, having the ball out of Shannon’s hands. “We’ve learned […] The post Timberwolves Coach Gets Strong Message From NFL Legend appeared first on HEAVY.

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Victor Wembanyama Shares Emotional Anthony Edwards Statement

The San Antonio Spurs found out their second-round opponent in the 2026 NBA Playoffs on Friday night. With a Minnesota Timberwolves win over the Denver Nuggets, Victor Wembanyama and his team realized they were going to battle it out on Monday, May 4, for Game 1 against an undermanned Timberwolves. It’s no secret the Spurs […] The post Victor Wembanyama Shares Emotional Anthony Edwards Statement appeared first on HEAVY.

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Why Timberwolves’ Jaden McDaniels doesn’t consider the Nuggets rivals anymore

After eliminating the Denver Nuggets, 4-2, in the Minnesota Timberwolves’ 110-98 win in Game 6 of their first-round best-of-7 series, Jaden McDaniels doesn’t consider the 2023 champions rivals anymore. Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch revealed his team’s extra motivation heading into the playoffs’ opening-round series, reminding fans of how the Nuggets settled for the third-best […] The post Why Timberwolves’ Jaden McDaniels doesn’t consider the Nuggets rivals anymore appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Victor Wembanyama has disrespectful comment about Blazers

Victor Wembanyama is not exactly tipping his cap to the Portland Trail Blazers after seeing them off in the first round of the NBA Playoffs. The San Antonio Spurs center spoke Friday about his excitement to play the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference Semifinals after the Wolves beat Denver in six games. In doing … The post Victor Wembanyama has disrespectful comment about Blazers appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama makes Anthony Edwards admission ahead of playoff matchup

All-Star Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs will host the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 1 of their Western Conference semifinal series, while All-Star Anthony Edwards’ status for the series remains uncertain. For many of Wembanyama’s teammates, the Spurs reaching the second round of the playoffs is a first, including All-Star De’Aaron Fox. Ahead of […] The post Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama makes Anthony Edwards admission ahead of playoff matchup appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Chris Finch reveals why Timberwolves felt disrespected by Nuggets

Minnesota Timberwolves coach Chris Finch revealed that his team had a little extra motivation going against the Denver Nuggets during the first round of the NBA Playoffs. Finch argued that the Nuggets had targeted the Timberwolves in the playoffs by how they played out the end of the regular season. “Denver had the chance to … The post Chris Finch reveals why Timberwolves felt disrespected by Nuggets appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Jaden McDaniels takes another shot at Nuggets

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels is taking one last parting shot at the Denver Nuggets. McDaniels appeared on “NBA Today” Friday, one day after the Timberwolves knocked Denver out of the playoffs with a 110-98 win in the Western Conference Quarterfinals. Host Malika Andrews asked him about the budding rivalry between the two teams, but … The post Jaden McDaniels takes another shot at Nuggets appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Nuggets’ Cam Johnson flabbergasted by Timberwolves matchup storyline

After the Denver Nuggets lost the playoff series to the Minnesota Timberwolves with a 110-98 defeat in Game 6, opposing head coach Chris Finch made an interesting comment. With the Nuggets’ embarrassing series loss to the Timberwolves, 3-2, Cam Johnson would speak on Finch’s insinuation that Denver sought out the matchup against Minnesota. As Denver […] The post Nuggets’ Cam Johnson flabbergasted by Timberwolves matchup storyline appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why Timberwolves’ Jaden McDaniels belongs in ‘S**t-Talker Hall of Fame’ after Nuggets series

After the Minnesota Timberwolves’ 110-98 win eliminated the Denver Nuggets in Game 6 of their first-round series, head coach Chris Finch revealed why Jaden McDaniels belongs in the trash-talking Hall of Fame. Finch says McDaniels spent most of the best-of-7 series talking smack. However, that starting forward backed it up, according to the Timberwolves head […] The post Why Timberwolves’ Jaden McDaniels belongs in ‘S**t-Talker Hall of Fame’ after Nuggets series appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why Timberwolves’ Chris Finch was calling himself ‘silly’ after surprise Game 6 breakout vs. Nuggets

Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch wasn’t ashamed to admit he hadn’t been utilizing Terrence Shannon Jr. the way he should have before their first-round series against the Denver Nuggets. After a 110-98 win in Game 6, the Timberwolves eliminated the Nuggets 4-2 to advance to the Western Conference Semifinals. Shannon Jr., who finished with […] The post Why Timberwolves’ Chris Finch was calling himself ‘silly’ after surprise Game 6 breakout vs. Nuggets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Nuggets’ Jamal Murray points finger at himself for getting punked by Jaden McDaniels

The Denver Nuggets saw their season end in disappointing fashion, and Jamal Murray did not deflect responsibility after a 110-98 Game 6 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Following the defeat — Denver’s third consecutive early playoff exit since its 2023 championship — Murray pointed to his own performance as a key factor in the outcome. […] The post Nuggets’ Jamal Murray points finger at himself for getting punked by Jaden McDaniels appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Kendrick Perkins closes Nikola Jokić championship window: ‘We were so ready to crown this man’

The Minnesota Timberwolves ended Nikola Jokić’s season, and Kendrick Perkins just ended his championship window. According to Perkins, the 31-year-old Denver Nuggets center is officially done winning championships after failing to get out of the first-round of the playoffs this season. Perkins laid into Jokić Friday morning on First Take, knocking the three-time MVP off…

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