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Wolves smother Suns 105-93 to go up 2-0 in playoff series
Jaden McDaniels (25 points) and Mike Conley (18) stepped up during a quiet offensive night for the Wolves' stars, but the team's second-half defense punished and frustrated Phoenix into disarray.
Neal: 'Wolves in four'? Fans' chant could prove correct.
Yes, the Suns are in big trouble, but the Wolves need to watch for a few things in Phoenix.
McDaniels golden in Game 2 win for Wolves
With his scoring and his defense against the Suns stars, Jaden McDaniels had himself a big night.
KAT was in foul trouble, but Timberwolves didn't flinch
Despite missing the second quarter, the All-Star center came back to help a second-half rally.
Timberwolves roll past Suns to take 2-0 series lead
Jaden McDaniels led the way in another decisive playoff victory.
Souhan: Wolves fans made Game 1 special. Now bring on Game 2.
The playoff opener was performance art, the kind of event that creates and rewards fans, bolsters optimism and banishes traditional Minnesota pessimism. "It was awesome," Chris Finch said
How did Wolves dominate Suns on the boards? With bigs and 'smalls.'
It's not just about Rudy Gobert, Karl-Anthony Towns and Naz Reid. The Wolves guards and wings were critical in controlling the glass.
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Going to Wolves or Twins tonight? How to get there (and maybe avoid traffic).
The games at Target Center and Target Field start 10 minutes apart. Here are some tips for navigating downtown traffic.
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Will Wolves show best-in-the-NBA defensive form in Game 2?
Phoenix will try to even the series after a blowout loss in the opener, a game that frustrated at least one of the Suns' top stars.
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Towns finds joy trying to stop 'best of the best' in Durant
Last year in the playoffs, Timberwolves big man Karl-Anthony Towns often defended Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic. This year's challenge? It's Suns standout Kevin Durant .
Eat & Drink
On the Wolves' playoff menu: Surf and turf, Ann Kim's Korean ribs and Marc Heu's pastries
Team executive chef David Fhima ups the glitz and brings in top chefs for games 1 and 2.
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Another big three? Wolves' Gobert, Reid, Finch are NBA award finalists.
The Wolves had three finalists named for league awards Sunday, with Rudy Gobert getting a chance to do something that only two other NBA players have done.
Take a look and share your thoughts about the latest uniform in the MN Timberwolves collection.
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A different look: Gobert gets chance to show off on offense
Rudy Gobert's reputation is rock-solid defense. In Saturday's win over Phoenix, though, he contributed an vital three-point play that helped the Wolves grow their lead.
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Winning difference for Wolves in Game 1? It wasn't the starting lineup.
The starters were outscored by Phoenix in their 14 minutes on the floor together — and some didn't play their usual amount of minutes in the 25-point win. Who stepped up to take down the Suns?
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It's all Edwards, all sparkle as Wolves dismantle Suns in Game 1
Anthony Edwards' big third quarter sparked the Wolves to a decisive victory over Phoenix in the playoff opener.
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There's more in store for budding star Anthony Edwards, who added bulk to his frame in the offseason to help him attack the basket more for the MN Timberwolves.
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Wolves use reworked defense, tighter focus to beat Suns in Game 1
Finch adjusted coverage plans and kept his players on task after Phoenix blew out the Wolves at home to finish the season.
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Wolves vs. Suns Game 1: Read the recap
Here's how Saturday's decisive victory at Target Center went down, the Wolves' first of the season vs. Phoenix.
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Durant gets his 31 points but was a one-man show in Game 1
The Suns' Devin Booker got in foul trouble during a first half that featured a lot of contact.
Star Tribune beat writer Chris Hine reports on MN Timberwolves news during the NBA season and off-season.
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Edwards takes over third quarter despite Suns' defense
All-Star guard Anthony Edwards couldn't be stopped as he sparked a rally in Saturday's Game 1 victory.
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Wolves vs. Suns: Here are the match-ups . . . and a series prediction
They say it's difficult to beat the same team three times in a season. What about a fourth, fifth, sixth and seventh? Jerry Zgoda breaks down the playoff series.
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Souhan: This is KAT's chance to prove Flip Saunders was right
The series against Phoenix will give Karl-Anthony Towns an opportunity unlike any he's had before to prove the faith people have shown in him. Can KAT come through?
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Timberwolves defense would benefit from a better offense
The Suns are tough enough to beat without the Wolves having a lot of early turnovers.
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Wolves, Suns needed time after making big trades
Rudy Gobert and Bradley Beal had to fit into their teams' offensive schemes.
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Reusse: Wolves need stopper for Booker? NAW, it's not a problem.
The best way to stop Phoenix scoring threat Devin Booker may be on the Timberwolves bench, which means there could be extra minutes for Nickeil Alexander-Walker.
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A playoff opener is always important. It's even bigger for the Wolves.
The team that wins the opener in an NBA playoff wins the series more than 75% of the time. And after the Wolves went 0-3 vs. the Suns in the regular season, Saturday's game is an even bigger deal.
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Edwards cooks up the chemistry that keeps Wolves positive
One reason the Wolves have improved this season is because of how the players get along. Considering how the team looked at the end of last season, that's a big change.
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At 36, Wolves' Conley pushes team to 'do it for him' in playoffs
Point guard Mike Conley is playing in the postseason for the 11th time in his career, but he hasn't been on a team advancing as far as the Western Conference finals since 2013. He wants more, and knows his chances are running out.
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Around the NBA
- Suns guard Grayson Allen aggravates ankle injury vs. Timberwolves. Phoenix falls into 0-2 hole
- Timberwolves take 2-0 lead on Suns behind 25 points and ace defense from Jaden McDaniels
- Kawhi Leonard returns to the Clippers' lineup for Game 2 against Luka Doncic and the Mavericks
- Pascal Siakam leads resurgent Pacers offense in 125-108 victory that evens series with Bucks
- Bucks' Damian Lillard has another fast start with 26 points in first half of Game 2 vs. Pacers
- Timberwolves dispute between Taylor and Lore, Rodriguez over ownership moves to mediation
- NBA says Tyrese Maxey was fouled -- twice -- before turnover that led to Knicks' go-ahead shot
- Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo remains out for Game 2 of series against Pacers with calf strain
- Nikola Jokic's brother reportedly involved in an altercation after the Nuggets beat the Lakers
- Jamal Murray sinks shot at buzzer to cap 20-point comeback and lead Nuggets past Lakers 101-99
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