After the Minnesota Timberwolves were soundly defeated by the Dallas Mavericks in Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals, the blame game began. In truth, there wasn’t a single player who wasn’t at fault for how the series turned out. In the head coaching battle, Chris Finch was completely outclassed by Jason Kidd. Nonetheless, by the time the Timberwolves got home, there was a … [Read more...] about Timberwolves Head Honchos Address Future of Embattled Big Man
Former No. 1 Pick Would ‘Be Honored’ To Represent Country
With the Paris Olympics are two months away, the Canadian men’s national basketball team looks like they’ll be getting their first Olympic medal since 1936. A number of NBA veterans will be on Team Canada’s roster, namely Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Oklahoma City Thunder), Jamal Murray (Denver Nuggets), and Dillon Brooks (Houston Rockets). A blockade of defenders —Thunder wing Lu … [Read more...] about Former No. 1 Pick Would ‘Be Honored’ To Represent Country
Minnesota’s Keys to a Game Five Victory Over the Mavericks
The Minnesota Timberwolves finally closed the game and were able to beat the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday night. Also, with the win they earned a chance to go back to Minnesota, for a chance to win two straight over Dallas. Minnesota has to continue to keep things simple against a confident Dallas team. That only needs to win one game over them. Tonight, the Timberwolves will … [Read more...] about Minnesota’s Keys to a Game Five Victory Over the Mavericks
How Did The Timberwolves Avoid A Sweep
The Timberwolves finally won a game in the Western Conference Finals. How did the Timberwolves avoid the sweep? It was a mixture of delayed defensive adjustments, a carefree attitude, and the Mavericks missing shots. How Did the Timberwolves Avoid A Sweep This past week or so has been a roller-coaster of emotions for the Timberwolves and their fanbase. In Game 7 on the road, … [Read more...] about How Did The Timberwolves Avoid A Sweep
“Tough place to navigate”: Timberwolves Star on Defense and Physicality After Forcing Game 5
The Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Dallas Mavericks 105-100 on Tuesday and forced Game 5 in the Western Conference Finals. After the game, Rudy Gobert opened up on his team’s performance and mindset throughout the playoffs. Timberwolves Star Talks Defense and Physicality After Forcing Game 5 When asked about the intensity of the game, Rudy Gobert discussed the challenge of … [Read more...] about “Tough place to navigate”: Timberwolves Star on Defense and Physicality After Forcing Game 5