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The Timberwolves Fall To The Bulls In Double Overtime (139-131)

by Travis Singleton | Mar 18, 2023 | Featured, Minnesota Timberwolves, NBA

The Timberwolves were in Chicago to match up against the Bulls. Both teams need a win badly for seeding in their conferences and with the Bulls starting to get things clicking with DeRozan/LaVine it was going to be a true test for the Timberwolves. The Bulls were going to have their hands full trying to stop Anthony Edwards as he’s scored over 30+ in the last 4 games coming into this game.

The Timberwolves came out clicking on all cylinders tonight in Chicago as the offense was flowing perfectly. Anthony Edwards was finding his stroke early in this game as he just finished hitting back to back 3 pointers. Then with about 4 minutes left in the 1st quarter, Anthony Edwards went down grabbing his ankle and yelling in pain. It was not a sight that Timberwolves wanted to see as Edwards couldn’t put any weight on the foot at all and had to leave the game. One thing that was made clear is that this team is going to fight even without Anthony Edwards and Karl-Anthony Towns they still were scrappy in this game.

Jaden McDaniels stepped his game up on both ends as he was able to get into his offensive bag and was clamping down on the defensive end. This was a great sight to see for any Timberwolves fan because if McDaniels can continue to improve on the offensive end teams won’t think they can sag off on him anymore. Jaden showed his range with the 3-point shot tonight and he also was able to get to the rim with ease. On the night Jaden McDaniel’s had a career-high 25 points, 5 rebounds, 6 assists, and 3 steals.

It was a great overall performance as the Bulls couldn’t slow him down with Beverley, LaVine, or Caruso. Once Anthony Edwards left for the locker room the other player that was matching McDaniels energy in the game was the beast Rudy Gobert. It didn’t matter who was in the paint as Rudy Gobert was dominating and playing with the force we want to see from him every night. Gobert was making the Bulls pay inside and let it be known that he was the best big man in Chicago tonight. The only thing that Rudy didn’t do was hit 2 crucial free throws that would give the Timberwolves a lead late but he was on fire. Rudy finished with 21 points and 19 rebounds on the night. A lot needs to be said about the leadership that Mike Conley showed on the court tonight as well because he was hitting big shot after big shot. It was good to see Mike find his groove and he was able to make great decisions against the Bulls tonight. Mike finished with 28 points and looked comfortable out there running the offense with Kyle Anderson alongside him. The Timberwolves had 6 players in double figures tonight but the Bulls just made some bigger plays down the stretch of both overtimes. It simply came down to the fact that Chicago has two players that can get to their spot anytime and create opportunity and Minnesota’s players that can match those that were hurt.

The Bulls had DeMar DeRozan and Zach LaVine it’s that simple. The Timberwolves were trying to guard them the best they could for 58 minutes tonight as they had to go to double overtime. Jaden McDaniels was playing amazing defense but sometimes you have to tip your hat to better offense and that’s what happened tonight. DeRozan was living at the free-throw line tonight as he got 17 of his 49 points from there. DeRozan was a tough guard and showed that he still has a lot in the tank. Deebo also added 14 rebounds on the night as well. He was putting on a mid-range showcase and it was too much for the Timberwolves to handle down the stretch because once a shooter sees the ball go through the net he builds that confidence up. Zach LaVine started off slow with his offense and when you looked up at the end of the game he still was able to finish with 39 points, 4 rebounds, and 5 assists on the night. Chicago was making tough shots and putting pressure on the Timberwolves’ defense all night long. Without Anthony Edwards, it was tough to adjust on the fly and the Bulls were able to make the adjustments needed on Rudy to come out with a win in double overtime. It speaks volumes about this Timberwolves team though to continue to fight without their two best players and still make it a game.

The Timberwolves had no information on Anthony Edward’s injury postgame but they will have to get ready to play tomorrow in a back-to-back. It would make sense to say that Anthony Edwards will be out tomorrow as he was seen in a walking boot but you can’t put anything past the All-Star he just wants to hoop.

Photo Credit: (Photo by Melissa Tamez/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Mar 18, 2023 No Comments

Nike Reveals the Sabrina 1

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by Angel Ortiz | Mar 16, 2023 | Featured, Sneaker Releases, Sneakers

Nike has unveiled the Sabrina 1. Sabrina lonescu, a point guard for WNBA team New York Liberty, is set to receive her first signature sneaker. Ionescu is the first woman athlete to have a full unisex collection, her Nike collection will have products for female and male athletes.

The Sabrina 1 signature shoe features Nike react cushioning, as well as a fore-foot Zoom unit, React Foam, a midfoot shank, and lockdown support in the midfoot area which features Nike flywire. The medial side of the sneaker features a swoosh that kind of resembles the Kobe Mamba Fury’s. lonescu logo can also be found on the outsole and tongue of the sneaker with a simple “S” which is her first initial from her name Sabrina.

Some unique design features that lie on the sneaker are the patterns seen on the upper and medial Swoosh logo are inspired by her Romanian heritage, the letter “i” starts at the forefoot of the outsole and leads all the way up to the heel and there is a dot right above the line making it an “i”. This colorway is a simple cream colorway with hints of black and a translucent outsole, many more Colorways will be revealed in the upcoming months.

Look for the Sabrina 1 to release this summer 2023.

Mar 16, 2023 No Comments

Celtics Steal The Road Win Against The Minnesota Timberwolves (104-102)

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by Travis Singleton | Mar 16, 2023 | Featured, Minnesota Timberwolves, NBA

The Timberwolves came into this game with the Celtics fresh off a big win in Atlanta and were playing a Celtics team pissed at their loss to the Rockets. Today the Timberwolves fans got some good news heading into the game as the team announced that Karl-Anthony Towns will be back in the coming weeks. The Celtics also got some good news with Robert Williams returning within the next few games. This was a great game as both teams could execute at a high level in this highly anticipated game.

The Celtics and Timberwolves came out swinging and this game started off with some great offense. Throughout the game, it started to get chippy early as Rudy Gobert got a little too aggressive in the paint toward both Derrick White & Jaylen Brown. Rudy Gobert was playing like the beast he is but the Celtics players weren’t phased or backing down from the big man. The game was neck and neck even with the chippiness so it made for some good offensive plays with aggression. Speaking of that aggression Jayson Tatum posterized Rudy Gobert on an And-1 which turned into a flagrant 1 foul. That was the turning point in the game as the Celtics got in Rudy’s face and it got their offense going. The Timberwolves were able to slow down Jayson Tatum as he finished with 22 points 14 of which came from the free-throw line. The Timberwolves were fouling Tatum and his getting to the line with ease kept the Celtics in this game. Jaylen Brown took over the game in the second half especially in the 4th as he scored 15 points in that quarter alone and finished with 35 points. Minnesota did a good job defending tonight but Brown made some tough shots that were contested.

Another reason why the Celtics were able to do so much on the offensive end is that Jaden McDaniels was in foul trouble the whole game. Since the All-Star break, McDaniels has made a huge difference in every game including tonight. With McDaniels in foul trouble, it allowed Brown and Tatum to roam a lot more than Coach Finch wanted them to. McDaniels has got better on the offensive end as well because tonight he was able to hit some big shots. Jaden finished the game with 14 points, 5 rebounds, and 1 assist. Anthony Edwards played one of his most complete games on both ends of the floor as the Celtics couldn’t do anything with him on the offensive end. The Celtics were doubling Edwards trying to make other players on the Timberwolves beat them and it worked. Anthony Edwards wasn’t able to close the game the way he wanted but he was able to finish with 28 points, 10 rebounds, and 7 assists. The Wolves only had 5 players in double figures tonight and to beat a team like the Celtics you need people to contribute from all over the stat sheet. The Wolves made this game interesting and were able to take Tatum out of the game but let Brown get too comfortable within the flow of the offense. This is a game they could of won but they will put it behind them as they look to bounce back against the Bulls on Friday in Chicago.

Photo Credit: (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)

Mar 16, 2023 No Comments

Air Jordan 4 X Nike SB Official Look

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by Angel Ortiz | Mar 15, 2023 | Featured, Sneaker Releases, Sneakers

The Nike SB X Air Jordan 4 “Pine Green” has been the most talked about sneaker in the past few weeks, some people are even saying it’s the release of the year.

This Jordan 4 X Nike SB collaboration is for sneakerheads who are also skaters. A regular Air Jordan 4 and this Air Jordan 4 X Nike SB look very similar but there are a few minor differences. The “wings” are re-engineered with a rubber compound build to be more responsive to grip tape and the tongue has extra padding for ankle protection, the forefoot has been cut down and it does not feature Air unit cushioning, furthermore around the heel and toe area it can be seen that it has a “gum bottom” those are the areas where skaters tend to wear and tear their shoes easily but having a gum bottom slows down the process of wearing down the outsoles. As far as color blocking the upper is made up of leather with a white base, green midsole, and green accents. There is also Nike SB branding on the heels which is where the Nike Air branding normally goes.

The first release is on March 17th, 2023, via Nike SB skate shops followed by another release on the SNKRS app and at select sneaker stores on March 21st for a retail price of $225 USD.

Mar 15, 2023 No Comments

Jordan 1 Low OG “Black Toe” Releasing This Summer

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by Angel Ortiz | Mar 13, 2023 | Featured, Sneaker Releases, Sneakers

Jordan Brand may have the best low top sneaker releasing this summer, The Air Jordan 1 Low OG “Black Toe” releasing later on this year.

Essentially this Jordan 1 Low OG “Black Toe” is a low top version of the Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG “black toe” which was last seen in 2016. This Jordan 1 Low OG “Black toe” color scheme is Black/Red/white much like the Chicago Bulls colors. The upper features a White leather that is accompanied by Black overlays and black Nike Swooshes on both the medial and lateral sides. Red can also be seen on the heel counter and outsole. There is also Nike Air branding on the tongues and the Jordan wings logo on the heel tabs.

The Air Jordan 1 Low OG “Black Toe” is expected to release on July 28, 2023 at Nike retailers and on the Nike SNKRS app for $140 USD.

Photos Via: ZSneakerHeadz & Sneakertigger via Instagram

Mar 13, 2023 No Comments

Nike KD 3 “Christmas” Set for Holiday 2023

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by Angel Ortiz | Mar 13, 2023 | Featured, Sneaker Releases, Sneakers

Nike is releasing the Nike KD 3 “Christmas” this holiday season for 2023. The KD 3 “Christmas” Originally released in 2010 alongside the Kobe 6 “Grinch” and LeBron 8 V/2 “Christmas”. A few colorways of the KD 3 have been confirmed for later this year, as well as the “All-Star” KD 3 that was released this past February.

This KD 3 is Dressed in a bright yellow on the upper and as well as a translucent yellow outsole, which is far from your traditional Christmas kicks that have Green, Red and white. It does feature orange accents on the swoosh and Blue “KD” branding on the tongue, heel and Nike Swoosh.

Expect the KD 3 “Christmas” to release during Holiday 2023 at Nike retailers and over at Nike.com. The retail price will be $130 USD. (Photos below are from the 2010 KD 3 “Christmas” pair)