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Timberwolves guard Ricky Rubio lays up the ball as Utah guard Joe Ingles, center, defends

Hitting the right notes: Wolves overcome porous start to knock off Jazz

Minnesota gave up 40 points in the first quarter but regrouped to send Utah to a rare home loss.
NBA

Reusse: No long-range sweet shooter changed basketball like Curry has

12:55am
Golden State’s Stephen Curry
Steph keeps making unearthly shots, off one foot or two, squared up or tilted, against defenders convinced they had him covered or that he was too deep to shoot.

Wolves coach Finch would like to see more physicality from his players

1:32am
Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns battles for positioning with Utah center Rudy Gobert on Saturday.
In their victory over Miami on April 16 at Target Center, Wolves coach Chris Finch loved his team's physical play. But in back-to-back games at Sacramento on Tuesday and Wednesday? Not so much.
Wolves
April 24

Saturday's Wolves-Jazz game recap

A look back at Saturday's game.
Wolves
April 23
Timberwolves center Naz Reid

Big man Reid boosting play of Wolves bench

The Timberwolves' bench play has improved of late, thanks to D'Angelo Russell's health and Naz Reid's numbers in April backing up Karl-Anthony Towns.
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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Wolves
April 23

Gameday preview: Timberwolves at Utah

The Wolves, outscored 7-0 down the stretch in Wednesday's three-point loss in Sacramento, came up just short of recording consecutive wins for the first time since the opening two games of the season.
Wolves
April 22
Timberwolves guard Ricky Rubio is defended by Sacramento Kings center Hassan Whiteside during the first quarter

Wolves once again denied a win streak, falling 128-125 at Sacramento

For the 14th straight time this season Minnesota followed a win with a loss. "One too many mistakes,' Karl-Anthony Towns said.
Wolves
April 22

Wednesday's Wolves-Sacramento game recap

A look back at Wednesday's game.
Randball
April 21
Timberwolves VP: Team must continue work to create positive change

Timberwolves VP: Team must continue work to create positive change

The heaviness of the last year has different impacts on different players — many of whom want to use their platforms to fight for social justice.
Sports
April 21
Minnesota Timberwolves’ player Jarred Vanderbilt takes a photo at the George Floyd memorial during a team visit Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2020, in Minneapoli

Podcast: Sports, accountability and the Derek Chauvin verdict

The key word from LeBron James, Karl-Anthony Towns and others after the guilty verdict: accountability, Michael Rand takes note of the continued intersection of sports and social justice on the Daily Delivery.

nba

  • Western Conference
    Northwest w l pct gb home away last 10
    Utah 44 16 .733 0 26-4 18-12 6-4
    Denver 39 21 .650 5 21-10 18-11 7-3
    Portland 32 27 .542 11.5 16-15 16-12 2-8
    Oklahoma City 20 40 .333 24 9-21 11-19 0-10
    Minnesota 17 44 .279 27.5 10-19 7-25 4-6
  • Pacific w l pct gb home away last 10
    Phoenix 42 17 .712 0 23-9 19-8 7-3
    LA Clippers 43 19 .694 0.5 24-8 19-11 9-1
    LA Lakers 35 25 .583 7.5 17-13 18-12 4-6
    Golden State 30 30 .500 12.5 18-10 12-20 7-3
    Sacramento 24 35 .407 18 13-17 11-18 2-8
  • Southwest w l pct gb home away last 10
    Dallas 33 26 .559 0 16-14 17-12 5-5
    Memphis 30 28 .517 2.5 13-16 17-12 5-5
    San Antonio 30 29 .508 3 13-19 17-10 6-4
    New Orleans 26 34 .433 7.5 16-16 10-18 4-6
    Houston 15 46 .246 19 7-23 8-23 1-9
  • Eastern Conference
    Central w l pct gb home away last 10
    Milwaukee 37 22 .627 0 20-10 17-12 5-5
    Indiana 28 31 .475 9 11-17 17-14 6-4
    Chicago 25 35 .417 12.5 12-18 13-17 3-7
    Cleveland 21 38 .356 16 12-16 9-22 4-6
    Detroit 18 43 .295 20 11-16 7-27 3-7
  • Atlantic w l pct gb home away last 10
    Brooklyn 40 20 .667 0 24-7 16-13 6-4
    Philadelphia 39 21 .650 1 22-7 17-14 5-5
    New York 34 27 .557 6.5 21-10 13-17 9-1
    Boston 32 28 .533 8 19-11 13-17 7-3
    Toronto 25 35 .417 15 15-15 10-20 5-5
  • Southeast w l pct gb home away last 10
    Atlanta 33 27 .550 0 17-11 16-16 7-3
    Miami 32 29 .525 1.5 18-13 14-16 6-4
    Charlotte 29 30 .492 3.5 15-12 14-18 4-6
    Washington 26 33 .441 6.5 14-16 12-17 9-1
    Orlando 18 41 .305 14.5 10-21 8-20 1-9
  • Points
    A. Edwards MIN 1118
    K. Towns MIN 966
    M. Beasley MIN 724
    N. Reid MIN 655
    D. Russell MIN 598
  • Rebounds
    K. Towns MIN 425
    J. Vanderbilt MIN 289
    N. Reid MIN 270
    A. Edwards MIN 269
    J. McDaniels MIN 195
  • Assists
    R. Rubio MIN 376
    K. Towns MIN 179
    J. McLaughlin MIN 167
    A. Edwards MIN 164
    D. Russell MIN 153
  • Field Goal Percentage
    J. Vanderbilt MIN .591
    N. Reid MIN .517
    J. Layman MIN .497
    K. Towns MIN .491
    J. McDaniels MIN .449
  • Blocked Shots
    N. Reid MIN 62
    K. Towns MIN 55
    J. McDaniels MIN 52
    J. Vanderbilt MIN 40
    A. Edwards MIN 25
  • Steals
    R. Rubio MIN 80
    A. Edwards MIN 72
    J. Okogie MIN 48
    J. Vanderbilt MIN 47
    J. McLaughlin MIN 46
  • Points
    S. Curry GS 1620
    N. Jokic DEN 1574
    B. Beal WAS 1554
    D. Lillard POR 1541
    L. Doncic DAL 1537
  • Rebounds
    R. Gobert UTA 804
    C. Capela ATL 764
    N. Vucevic CHI 690
    E. Kanter POR 680
    N. Jokic DEN 653
  • Assists
    R. Westbrook WAS 568
    N. Jokic DEN 524
    T. Young ATL 516
    C. Paul PHO 508
    L. Doncic DAL 473
  • Field Goal Percentage
    R. Gobert UTA .671
    R. Holmes SAC .641
    J. Allen CLE .636
    J. Poeltl SA .628
    D. Ayton PHO .623
  • Blocked Shots
    R. Gobert UTA 165
    M. Turner IND 159
    N. Noel NY 118
    C. Capela ATL 114
    C. Boucher TOR 110
  • Steals
    T. McConnell IND 99
    J. Butler MIA 94
    D. Murray SA 88
    M. Thybulle PHI 88
    D. Fox SAC 87
  • Friday, April 23
    Atlanta 118, Miami 103, F Brooklyn 109, Boston 104, F Charlotte 108, Cleveland 102, F
    LA Clippers 109, Houston 104, F Washington 129, Oklahoma City 109, F Golden State 118, Denver 97, F
    Memphis 130, Portland 128, F
  • Saturday, April 24
    New York 120, Toronto 103, F Milwaukee 132, Philadelphia 94, F Indiana 115, Detroit 109, F
    Miami 106, Chicago 101, F San Antonio 110, New Orleans 108, F Dallas 108, LA Lakers 93, F
    Minnesota 101, Utah 96, F Denver 129, Houston 116, F
  • Today, April 25
    Boston @ Charlotte Phoenix @ Brooklyn Memphis @ Portland
    Cleveland @ Washington Milwaukee @ Atlanta Indiana @ Orlando
    Sacramento @ Golden State
  • Monday, April 26
    San Antonio @ Washington Atlanta @ Detroit LA Lakers @ Orlando
    Oklahoma City @ Philadelphia Cleveland @ Toronto Phoenix @ New York
    Chicago @ Miami LA Clippers @ New Orleans Utah @ Minnesota
    Memphis @ Denver Dallas @ Sacramento
  • Tuesday, April 27
    Oklahoma City @ Boston Milwaukee @ Charlotte Portland @ Indiana
    Brooklyn @ Toronto Minnesota @ Houston Dallas @ Golden State
  • Wednesday, April 28
    Orlando @ Cleveland Atlanta @ Philadelphia Charlotte @ Boston
    LA Lakers @ Washington Chicago @ New York San Antonio @ Miami
    Portland @ Memphis New Orleans @ Denver Utah @ Sacramento
    LA Clippers @ Phoenix
  • Thursday, April 29
    Dallas @ Detroit Brooklyn @ Indiana Milwaukee @ Houston
    Golden State @ Minnesota New Orleans @ Oklahoma City Toronto @ Denver
  • Friday, April 30
    Atlanta @ Philadelphia San Antonio @ Boston Washington @ Cleveland
    Portland @ Brooklyn Orlando @ Memphis Milwaukee @ Chicago
    Utah @ Phoenix Sacramento @ LA Lakers
Sports
April 21
A sign calling for justice for George Floyd sat in the outfield outside the bullpen during the Twins home opener against the Seattle Mariners

Local teams, athletes praise Chauvin verdict, call it needed step forward

While Tuesday's verdict was treated as a moment of justice by sports figures across the state, it was also viewed as a continuation point.
Wolves
April 21
Timberwolves forward Anthony Edwards dunks as Kings guard Tyrese Haliburton defends during the first quarter

Wolves make just enough stops to pull away from Sacramento 134-120

Karl-Anthony Towns figured big in a decisive 14-0 fourth-quarter run, finishing with with 26 points, 18 rebounds and five assists. D'Angelo Russell and Anthony Edwards each had 28 points.
The Wolves Beat
April 21
Timberwolves players visited the George Floyd memorial at 38th and Chicago in October.

Wolves players feel 'sense of relief' and hope after Chauvin found guilty

"For me it's accountability more than anything," Josh Okogie said. "To me if justice was really served, George Floyd would still be here today
Wolves
April 21
D’Angelo Russell

Russell's minutes expected to rise but he'll keep coming in off the bench

Wolves coach Chris Finch likes how D'Angelo Russell fits in with the second unit.
Sports
April 21

Tuesday's Wolves-Sacramento game recap

A look back at Tuesday's game.
Wolves
April 19
Jalen Suggs celebrated after hitting the game-winning three-pointer in Gonzaga’s NCAA semifinal victory over UCLA.

Suggs leaving Gonzaga for NBA draft after one college season

Former Minnehaha Academy star Jalen Suggs made the announcement the same day his good friend Chet Holmgren committed to the Zags.
Wolves
April 19
Clippers guard Amir Coffey attempted to shoot as Timberwolves center Ed Davis defended Sunday.

Wolves have the worst three-point shooting defense in NBA. Here's why

Coach Chris Finch's emphasis on trying to limit drives to the basket carries an inherent cost that was on display during the team's one-sided loss to the Clippers.
Sports
April 19
Wolves center Karl-Anthony Towns scored 16 points against the Clippers on Sunday, his lowest point total since March 14.

Timberwolves-Sacramento game preview

After beating the Heat on Friday, the Timberwolves put up little fight against the Clippers in Los Angeles on Sunday in a 124-105 loss in which they once trailed by 38.
Wolves
April 19
Wolves guard D’Angelo Russell went for the ball and got part of Clippers guard Paul George’s mouth during the first half Sunday.

Strength vs. weakness: Clippers' three-point shooting way too much for Wolves

The Clippers are the best three-point shooting team in the league; the Wolves have the worst three-point defense in the league.
Wolves
April 18

Wolves-L.A. Clippers game recap

Clippers guard Paul George had 23 points, seven rebounds, five assists in only three quarters.
Wolves
April 18
The play of Wolves forward Jarred Vanderbilt in blowout losses to the Nets and Bucks has earned him extra playing time.

Wolves' Vanderbilt gets another dose of playing time

The forward is averaging 5.3 points and 5.4 rebounds per game, and coach Chris Finch said Vanderbilt was likely to keep playing in the short term to see if he can build off his good week.
Wolves
April 17
Chris Finch took over a Timberwolves team that was 7-24 on Feb. 21. He lost his first five games and since then is 8-13.

Window of opportunity: Wolves gave Finch shot at being NBA head coach

Chris Finch is always adapting as a basketball lifer, this time as a rookie NBA head coach.
Wolves
April 17
Karl-Anthony Towns was back with the Wolves on Friday for a victory over the Heat. Today the challenge is the Los Angeles Clippers.

Gameday preview: Timberwolves at Los Angeles Clippers

The Wolves got Karl-Anthony Towns back from a two-game absence and beat the Heat on Friday night at Target Center after getting blown out in the two games without him.
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Around the NBA
  1. 5h
    Minnesota takes on Western Conference leader Utah
  2. 5h
    Milwaukee plays Atlanta, seeks 4th straight road win
  3. 8h
    Porter scores career-high 39 points, Nuggets beat Rockets
  4. 8h
    Doncic, Mavs stun Lakers with rally in Davis' 2nd game back
  5. 8h
    DeMar DeRozan scores 32 points, Spurs beat Pelicans 110-108
  6. 8h
    Timberwolves rally to beat Jazz in Utah for 2nd time
  7. 9h
    Heat waste big lead, then hang on late to beat Bulls 106-101
  8. 10h
    Antetokounmpo has big day, Bucks trounce 76ers 132-94
  9. 10h
    Pacers use late 12-0 run to beat Pistons 115-109
  10. 12h
    Magic coach Steve Clifford tests positive, status uncertain
NBA Scoreboard

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    103

    120

  • Philadelphia

    Milwaukee

     

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    94

    132

  • Detroit

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    109

    115

  • Chicago

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    101

    106

  • San Antonio

    New Orleans

     

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    110

    108

  • LA Lakers

    Dallas

     

    - F

    93

    108

  • Minnesota

    Utah

     

    - F

    101

    96

  • Houston

    Denver

     

    - F

    116

    129

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