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.

 

 

Photo Credit –

AP Photo/Matt Krohn

Sep 23, 2025 No Comments
Minnesota Lynx Take Game 1 Against The Phoenix Mercury (82-69)

Minnesota Lynx Take Game 1 Against The Phoenix Mercury (82-69)

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by | Sep 21, 2025 | Featured, Minnesota Lynx, WNBA

The Minnesota Lynx took care of business against Golden State and had to await the winner of the Liberty/Mercury. It was the Mercury who prevailed and they would be playing Game 1 against Minnesota on Sunday.

Everyone knows how tough Alyssa Thomas plays and she was an MVP Finalist for a reason. On the other hand the Minnesota Lynx have Napheesa Collier who was announced as the MVP runner up which ruffled a lot of feathers with the Minnesota fans.

 

The Phoenix Mercury came into Game 1 on a mission and it was very simple their game plan was to try and beat Minnesota inside the paint. The Lynx and Mercury went back and forth in that 1st half as the Mercury scored 42 points in the paint as Thomas was having her way with 16 points. The Lynx were getting beat inside and the transition baskets were hurting them as well in the 1st half. It seemed like every time the Lynx had a turnover or Phoenix got a deflection the Mercury made them pay for it.

In the 2nd half the Lynx came out a whole new group defensively and they made sure to get on the boards making it an emphasis. The Lynx Big 3 of Collier/McBride/Williams showed up big time the whole game as they finished with a combined 62 points. The key to the victory was limiting the points in the paint as they held them to 12 in that 2nd half.

 

When the Lynx Big 3 has it going it’s tough to stop them and Courtney Williams was leading the charge from the emotional standpoint. Williams was in her bag with the midrange and she was able to will her way to the basket with ease. Kayla McBride was able to hit some timely 3 pointers that the team needed throughout the game within building up the momentum. Napheesa didn’t have her best offensive game but tonight she showed up on the rebounds as well and she makes winning plays throughout.

 

The Lynx were getting beat up inside and Coach Reeve went to Maria Kliundikova to get some rebounds in the paint in big moments. You have to give her credit for being ready when her number was called. Rebounds are huge when it comes to trying to close out a team like the Phoenix Mercury. Game 2 will be on Tuesday and the Lynx will look to mimic this game plan from the 2nd half as they look to try and advance to the Finals.

 

 

 

Photo Credit: (AP Photo/Craig Lassig)

Sep 21, 2025 No Comments
Minnesota Lynx Sweep The Golden State Valkyries After (75-74) Thriller In Game 2

Minnesota Lynx Sweep The Golden State Valkyries After (75-74) Thriller In Game 2

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by | Sep 18, 2025 | Featured, Minnesota Lynx, WNBA

The Minnesota Lynx took Game 1 at home on Sunday against the Golden State Valkyries. In order for them to take Game 2 the Lynx would have to beat the Valkyries and their 18,000+ fans.

The Golden State Valkyries came out and threw a haymaker as Veronica Burton put the team on her back. The newly awarded Most Improved Player was on a mission in Game 2 as she was aggressive from the jumpball.

 

Veronica Burton was all over the place tonight with effort and energy on her way to 13 points, 9 assists, and 6 rebounds. Burton was the true leader and the driving force in this game for the Valkyries success. The Lynx didn’t have an answer for Burton’s playmaking ability through the first 3 quarters as she was getting to the paint and kicking it out to her shooters for easy looks.

 

One of those shooters was her rookie Janelle Salaün as she showed up big time in Game 2 with huge shot making ability. Salaün finished with 14 points, 4 rebounds, and 1 assist tonight. She had a tough night defensively though as Napheesa Collier was able to start getting some rhythm and hitting some huge shots. The Lynx were down by 17 points in this game and a lot of that had to do with Salaün/Zandalasini/Burton.

 

Tonight the Lynx showed exactly what it takes to win a playoff series but also play with the heart of a champion. Napheesa Collier hasn’t won a championship yet but she was close last season and that has been the driving force for this team all season long. When the team was down it was Kayla McBride & Napheesa Collier who kept plugging away as they’re used to this.

 

The Valkyries haven’t been in this moment before and they showed some inexperience down the stretch when the Lynx did the total opposite. Kayla McBride & Napheesa Collier combined for 42 points tonight and the Lynx needed every single point from them. The leadership and poise was on full display as the Lynx made it clear they didn’t want to play in a Game 3 on Friday.

The Minnesota Lynx are on a mission to get back to the WNBA Finals and this was the 1st step to achieving that goal again. The Lynx will be awaiting the winner of the Mercury/Liberty series as they get the chance to rest and wait for their opponent.

Sep 18, 2025 No Comments
Minnesota Lynx Take The 1-0 Series Lead Against Golden State (101-72)

Minnesota Lynx Take The 1-0 Series Lead Against Golden State (101-72)

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by | Sep 14, 2025 | Featured, Minnesota Lynx, WNBA

The Minnesota Lynx knew their opponents after the game on Thursday. It just so happened to be the Golden State Valkyries for the 1st Round of the WNBA Playoffs. The Lynx have MVP front runner Napheesa Collier and the Valkyries are led by Veronica Burton who should be the Most Improved Player.

The Valkyries came into Game 1 looking extremely comfortable in the 1st half as it seemed as though every thing went down. Veronica Burton damn near played the whole game and started Golden State off with a couple of 3 pointers to give them the lead. The Valkyries biggest lead of the game was 10 points and they tried their best to keep the Lynx fans out of this game. The Valkyries had 4 scorers in double figures and they barely played the bench as they have a tall task ahead in this game with the #1 seeded Minnesota Lynx.

Veronica Burton gave her all as she finished with 14 points, 5 rebounds, and 7 assists on the day. The Lynx held the Valkyries under 40% from the field and 3 point land on the day as the defense was swarming in the 2nd half.

The Minnesota Lynx started off the game a little shaky but that would change quick with a couple of Kayla McBride 3 pointers. Playoff KMac was locked in as she was aggressive on both ends of the floor from the jumpball. Some of the timely shots that Kayla McBride hit throughout the game helped slow the leakage when the Lynx trailed.

 

The momentum shifted ASAP when Natiesha Hiedeman came in the game as she was electric in transition and was a menace on the defensive end as well. The energy that Hiedeman comes in with it’s contagious and she makes everyone around her better as she was able to finish with 18 points, 3 rebounds, and 4 assists in the day. There’s no doubt in my mind that Hiedeman is the 6th Woman of the Year as it should be a no brainer.

 

We talked about the spark that Kayla McBride & Natiesha Hiedeman had to get the Lynx rolling but it was the MVPhee that closed the door on the Valkyries. Napheesa Collier was able to get to her spots with ease as no one on the Valkyries were able to slow her down. Phee was able to finish with 20 points, 6 rebounds, and 2 assists on the day and was even able to rest as the Lynx had the game out of hand. Napheesa Collier is a walking cheat code with her play on both ends and the Minnesota Lynx have what it takes to get to the finish line.

The Lynx shot 51.5% percent from the field today and it was a delight to see Dijonai Carrington back on the court as well as she came back from her shoulder injury. In her 11 minutes she played amazing defense on Burton and knocked down 2 three pointers. Jessica Shepard was able to make an impact in this one with 12 points, 8 rebounds, and 4 assists. This Lynx team is stacked and they will be a tough out for anyone.

Game 2 will be on Wednesday as the Lynx head out to San Jose to try and finish the series.

 

Sep 14, 2025 No Comments