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Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards, Ayo Dosunmu’s initial injury statuses for Game 2 vs. Spurs

The Minnesota Timberwolves stole Game 1 of their series against the San Antonio Spurs on the road on Monday. With Anthony Edwards returning from a knee injury and missing the services of Ayo Dosunmu because of a calf issue, the Timberwolves managed to pull off a 104-102 victory at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio. […] The post Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards, Ayo Dosunmu’s initial injury statuses for Game 2 vs. Spurs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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NBA insider declares Timberwolves’ fearless Wemby strategy the key to upsetting Spurs in Game 1

The Minnesota Timberwolves opened their second-round series with a 104-102 win over the San Antonio Spurs, and a fearless approach against Victor Wembanyama proved decisive. Chris Hine of the Minnesota Star Tribune pointed to Minnesota’s mentality as the defining factor, highlighting a sequence that captured the Timberwolves’ approach. In the fourth quarter, Terrence Shannon Jr. […] The post NBA insider declares Timberwolves’ fearless Wemby strategy the key to upsetting Spurs in Game 1 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Timberwolves’ Terrence Shannon Jr. shows zero fear of Victor Wembanyama in postgame talk

If there’s one thing everyone has come to know about this Minnesota Timberwolves squad, it’s that every member of that roster has that dawg in them. Jaden McDaniels proved it by talking trash to the Denver Nuggets and backing it up and Anthony Edwards returned from a hyperextended knee and a bone bruise just nine […] The post Timberwolves’ Terrence Shannon Jr. shows zero fear of Victor Wembanyama in postgame talk appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Timberwolves guard had spicy message for Victor Wembanyama after Game 1

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Terrence Shannon Jr. wants Victor Wembanyama to know that he’s going to keep coming at him for the rest of their Western Conference semis. The San Antonio Spurs star emphatically blocked Shannon twice on Monday in the opening minute of Game 1 at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas. It was … The post Timberwolves guard had spicy message for Victor Wembanyama after Game 1 appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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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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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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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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Timberwolves’ Chris Finch admits Terrence Shannon Jr. mistake in Game 5

Terrence Shannon Jr’s role shifted from a depth guard to an important piece of the Minnesota Timberwolves after injuries to Anthony Edwards and Donte DiVincenzo opened up minutes. After not playing in the first three games of the series against the Denver Nuggets, Shannon Jr had seven minutes in Game 4 and 14 minutes in Game 5. […] The post Timberwolves’ Chris Finch admits Terrence Shannon Jr. mistake in Game 5 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Timberwolves’ Jaden McDaniels sounds off on quick return from knee injury

Jaden McDaniels was back in action for the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday, although they lost to the Orlando Magic, 132-120, at Kia Center. McDaniels missed their last six games due to a knee injury. He was expected to be out for a longer period, but the hard-nosed wingman pushed himself to make an earlier return. […] The post Timberwolves’ Jaden McDaniels sounds off on quick return from knee injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Video: Rudy Gobert’s teammates had a ruthless reaction to his air ball

Rudy Gobert may want to have a talk with his teammates after how some of them reacted to his embarrassing basketball faux pas. During one sequence in Wednesday’s game between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Utah Jazz at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minn., Gobert found himself wide open right beneath the basket after receiving a … The post Video: Rudy Gobert’s teammates had a ruthless reaction to his air ball appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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