The Timberwolves Take Care Of Utah In Their 1st NBA Cup Game (137-97)

The Timberwolves Take Care Of Utah In Their 1st NBA Cup Game (137-97)

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by | Nov 7, 2025 | Featured, Minnesota Timberwolves, NBA

The Minnesota Timberwolves came out playing pissed off after their lose to the Knicks the other night. It’s unfortunate but the Utah Jazz had to face this Timberwolves team that was ready to bounce back in a big way.

Anthony Edwards came out extremely aggressive tonight against the Jazz as it felt like he could do whatever he wanted too. Edwards was able to get to all his spots tonight with his drives to the paint and his step back jumper. No one on the Utah Jazz was able to slow him down as he was clearly on a mission tonight. Edwards finished with 37 points with only playing 26 minutes tonight. This was a great bounce back game for Ant Man and the Timberwolves after the Knicks game.

Anthony Edwards stat line might steal the spotlight but Julius Randle and Jaden McDaniels came up big time tonight. Julius Randle did it all tonight against Utah as he finished with a triple double (19 points, 10 rebounds, 12 assists). The Jazz had no answer as Randle was able to beat them in every way from playmaking to rebounding and to scoring. Randle has been on an amazing stretch of games right now where he’s just seeing the game at an elite level. When Randle plays like this the Wolves are unstoppable as a unit.

Jaden McDaniels has been elite as well this year and tonight he was able to showcase his well improved jumper. Jaden finished with 22 points, 7 rebounds, and 1 ast. The Jazz had no answer for Jaden in transition and they were able to slow him down on the jumpers he made. Jaden defensively did an amazing job on Markkanen with his size and length as he was held to only 12 points.

The Timberwolves shot (56%) as a unit and looked really good against an Utah team trying to find their identity. It was a rough to watch if you were a Jazz fan as the Timberwolves led by 44 points at one point during this game.

 

 

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Nov 7, 2025 No Comments
Minnesota Takes Care Of Business At Home Against The Loong-Lions (134-74)

Minnesota Takes Care Of Business At Home Against The Loong-Lions (134-74)

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by | Oct 13, 2025 | Featured, Minnesota Timberwolves, NBA

The Timberwolves are ramping up for the regular season but while doing that they need some good looks at the reserves. Against the Loong-Lions they sat their main rotational players to get that very chance. The Loong-Lions aren’t any pushover as they have former NBA players (Victor Oladipo, Deonte Burton, and Frank Kaminsky) on the team trying to make it back.

 

The young Timberwolves looked really good tonight as we were able to see Rob Dillingham really showcase the talent that fans in Minnesota have been wanting to see since last year. Rob was able to get to the rim with ease and he was able to get his teammates involved like a true point guard. Rob Dillingham finished with 27 points and 9 assists on the night. It was great to see Rob being aggressive and running the offense tonight. When given the opportunity Rob has been able to succeed but it just needs to be consistent on both ends. Rob Dillingham was in his bag tonight and he was playing with intensity on both ends. He’s a special talent and it’s all about playing with confidence within yourself and your teammates.

 

Speaking of teammates Terrence Shannon Jr and Leonard Miller were shinning bright in their moments tonight. The things we’re seeing from Shannon Jr this preseason have been very impressive. The Loong-Lions had no answer for Shannon Jr’s 3 point shooting and his attacking the paint. Shannon Jr shot 4/6 from the field tonight and he was showing off his ball handling as he was finding his teammates in transition. It looked like Shannon Jr was looking to feed his teammates tonight but when the defense gave him open looks he made them pay. Shannon Jr has grown in a year and he’s going to be a special piece to the Timberwolves puzzle this season.

 

Lenard Miller & Joan Beringer were extremely effective on the boards as both combined for 21 rebounds as both had double doubles. They were able to set the tone defensively and made the best of every offensive opportunity they were given. The Timberwolves had 6 players in double figures tonight and the coaching staff was able to see some of the execution they were looking for before team cuts.

 

The former NBA players for the Loong-Lions showed up as Kaminsky/Oladipo combined for 24 points & 9 rebounds. The Lions trailed by 59 points at one point in the game and it was not the output they were expecting against the 2nd/3rd unit for Minnesota.

 

Oct 13, 2025 No Comments
Indiana Pacers Defeat The Minnesota Timberwolves In Their Preseason Home Opener (135-134)

Indiana Pacers Defeat The Minnesota Timberwolves In Their Preseason Home Opener (135-134)

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by | Oct 7, 2025 | Featured, Minnesota Timberwolves, NBA

The season is upon us and tonight Coach Chris Finch gave the Minnesota fans a glimpse of what’s to come for the season. Tonight the Timberwolves were able to play with their starters as the only one out the lineup tonight was Jaden McDaniels. Naz Reid was put into the starting lineup in his place at small forward.

The clear cut things that we saw in the 1st half of the game tonight was the fact Anthony Edwards looks to be in mid-season form. Anthony Edwards was able to get to his spots and he was able to showcase some of his passing ability as well. Edwards showed that he can get down the court in transition tonight against the Pacers and he was able to attack his matchup with Mathurin. Edwards finished the half/game with 17 points, 1 rebound, and 2 assists in only 19 minutes.

 

The other thing that was noticed is that Minnesota has to find that defensive identity from a couple years back. The Wolves gave up 40+ points in the paint and they allowed the Pacers to shoot over 50% the majority of the game. It’s just preseason but Wolves have to continue to make good habits on that side of the ball. The Indiana Pacers had 4 scorers in double figures and that was added on once the 2nd unit got in the 2nd half.

Bones Hyland has been on a mission once coming back to the Timberwolves and it looks like he could be that Lou Williams type of player for this team. Bones has been aggressive on the offensive end and he told us during Media Day he wanted to come back here to make an impact. If he keeps this going he’s going to have a serious role in this rotation moving forward this season. Bones finished with (11) points tonight as he was a bright spot for Minnesota.

Johnny Juzang has been able to make the best of his moments on the court as tonight he was (6-8) from the 3 point line and made some clutch shots to get Minnesota back in close range for the game. That type of shooting display will catch the attention of any coaches.

 

The Pacers are without Tyrese Haliburton and they will need to figure out the direction of the team this season with the PG position. Siakam will have to play that point-forward role but he’s very capable of putting this Indy team on his back like he did for Toronto. This team will need a huge boost from Obi Toppin as well because he has the game to stretch the floor for Indy. Mathurin will need to take that leap in his game for them to even be in contention.

 

Wolves will be in action a couple more times this week as they travel to NYC & Chicago for the next couple games.

 

Oct 7, 2025 No Comments
The Phoenix Mercury Steal Game 2 In Minnesota (89-83)

The Phoenix Mercury Steal Game 2 In Minnesota (89-83)

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by | Sep 23, 2025 | Featured, Minnesota Lynx, WNBA

The Minnesota Lynx took Game 1 in Minnesota on Sunday and they were able to adjust to the impact that Phoenix made in the paint to win. The Big 3 (Collier/Williams/McBride) from Minnesota took over Game 1 and with it being a 5 game series knowing Phoenix will try to come back Game 2 ready.

 

The Minnesota Lynx came out in Game 2 on Tuesday night and hit the Phoenix Mercury with an elite haymaker from the start. Napheesa Collier on her 29th birthday was able to get to her spots and was making it tough on the Mercury in the paint early. Collier was able to make bucket after bucket and was able to put pressure on the Phoenix defenders that were guarding her.

 

Kayla McBride was on a heater throughout the night as she was able to go 4/8 from the 3 point line. It seemed as if every time the Lynx needed a big shot to keep the momentum going in that 1st half it came from KMac. Kayla was giving the Phoenix Mercury trouble all night because they couldn’t keep up with her inside and outside the paint.

 

Courtney Williams played an amazing game for the Lynx as she was able to get to her midrange jumper and made clutch passes for her teammates. Courtney finished with 20 points, 7 rebounds, 9 assists but it was the 7 turnovers that everyone will look at on the stat sheet. Courtney responds in big moments and she will bounce back against Phoenix after the Game 2 loss.

 

Both Collier and McBride combined for 45 points in Game 2 as it wasn’t enough to get the win. The Lynx didn’t come out as aggressive in the 2nd half and that gave the Mercury some life coming back from 20 points down.

Satou Sabally was on a mission all night long for the Phoenix Mercury with her aggressive play from the jump ball. Satou was able to get her 3 pointer going and she was a bully in the paint. When Satou plays this way from the beginning it’s usually a good thing for Phoenix and tonight it was as she finished with 24 points, 9 rebounds, and 1 assist. The swagger that the Phoenix Mercury came out with in the 2nd half wasn’t matched by Minnesota as the big lead started to slip away.

MVP Finalist Alyssa Thomas was able to do her thing playing that point forward position. Thomas was all over the place and was able to grab the most important offensive rebound of the game that led to Sami Whitcomb’s 3 pointer to send the game to OT. Thomas finished with 19 points, 8 rebounds, and 13 assists. Her leadership and passion were on full display and even when she went to the line in overtime she hit some big free throws.

Sami Whitcomb finished with 13 huge points and was able to hit the shot of the night. Without her contributions tonight this series would be 0-2 heading back to Phoenix.

Game 3 will be on Friday in Phoenix as the Lynx have to steal home court advantage back.

 

 

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Sep 23, 2025 No Comments