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Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns passed the ball as Lakers center Damian Jones defended during the first half Tuesday night.

Wolves can't keep up, get drubbed by Lakers

They kept it close until the Lakers got off and running to easy win.

Finch looks to keep Wolves from overthinking on defense

12:07am
New Wolves coach Chris Finch just wants to see the Wolves being active on defense to compensate for when they inevitably make mistakes.
In the three games since the All-Star break before Tuesday, the Wolves had the 19th-best defensive rating in the NBA. For the season, they rank 26th.

Wolves are building the Rosas way. What does that mean?

March 16
There’s buzz that Atlanta forward John Collins is on Gersson Rosas’ wish list. Buzz has commonly led to change for the Wolves in the Rosas Era.
Wolves Insider: Minnesota has never been a free-agent destination in the NBA, and team president Gersson Rosas wasn't naive enough to think he could change that overnight.
Wolves
12:26am

Wolves-L.A. Lakers game recap

Lakers star LeBron James was clinical in recording another triple-double with 25 points, 12 rebounds and 12 assists.
Wolves
March 16
Wolves rookie guard Anthony Edwards (right) and Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard battled for control of the ball Sunday. Edwards scored a career-hig

Timberwolves-L.A. Lakers game preview

At 9-30, the Wolves have the NBA's worst record but have won two of their past three under new coach Chris Finch.
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) after sinking a fourth quarter basket Thursday night. He finished the game with 46 points.
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Randball
March 15
Clockwise from left: Kirill Kaprizov of the Wild, Crystal Dangerfield of the Lynx, Anthony Edwards of the Wolves and Justin Jefferson of the Vikings.

Kaprizov leads a new golden age of young Minnesota athletes

It's a great time to get in on the ground floor with potential young stars across all of Minnesotan's major pro sports teams.
Wolves
March 15
Timberwolves rookie Anthony Edwards reacts after dunking over Portland’s Robert Covington in the fourth quarter Sunday

Edwards scores career-best 34, Wolves hold off Portland 114-112

The Timberwolves beat the Blazers and ended a six-game home losing streak, sparked by Anthony Edwards hitting six three-pointers and a crushing dunk.
Wolves
March 14

Sunday's Wolves-Portland game recap

A look back at Sunday night's game.
Wolves
March 14
Wolves teammates Anthony Edwards, left, and Jarred Vanderbilt collided as they chased a loose ball in the first half against Portland on Saturday nigh

Mistakes at start drag Wolves down at the end of loss to Portland

The bench spurred a fourth-quarter comeback, but two Portland veterans refused to let the young Wolves back into the game.
Sports
March 14
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels (3) guarded against Portland Trail Blazers forward Carmelo Anthony (00) as Anthony scored a 3-point bas

Saturday's Wolves-Portland game recap

A quick look at Saturday night's game.

nba

  • Western Conference
    Northwest w l pct gb home away last 10
    Utah 29 10 .744 0 16-2 13-8 5-5
    Denver 23 16 .590 6 10-8 13-8 7-3
    Portland 23 16 .590 6 12-7 11-9 5-5
    Oklahoma City 17 23 .425 12.5 8-12 9-11 5-5
    Minnesota 9 31 .225 20.5 5-14 4-17 2-8
  • Pacific w l pct gb home away last 10
    Phoenix 26 12 .684 0 13-7 13-5 8-2
    LA Lakers 27 13 .675 0 13-8 14-5 5-5
    LA Clippers 26 15 .634 1.5 13-6 13-9 4-6
    Golden State 20 20 .500 7 13-7 7-13 4-6
    Sacramento 15 24 .385 11.5 9-12 6-12 3-7
  • Southwest w l pct gb home away last 10
    San Antonio 20 16 .556 0 10-10 10-6 5-5
    Dallas 20 18 .526 1 10-9 10-9 7-3
    Memphis 17 19 .472 3 8-12 9-7 4-6
    New Orleans 17 23 .425 5 12-10 5-13 4-6
    Houston 11 27 .289 10 5-12 6-15 0-10
  • Eastern Conference
    Central w l pct gb home away last 10
    Milwaukee 25 14 .641 0 15-5 10-9 9-1
    Chicago 18 20 .474 6.5 9-13 9-7 6-4
    Indiana 17 21 .447 7.5 7-11 10-10 3-7
    Cleveland 14 25 .359 11 9-10 5-15 4-6
    Detroit 10 29 .256 15 6-11 4-18 2-8
  • Atlantic w l pct gb home away last 10
    Philadelphia 28 12 .700 0 18-3 10-9 8-2
    Brooklyn 27 13 .675 1 16-6 11-7 9-1
    Boston 20 19 .513 7.5 12-6 8-13 5-5
    New York 20 21 .488 8.5 11-7 9-14 5-5
    Toronto 17 22 .436 10.5 8-9 9-13 3-7
  • Southeast w l pct gb home away last 10
    Miami 22 18 .550 0 12-8 10-10 9-1
    Charlotte 20 18 .526 1 12-8 8-10 7-3
    Atlanta 20 20 .500 2 10-9 10-11 7-3
    Washington 14 24 .368 7 7-13 7-11 3-7
    Orlando 13 26 .333 8.5 8-13 5-13 2-8
  • Points
    M. Beasley MIN 677
    A. Edwards MIN 647
    K. Towns MIN 444
    N. Reid MIN 441
    D. Russell MIN 385
  • Rebounds
    J. Vanderbilt MIN 224
    K. Towns MIN 206
    N. Reid MIN 178
    A. Edwards MIN 164
    M. Beasley MIN 153
  • Assists
    R. Rubio MIN 253
    J. McLaughlin MIN 113
    D. Russell MIN 101
    A. Edwards MIN 98
    K. Towns MIN 83
  • Field Goal Percentage
    J. Vanderbilt MIN .614
    N. Reid MIN .519
    J. Layman MIN .496
    K. Towns MIN .495
    J. Nowell MIN .458
  • Blocked Shots
    N. Reid MIN 45
    K. Towns MIN 34
    J. McDaniels MIN 33
    J. Vanderbilt MIN 28
    A. Edwards MIN 15
  • Steals
    R. Rubio MIN 49
    J. Vanderbilt MIN 40
    A. Edwards MIN 37
    M. Beasley MIN 27
    J. Okogie MIN 26
  • Points
    D. Lillard POR 1156
    B. Beal WAS 1130
    S. Curry GS 1112
    G. Antetokounmpo MIL 1103
    Z. LaVine CHI 1080
  • Rebounds
    R. Gobert UTA 525
    C. Capela ATL 486
    J. Randle NY 456
    E. Kanter POR 453
    N. Vucevic ORL 453
  • Assists
    J. Harden BKN 378
    T. Young ATL 356
    N. Jokic DEN 332
    L. Doncic DAL 327
    C. Paul PHO 324
  • Field Goal Percentage
    J. Allen CLE .655
    R. Holmes SAC .653
    R. Gobert UTA .647
    M. Harrell LAL .637
    Z. Williamson NO .620
  • Blocked Shots
    M. Turner IND 122
    R. Gobert UTA 112
    C. Capela ATL 78
    C. Boucher TOR 75
    N. Noel NY 73
  • Steals
    T. McConnell IND 66
    N. Jokic DEN 64
    L. Ball CHA 60
    R. Covington POR 59
    (2) Players 58
  • Monday, March 15
    Charlotte 122, Sacramento 116, F Milwaukee 133, Washington 122, F Brooklyn 117, New York 112, F
    San Antonio 109, Detroit 99, F LA Clippers 109, Dallas 99, F Phoenix 122, Memphis 99, F
    Denver 121, Indiana 106, F LA Lakers 128, Golden State 97, F
  • Tuesday, March 16
    Utah 117, Boston 109, F Miami 113, Cleveland 98, F Atlanta 119, Houston 107, F
    Philadelphia 99, New York 96, F Chicago 123, Oklahoma City 102, F Portland 125, New Orleans 124, F
    LA Lakers 137, Minnesota 121, F
  • Today, March 17
    Sacramento @ Washington Toronto @ Detroit Brooklyn @ Indiana
    Milwaukee @ Philadelphia Boston @ Cleveland Golden State @ Houston
    San Antonio @ Chicago Miami @ Memphis Charlotte @ Denver
    LA Clippers @ Dallas
  • Thursday, March 18
    Utah @ Washington Oklahoma City @ Atlanta Orlando @ New York
    New Orleans @ Portland Minnesota @ Phoenix Charlotte @ LA Lakers
  • Friday, March 19
    Sacramento @ Boston San Antonio @ Cleveland Utah @ Toronto
    Indiana @ Miami Detroit @ Houston Brooklyn @ Orlando
    Golden State @ Memphis Chicago @ Denver Dallas @ Portland
    Minnesota @ Phoenix
  • Saturday, March 20
    Atlanta @ LA Lakers Sacramento @ Philadelphia Golden State @ Memphis
    San Antonio @ Milwaukee Charlotte @ LA Clippers
  • Sunday, March 21
    Indiana @ Miami Oklahoma City @ Houston New Orleans @ Denver
    Orlando @ Boston Washington @ Brooklyn Toronto @ Cleveland
    Chicago @ Detroit Philadelphia @ New York Dallas @ Portland
    LA Lakers @ Phoenix
  • Monday, March 22
    Sacramento @ Cleveland Oklahoma City @ Minnesota Charlotte @ San Antonio
    Toronto @ Houston Indiana @ Milwaukee Boston @ Memphis
    Utah @ Chicago Atlanta @ LA Clippers
Sports
March 14
Wolves rookie Anthony Edwards was fouled on his way to the rim Saturday night at Target Center.

Rubio on Anthony Edwards: 'His character is special'

There have been times this season when Ricky Rubio said rookie Anthony Edwards has lifted his spirits just by the force of Edwards' upbeat and outgoing personality.
The Wolves Beat
March 14
Wolves reserve Jaylen Nowell sank a three-pointer Saturday night against the Trail Blazers.

Jaylen Nowell gets a chance to run with the ones late in Timberwolves loss

The second-year guard said he didn't want to do anything "dumb" in the closing minutes.
Sports
March 13
The Wild’s game at Xcel Energy Center on March 15, 2020, was canceled, signaling the start of a sports shutdown in the Twin Cities.

After a year of cardboard cutouts and piped-in noise, players, coaches welcome fans' return

The Wild, Twins and Timberwolves will get the first chance to welcome large numbers of fans back in attendance.
Sports
March 13
Wild forward Kirill Kaprizov skated against Arizona in a mostly empty Xcel Energy Center on Friday night. Soon fans in Minnesota can witness the elect

Reusse: As fans return to seats, so does giddy anticipation

After an anguished year, Minnesota's pro sports teams look so much better in person.
Sports
March 12
Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard.

Wolves-Portland game preview

The Wolves play back-to-back games against the Trail Blazers.
Wolves
March 12
Wolves guard Jaylen Nowell dribbled around Kira Lewis Jr. on Thursday night in New Orleans.

Jaylen Nowell is 'break starter' and Jaden McDaniels stands out in Timberwolves' makeover

A pair of Seattle buddies helped the team begin the second half of the NBA season in style.
Wolves
March 11
Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels blocked the shot of Pelicans guard Kira Lewis Jr. during the first half Thursday.

Wolves look like different team in stomping Pelicans

The Minnesota reserves, with 72 bench points, were instrumental in reversing a 16-point first-half deficit.
The Wolves Beat
March 11
Timberwolves rookie Anthony Edwards (left) on veteran guard Ricky Rubio: “He’s helping me grow and learn. He’s the best leader I’ve been aroun

Wolves' Edwards says Rubio is the 'best leader' he's ever been around

The rookie said the veteran has been especially helpful in guiding Edwards through his first year.
Wolves
March 11

Wolves-New Orleans game recap

Wolves rookie forward Jaden McDaniels had his most impressive game, coming off the bench to score 20 points on 8-for-9 shooting and adding three blocks.
Wolves
March 11
Timberwolves rookie guard Anthony Edwards said Wednesday he hears the calls for him to go to the rim more.

Wolves' Edwards weighs drives against jump shots

The rookie knows his three-point shooting needs improvement.
Randball
March 11
Best-case and worst-case scenarios for Wolves in second half

Best-case and worst-case scenarios for Wolves in second half

At 7-29 at the break, the Wolves have the worst record in the NBA. From here, there is a volatile range of possibilities set to unfold over the next few months.
Wolves
March 11
Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch cheers as he watches his team during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Chicago Bulls

Podcast: Clock is ticking for Wolves to deliver on their plan

After a 7-29 first half that saw the Wolves fire head coach Ryan Saunders, Chris Hine and Michael Rand talk through what they need to learn in the next 36 games.
Wolves
March 11
Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch

Wolves looking toward 'whole new reality' in NBA's second half

With the All-Star break over, Wolves coach Chris Finch says accountability is on the way for his struggling team.
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