Jalen Green’s Career High 42 Points Helps Rockets Defeat Minnesota (119-114)

Jalen Green’s Career High 42 Points Helps Rockets Defeat Minnesota (119-114)

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by | Jan 23, 2023 | Featured, Minnesota Timberwolves, NBA

All the talk the last couple of days has been about the 44-point performance from Anthony Edwards. Well, Jalen Green had a couple of days to sit on that before he could counter back in Houston. The Timberwolves were looking to make it a back-to-back victory against Houston but fell short.

 

Jalen Green came out aggressive in this game and from the tipoff, you knew he would make an impact. The thing about that is the fact we didn’t know he was going to go off the way he did. Tonight Green was able to get his shot going and he shot 50% from the 3-point line. When Jalen attacked he made the best play for his team and it didn’t matter who was guarding him tonight from the Timberwolves. It didn’t help the TWolves that they got out-rebounded, out-assisted, and had costly turnovers. Jalen Green was a huge reason that the Rockets won the game but it wasn’t done without his big man Sengun.

 

This man Sengun has been having a great second season in the NBA and tonight he showed why he’s one of the best big men in the league. Sengun had 21 points, 7 rebounds, and 7 assists in this game and was able to go toe to toe with Rudy Gobert. Now he’s not on that level yet but he made sure that he gained some respect from the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Rockets had 6 players in double figures and the Timberwolves weren’t able to get the job done on the defensive end. It came down to late-game execution and the Rockets were able to do that and more.

The Timberwolves were in a back-and-forth battle in this game against the Rockets. D’Angelo Russell was able to keep the TWolves in this game especially when they got down by 12 points. It seems like every time the chips are stacked against Russell he shows up. Russell finished with 30 points and 7 assists tonight as he was the guy that held it down while the rest of the players got into this game. DLo was making Jalen Green and Eric Gordon look silly off the dribble. Russell had it going on and then that got contagious as Anthony Edwards was able to finish the game with 31 points.

 

Anthony Edwards was able to get to the basket and he was able to knock down 6/10 three-pointers tonight. Rudy Gobert made his return to the lineup and made his presence felt as he came back with a big double-double. Gobert had 15 points and 16 rebounds as he was able to handle the paint by himself. Overall the Timberwolves made a couple of mistakes in that 4th quarter that messed them up in this game.

 

The Timberwolves will be looking to bounce back as they play the Pelicans on Wednesday.

 

 

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Jan 23, 2023 No Comments
Anthony Edwards 44 Point Performance Propels Minnesota To Victory (113-104)

Anthony Edwards 44 Point Performance Propels Minnesota To Victory (113-104)

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by | Jan 22, 2023 | Featured, Minnesota Timberwolves, NBA

The Minnesota Timberwolves are coming off a great win against the Toronto Raptors on Thursday. They would look to keep the winning going as they took on the Houston Rockets tonight. The Timberwolves were again without Rudy Gobert & Karl Anthony Towns. We did get an update on KAT as Coach Finch said “Karl has no timetable for a return right now”. Minnesota was going to have to depend on Anthony Edwards to come through for them and he answered the challenge.

The Timberwolves were locked in from the beginning of the game to the end. This was one of those trap games for the Timberwolves as they weren’t ready for the competitiveness from the Rockets. The Rockets were able to get a huge advantage in the paint as they were able to beat the Timberwolves on the boards. One of the people that really made it tough on Minnesota was Alperen Sengun. On the night Sengun made it tough on the Timberwolves bigs getting them in foul trouble with his aggressive playing style. Sengun finished the game with 19 points, 16 rebounds, and 7 assists as he was the bright spot for the Rockets tonight. Now Sengun had an amazing night with his play and stats but he was the victim of two poster dunks from Anthony Edwards. The first dunk on Sengun was the turning point of this game and that was the start of the Rockets loss.

 

 

 

Anthony Edwards poster dunk started an 11-0 run for the Timberwolves and it gave them a jolt. This was exactly what the Timberwolves needed and it was what the fans have been waiting to see from Edwards. Anthony Edwards has become a great two-way player and he’s been able to have his defense create his offense. On a nightly basis, you can see that Edwards is taking the challenge of guarding the other team’s best player down the stretch. Tonight Anthony took the challenge of guarding Jalen Green as he was able to make it tough on him all night for only 10 points. Anthony took over the game in the 2nd half as it seemed as though anything he put up was going in at one point. Anthony Edwards finished with 44 points tonight and he was able to get to his spots with ease. When Edwards has the step back 3 pointer going and his euro step game it will be a long night for any team.

 

Nathan Knight was the player that stepped up and was able to slow down Sengun a little bit in the paint. Nathan had his season-high 19 points. Knight was able to pull Sengun away from the paint and he even hit a couple of 3-pointers as well. Nathan was playing bully ball and he was able to make the best of his looks with the pick and roll. D’Angelo Russell has always been able to create his own shot and he did just that tonight with his 23 points. Russell has been one of the most consistent players on this team and he was able to take advantage of Eric Gordon playing defense against him.

 

The Rockets and Timberwolves will be playing again on Monday in Houston as the Rockets try to get revenge for tonight’s loss.

Jan 22, 2023 No Comments
Russell’s 16 Point 4th Quarter Helps Minnesota Beat Toronto (128-126)

Russell’s 16 Point 4th Quarter Helps Minnesota Beat Toronto (128-126)

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by | Jan 19, 2023 | Featured, Minnesota Timberwolves, NBA

The Timberwolves are coming into this game against the Toronto Raptors fresh off a back-to-back in Denver. Minnesota didn’t get the win on the road but was looking to get back into the winning column tonight. The Timberwolves were without Rudy Gobert again as he sat with (Groin Soreness).

 

The Raptors came out hot in this game as the Timberwolves didn’t know what hit them. Scottie Barnes and Fred VanVleet were having their way early in this one. Barnes was able to get Naz Reid in a little foul trouble which opened things up for the Raptors to attack the paint with ease. Barnes and Siakam have the length with ball handling skills that just makes them tough guards. The Raptors had it all going their way as they shot 50% from the field and 3-point land in the game. Also, the Raptors had all five of their starters in double figures led by Scottie Barnes. Tonight was one of those games where Barnes was able to flourish and show exactly why he’s one of the best upcoming talents in the NBA as he finished with 29 points. The Raptors had it all going but then the Timberwolves came storming back after being down by 18 points at home.

 

The Timberwolves player that set the tone in the second half of the game was D’Angelo Russell. It seemed as though every two seconds in the arena I heard Jay-Z’s “D’Angeloooooo” because Russell was just making shot after shot. Russell took over that 4th quarter with 16 points showing that he can get it done when the lights shine the brightest. DLo is one of the only players on this team that can create his own space/shot while still trying to make the right basketball play for his teammates. Tonight it was all about D’Angelo Russell making the best of his moment. Russell went 4/4 from the 3-point line and he couldn’t miss in the 4th quarter at all. When Russell gets it going like that anything is possible. Russell was able to start that comeback off on his own but he was able to bring Anthony Edwards along with him. Edwards was able to make some tough baskets down the stretch of the game as he was able to finish with 23 points on the night. It’s cool seeing Edwards put up the points but it was the job he did on the defensive end on Siakam that saved this game. There were multiple possessions where Anthony was picking up the best player and tonight showed that true growth we have all been waiting to see as he emerges into that two-way player.  The Timberwolves only had 5 players in double figures but when it was all set and done D’Angelo Russell held it down for the team tonight offensively.

 

The Timberwolves will be hosting the Houston Rockets on Saturday as they look to build upon this new winning streak now.

Jan 19, 2023 No Comments
Joker’s Monster Triple Double Lifts Nuggets Over Timberwolves (122-118)

Joker’s Monster Triple Double Lifts Nuggets Over Timberwolves (122-118)

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by | Jan 19, 2023 | Featured, Minnesota Timberwolves, NBA

The Minnesota Timberwolves are coming off a loss to the Utah Jazz and wanted to go to Denver to show they’re just as good. We learned much about this Timberwolves team as of late because they’re scrappy. When you count this team out pregame and during the game they prove you wrong. The Timberwolves had their hands complete with the reigning MVP Nikola Jokić. Less than 24 hours ago Nikola Jokić had a triple-double and could go back-to-back with monster stat lines. Tonight Joker finished with 31 points, 11 rebounds, and 13 assists as he shows that he’s HIM. No Rudy Gobert in the lineup made it tough to defend him but the Timberwolves were able to do what they could do.

 

The Denver Nuggets had a game plan and it looked as if they wanted to get rid of everyone but Anthony Edwards. The Timberwolves were able to get the lead and hang on it during the 4th until Jamal Murray started getting it going. Jamal Murray finished the game with 28 points but made some tough shots down the stretch to help the Nuggets get the win. Murray and Jokić put the Nuggets on their backs tonight as the Timberwolves just didn’t know what hit them. When Joker and Murray play at this elite level the Nuggets are tough to beat especially when they are hitting all those unreal shots.

 

Jaden McDaniels was able to finish with 18 points tonight but they will have to get ready to play the Toronto Raptors at home to bounce back. If the Timberwolves didn’t rush the offense this would have been a win in my humble opinion because they’re playing to their competition and acting like nothing. Look for the bounce back as there isn’t anything wrong with some home cooking in Minnesota. Look for Anthony Edwards or D’Angelo Rissell to set the tone early.

 

 

 

 

Photo Credit: (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Jan 19, 2023 No Comments
The Timberwolves Lose Their First Home Game Of 2023 (126-125)

The Timberwolves Lose Their First Home Game Of 2023 (126-125)

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by | Jan 16, 2023 | Featured, Minnesota Timberwolves, NBA

The Minnesota Timberwolves came into this game undefeated at home in 2023. They were playing the shorthanded Utah Jazz on MLK Day which is a special day in the country. Players talked about why it was important to play on Martin Luther King Jr Day and what he means to us all.

In the game, the Timberwolves were quick without Rudy Gobert who left the game early after aggravating his groin injury. In his absence, it was up to Naz Reid, Nathan Knight, and Luka Garza to try to slow down Walker Kessler. Tonight was Walker’s night as he was all over the boards and didn’t take no for an answer in the paint. It seemed as though he was able to get his hands on every loose ball and every rebound that came off the rim. Walker even showed off a lot of his post moves in the paint as well but he showcased his dominance in this one early. Once Rudy was ruled out Walker was able to go to work and finished the game with 20 points and 21 rebounds. He took over the game in the second half and was making some huge plays to keep the Jazz in the game even when the Timberwolves were pulling away. Jordan Clarkson made some tough shots down the stretch as well to keep the Jazz in the mix and eventually the lead. Clarkson finished with 21 points on the night and the Jazz needed every one of them.

The Timberwolves were in this game all night and had a lot of chances to win it down the stretch. Anthony Edwards was sensational all night as he was able to lead this Timberwolves crew in every way needed. Edwards was able to accomplish being the youngest player in NBA History with 500 career 3-pointers. Ant Man finished with 29 points, 4 rebounds, and 5 assists as he continues to make his push for All-Star voting. On the last play, Anthony had a chance to get to the rack or get fouled but might the right basketball play by kicking it out to McDaniels. The Timberwolves missed that shot but it showed a lot of maturity in Edward’s game and showed he was a true team player at that moment. D’Angelo Russell was able to add 21 points on the night as this was one of those games that went back and forth until someone had to win. The Timberwolves let this one slip away but overall they had this one right where they needed it and let it slip away.

Up next the Timberwolves play the Nuggets on Wednesday as they look to bounce back in the conference after tonight’s loss.

 

 

 

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

Jan 16, 2023 No Comments
Timberwolves Get Impressive Win At Home Against Cleveland (110-102)

Timberwolves Get Impressive Win At Home Against Cleveland (110-102)

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by | Jan 15, 2023 | Featured, Minnesota Timberwolves, NBA

The storyline was set up for this one as it would be the first time Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert played against each other since the trades this off-season. That would come up short as Rudy Gobert got injured early in the game and exited with (Groin Soreness) tonight. The Timberwolves had a great plan in store as they were throwing multiple defenders at Donovan Mitchell making it tough on him from the jump. Mitchell finished the game with 14 points only, largely because of the length on him from Edwards/Nowell/McDaniels. The Timberwolves were able to slow down the high-powered offense of the Cavaliers as they only had 4 people in double figures.

 

The Timberwolves on the other hand only had 3 players in double figures led by Anthony Edwards 26 point performance. It seemed as though anything that Edwards wanted tonight inside and outside he was able to get easily. Edwards did a lot of damage on the fastbreak and was able to get to his spots when it broke down into ISO. The Cavs had no answer for Edwards as they tried to throw multiple bodies at him but he was able to find the right person open. That person that would get a lot of touches because of that was Naz Reid. This man Naz Reid was playing like a complete monster tonight and got more opportunity after Rudy was declared out. Naz Reid was attacking the paint and had about 3 monster dunks that got the crowd into the game. It was one of those nights again that make you wonder why Naz Reid doesn’t have a larger role because, in those extended minutes, he was putting on a show. Then you release that Rudy/KAT are players that he would have to try to get minutes around and it doesn’t work but still he’s special. The impact that Reid had on tonight’s game was huge from an offensive and defensive standpoint. Naz finished the game with 17 points and was able to give the Timberwolves that boost that they needed to get the win.

 

Both Garza and Nowell brought some life to the floor off the bench as they combined for 25 points. As I said if this Timberwolves team gets production from the bench like this and Edwards continues to emerge as we wait for Towns this could be a scary team for anyone to face in the NBA Playoffs. Up next the Timberwolves, play the Jazz on MLK Day as they look to start another long win streak.

 

 

 

 

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

Jan 15, 2023 No Comments