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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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Why Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards’ teammate is his ‘favorite player in the NBA’

The Minnesota Timberwolves defied the odds in Game 1 of their Western Conference Semifinals against the San Antonio Spurs. Led by Julius Randle and buoyed by Anthony Edwards’ early return from injury, Minnesota secured a 104-102 road win to take a 1-0 series lead. And well, while plenty of fans will be thanking ANT for […] The post Why Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards’ teammate is his ‘favorite player in the NBA’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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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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Spurs star Victor Wembanyama’s urgent message after wild Game 1 vs. Timberwolves

Victor Wembanyama was a chore to score against all night long in Game 1 of the San Antonio Spurs’ Western Conference semifinal series against the Minnesota Timberwolves, as he recorded 12 total blocks on the night, but his game on offense left a lot to be desired. He scored just five points on 2-8 shooting […] The post Spurs star Victor Wembanyama’s urgent message after wild Game 1 vs. Timberwolves appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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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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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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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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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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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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Victor Wembanyama sets NBA record with absurd block total vs. Timberwolves

Victor Wembanyama ignited the Frost Bank Center crowd right away without dunking. The San Antonio Spurs star protected the rim immediately with an opening game swat to get the fans fired up. But that Monday block eventually became a prelude to a record-breaking NBA Playoffs mark against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Wembanyama blocked an astonishing 10 […] The post Victor Wembanyama sets NBA record with absurd block total vs. Timberwolves appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama makes history with block streak last seen in 2001

Victor Wembanyama is truly a special player. No 7’5 player should be able to move the way he does on the court, and yet here he is. His rare combination of height, mobility, and instincts already makes him the best rim protector in the league. In his first foray into the NBA playoffs, Wembanyama is […] The post Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama makes history with block streak last seen in 2001 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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Victor Wembanyama, Rudy Gobert trade defensive blows early in Game 1

The NBA Playoffs second round started out in defensive fashion inside the Frost Bank Center. Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs and Rudy Gobert of the Minnesota Timberwolves became an anticipated first postseason battle. And both executed tone-setting defensive moves right away. Wemby picked up on a driving layup and protected the rim with […] The post Victor Wembanyama, Rudy Gobert trade defensive blows early in Game 1 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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