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Timberwolves’ Terrence Shannon Jr. shows zero fear of Victor Wembanyama in postgame talk

If there’s one thing everyone has come to know about this Minnesota Timberwolves squad, it’s that every member of that roster has that dawg in them. Jaden McDaniels proved it by talking trash to the Denver Nuggets and backing it up and Anthony Edwards returned from a hyperextended knee and a bone bruise just nine days after suffering the injury.

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Mike Conley Compares Anthony Edwards’ Game 1 Return To His 2015 Playoff Heroics

The Minnesota Timberwolves received a huge boost ahead of Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals as Anthony Edwards was upgraded to available. Although he came off the bench, Edwards played a vital role in helping the Wolves beat the Spurs 104-102 on the road.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 5

Timberwolves’ Chris Finch has hilarious admission on Anthony Edwards’ return

As soon as Anthony Edwards began talking smack to the San Antonio Spurs, fans of the Minnesota Timberwolves probably said, “Okay, we’re good.” The Timberwolves escaped with a two-point win, 104-102, stunning the Spurs in Game 1 of their second-round series at Frost Bank Center on Monday.

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The 'Active 30-point playoff games' quiz

How many of the active NBA players with at least 10 30-point games in the postseason can you name in five minutes?

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The 25 greatest playoff games in NBA history

In the NBA, it's all about showing up and showing out in the posteason. With that in mind, here are the 25 greatest NBA playoff games of all time.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 5

Timberwolves’ Chris Finch calls out Victor Wembanyama’s questionable blocks

The Minnesota Timberwolves silenced the crowd at Frost Bank Center on Monday after they upset the San Antonio Spurs, 104-102, in Game 1 of their second-round series.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker

The 25 defining moments of LeBron James' career

LeBron's career can't go on forever, can it? If it were to end tomorrow, it would be the greatest run of sustained excellence the league has ever seen.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Field Level Media / May 5

In return of Anthony Edwards, Timberwolves stun Spurs in Game 1

Julius Randle scored 21 points and Anthony Edwards came off the bench to hit for 18 points as the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves outlasted the San Antonio Spurs 104-102 on Monday in Game 1 of the teams' Western Conference semifinal series.

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The 'Active 30-point playoff games' quiz

The '5 3's on 50% shooting playoff games' quiz

The 'Playoff scoring record by team' quiz

The 'Active 20-PPG NBA seasons' quiz

NBA News / Canis Hoopus / May 5

Timberwolves 104, Spurs 102: Sam Cassell, Start Your Dancing

The good thing about a defensive battle is that it provides some incredibly compelling basketball, where every shot must be earned, and every make has been fought for.

NBA News / Yardbarker / May 5

Victor Wembanyama's historic defensive effort not enough in Game 1

Victor Wembanyama's offensive woes spoil historic defensive effort in Game 1 loss to Timberwolves

An historic defensive performance from San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama wasn't enough for the West's No. 2 seed to leave Game 1 of its Western Conference quarterfinals series versus the Minnesota Timberwolves with a win.

Charles Barkley has strong opinion about Timberwolves' chances vs. Spurs

Lakers rule Luka Doncic out for Game 1 at Thunder

Thunder not taking Lakers for granted ahead of Game 1

Three things Lakers need to do in series against Thunder

Five questions Trail Blazers face after returning to playoffs

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Hoops Wire / May 4

Timberwolves interested in extension for Tim Connelly

The Timberwolves would like to keep Tim Connelly around for the long haul. Minnesota has interest in signing its president of basketball operations to a contract extension, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Hoops Rumors / May 4

Wolves’ Ayo Dosunmu Out For Monday’s Game 1

Timberwolves guard Ayo Dosunmu has been downgraded from questionable to out for Monday’s Game 1 matchup in San Antonio, the team announced (via Twitter).

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Larry Brown Sports / May 4

Timberwolves get major update on Anthony Edwards

The Minnesota Timberwolves are getting an enormous boost with the latest news about Anthony Edwards. Edwards has been medically cleared to return for Game 1 of their Western Conference Semifinal series against the San Antonio Spurs, according to Shams Charania of ESPN.

Anthony Edwards News / Larry Brown Sports / May 3