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Behind the Wolves defense: 'Divorced parents trying to co-parent'
Rudy Gobert and Elston Turner have a unique, and sometimes angry, relationship.
Reusse: Mavs have two best players in the series. Should Wolves panic?
The mood from Wolves fans after Game 1 was to stay calm, but with Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic performing their magic tricks, it's easy to see trouble brewing.
Neal: Barkley, Shaq, TNT crew bring big joy to Target Center
"Inside the NBA" is quality entertainment, even with the questionable addition of Wolves fans' least favorite player.
Finch to players: 'A long time since I've been this disappointed'
The coach aimed to correct a problem with harsh words: "The Western Conference finals started. Not sure if they got the memo. But they got it this afternoon."
As Timberwolves battle for NBA crown, off-court dispute simmers over team's ownership
Glen Taylor sat on one side of the court Monday night during Game 1 of the Western Conference finals, Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez sat on the other.
Brown matches career playoff high with 40 points, Celtics beat Pacers to take 2-0 lead in East
Jaylen Brown was a big enough problem for the Indiana Pacers even before an All-NBA snub that may have given him an added desire to show how much he can do for the Boston Celtics.
Here's where Charles Barkley has visited in Minneapolis so far
The TV analyst and basketball Hall of Famer told the Star Tribune he's glad to be back in town for the first time since 2019.
Wolves
Wolves look for rapid rebound vs. Mavericks in Game 2
Only five teams in NBA history have come back to win a best-of-seven series after losing the first two at home. The Timberwolves would prefer to avoid having to face those odds.
Minneapolis
'Go Wolves!' street painting pops up overnight downtown
Minneapolis city workers began the painting on 1st Avenue N. at around midnight Thursday, and changed nearby street signs in support of the Timberwolves' NBA Western Conference finals appearance.
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Wolves
Old problem returns to haunt Wolves in Game 1 loss to Dallas
Coach Chris Finch was blunt about the reason why the Timberwolves dropped the opener in the Western Conference finals after leading for most of the game. "Bad shots, turnovers, no composure"
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Wolves' Anthony Edwards: 'We came out flat'
Anthony Edwards and Jaden McDaniels spoke to the press after the loss to the Mavericks in Game 1.
Randball
The Wolves have passed a lot of playoff tests, but not this one
During their run to the Western Conference finals, the Wolves have been excellent in many cases, but often when they weren't facing the burden of expectations, like Game 1 vs. the Mavs.
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Randball
What went wrong for Wolves and how much of that can they fix?
The Timberwolves didn't make winning plays down the stretch of their loss to the Mavericks in Game 1. We broke it down on a special edition of the Daily Delivery.
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Scoggins: Flat KAT, tired Ant need jolt for Wolves to win series
Edwards looked lethargic. Towns missed too many shots. The Wolves' top two scoring threats made only 12 shots and scored 35 points combined in the Game 1 loss.
Business
Wolves' playoff run brings welcome — and free — economic boost for downtown
Unlike the Super Bowl and Final Four of recent years, the tourism bump required no upfront investment from the city having to bid and prepare for a big sporting event.
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There's more in store for budding star Anthony Edwards, who added bulk to his frame in the offseason to help him attack the basket more for the MN Timberwolves.
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Wolves fans energy not enough; KAT, Ant exhausted after loss
Karl-Anthony Towns, Anthony Edwards and Jaden McDaniels spoke to the press after the game.
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Souhan: Will Wolves recover, conquer their biggest playoff test?
There was dread about facing Kevin Durant of the Suns and angst about going up against Nikola Jokic of the Nuggets. Now comes the Dallas challenge of superstar guards Luca Doncic and Kyrie Irving.
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10 clutch points: Doncic shows out, Ant slighted, Kyrie can't be stopped
Luka Doncic dominated the fourth quarter as the Mavericks rallied to win Game 1. Also, Kyrie Irving can't be stopped and Anthony Edwards questions a vote.
Star Tribune beat writer Chris Hine reports on MN Timberwolves news during the NBA season and off-season.
Local
Minnesotans of all stripes are cashing in on Anthony Edwards' cheeky tourism slogan
Have we reached peak "bring ya ass?"
Wolves
Mavericks rally, stun Wolves in Western Conference finals opener
Luka Doncic led a fourth-quarter rally to give Dallas the early series edge and steal homecourt advantage.
Eat & Drink
Downtown for the Timberwolves game? Here's where to eat and drink.
Bring your you-know-what downtown early, and maybe stay a bit late to celebrate a win.
Wolves
Edwards makes All-NBA second team, adds to Wolves' salary cap equation
The Timberwolves guard made his first All-NBA team, and the award comes with an increase in his next contract.
Minneapolis
Don't want to pay $75 to park near Target Center for Timberwolves game? Here are options.
Here is a list that includes parking ramps a few blocks from Target Center with a much more affordable cost.
Variety
St. Thomas professor mixes Anthony Edwards' slogan and Mystikal for a new Timberwolves anthem
Brian Casey teamed with hip-hop producer Lazerbeak on a Minnesota-ized remake of an early 2000s hip-hop classic.
Local
Timberwolves are throwing a parking lot party in downtown Mpls. on Friday
Nur-D and DJ Cav will perform before the team takes on the Dallas Mavericks in Game 2.
Wolves
Can you find the hidden message in governor's 'Wolves Back Day' proclamation?
Timberwolves excitement is reaching the highest level of Minnesota state government — and Gov. Tim Walz added a hidden message in his proclamation.
Sports
Scoggins: Edwards has great season . . . and adds great candor to it
The 22-year-old superstar shows no fear on the basketball court and no filter off it. The Words of Ant are always candid, often four-letter colorful, typically hysterical and loaded with insight.
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Around the NBA
- Pacers put unbeaten home playoff record on the line vs. Celtics road success in Game 3
- Cavaliers embark on search for next coach, 'different voice' in aftermath of J.B. Bickerstaff firing
- Pacers trying to regroup after star Tyrese Haliburton leaves Game 2 with hamstring, chest injuries
- Brown matches career playoff high with 40 points, Celtics beat Pacers to take 2-0 lead in East
- Cavaliers fire coach J.B. Bickerstaff despite back-to-back playoff appearances and steady progress
- Mavs have early control over Wolves in Western Conference finals with mature, savvy effort by Irving
- Mavericks stand tall against Timberwolves with big effort around the rim
- Doncic leads strong close by Mavericks for 108-105 win over Wolves in Game 1 of West finals
- James extends his All-NBA appearance record, while Doncic, Gilgeous-Alexander set for supermax deals
- Tatum scores 36, Brown hits 3 to force OT and Celtics edge Pacers 133-128 in Game 1 of East finals
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- Behind the Wolves defense: 'Divorced parents trying to co-parent'
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- Finch to players: 'A long time since I've been this disappointed'
- Old problem returns to haunt Wolves in Game 1 loss to Dallas