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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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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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Why Timberwolves’ Julius Randle also deserves flowers for shutting down Victor Wembanyama in Game 1

The Minnesota Timberwolves opened their second-round series with a 104-102 win over the San Antonio Spurs, and while Rudy Gobert drew early attention for his defense, Julius Randle played an equally critical role in limiting Victor Wembanyama. According to ESPN’s Michael C. Wright, Minnesota’s defensive approach shifted as the game progressed. Gobert, a four-time Defensive […] The post Why Timberwolves’ Julius Randle also deserves flowers for shutting down Victor Wembanyama in Game 1 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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NBA on NBC rolls snake eyes with overlapping playoff games

Monday night represented an interesting scheduling quirk as the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs got underway, and it was a night that both NBC and the NBA will probably regret. As the conference semifinals get underway, NBC has Game 1 in all four series. However, instead of airing doubleheaders, the games are staggered…

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Chris Finch Takes Subtle Shot at Refs After Victor Wembanyama’s Block Party

On Monday night at the Frost Bank Center, the Minnesota Timberwolves outlasted the San Antonio Spurs in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals.It was a total team effort by the Timberwolves, with six players scoring in double figures in their 104-102 win. Julius Randle led the way with 21 points and 10 rebounds, while […] The post Chris Finch Takes Subtle Shot at Refs After Victor Wembanyama’s Block Party appeared first on HEAVY.

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Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards not intimidated at all by Spurs’ pink, blue’ fans

The Frost Bank Center was a sea of pink and blue on Tuesday night, but Anthony Edwards didn’t care much for the San Antonio Spurs’ fashion statement. The Minnesota Timberwolves star walked into a hostile environment and walked out with a gritty 104-102 Game 1 victory to kick off the Western Conference Semifinals. Despite a […] The post Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards not intimidated at all by Spurs’ pink, blue’ fans appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Timberwolves’ Chris Finch has hilarious admission on Anthony Edwards’ return

As soon as Anthony Edwards began talking smack to the San Antonio Spurs, fans of the Minnesota Timberwolves probably said, “Okay, we’re good.” The Timberwolves escaped with a two-point win, 104-102, stunning the Spurs in Game 1 of their second-round series at Frost Bank Center on Monday. Edwards, who returned from a knee injury, came […] The post Timberwolves’ Chris Finch has hilarious admission on Anthony Edwards’ return 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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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 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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Timberwolves’ Julius Randle posterizes Victor Wembanyama at the buzzer

The Minnesota Timberwolves, heading into their second-round matchup against the San Antonio Spurs in the 2026 NBA playoffs, have to be bracing for the fact that the Spurs’ defense is night and day better than the Denver Nuggets‘. Victor Wembanyama is the ultimate deterrent near the basket, and the Timberwolves will have to scale that […] The post Timberwolves’ Julius Randle posterizes Victor Wembanyama at the buzzer appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Julius Randle gives Anthony Edwards fitting Marvel character nickname

Julius Randle didn’t hesitate when describing Anthony Edwards. He went straight to Marvel lore. “I’m on record calling him Wolverine,” Randle said, referencing the iconic Wolverine known for resilience and recovery. The comparison feels earned. Randle recalled watching Edwards early in their time together, stunned by how often the guard hit the floor hard, only […] The post Julius Randle gives Anthony Edwards fitting Marvel character nickname appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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