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Rudy Gobert reveals when he realized how driven Victor Wembanyama is

Rudy Gobert will go up against his fellow Frenchman Victor Wembanyama in the Western Conference Semifinals. The two have a strong relationship, and Gobert is more aware than most just how dedicated Wembanyama is to his craft.

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The Five Most Important Games in Timberwolves History

The Minnesota Timberwolves completed the kill shot Thursday night. They ended the Denver Nuggets’ season, sent Nikola Jokic off to whatever offseason horse-stable sanctuary awaits him in Serbia, and won the rubber match in what has become the best rivalry this franchise has ever had.

NBA News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / May 2

How to Watch Timberwolves-Spurs Playoff Series: Start Times, TV, Streaming

The Timberwolves' second-round playoff series against the Spurs will officially start on Monday night, and we now have start times and TV assignments for the first four games of the series.

NBA News / Yardbarker / May 2

Charles Barkley has strong opinion about Timberwolves' chances against Spurs

Barkley isn't the kind of guy to sugarcoat anything, and he also speaks his mind. So nobody should be surprised that he has a clear vision of the Minnesota Timberwolves' chances in their upcoming playoff series against the San Antonio Spurs.

No Anthony Edwards, no problem: Jaden McDaniels is the Timberwolves' man

What's next for Nikola Jokic, Nuggets after stunning collapse vs. Timberwolves?

The 'Most points to start a season' quiz

Cade Cunningham News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Playoff scoring record by team' quiz

How many of the players who scored the most points in a playoff game for every NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'Multi-time NBA MVPs' quiz

The 'Most 30-point playoff games by team' quiz

The '3 3's-per-game NBA seasons' quiz

Anthony Edwards News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / May 2

How the Wolves-Spurs Schedule Impacts Anthony Edwards' Return Timeline

The dates for the Timberwolves' second-round series against the Spurs have been known for a few days, but we're still waiting for tip times and TV assignments.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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.

Jaden McDaniels News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / May 2

Jaden McDaniels Doubles Down, Suggests Nuggets Aren't In The Wolves' Class

Jaden McDaniels isn't letting the beef with the Nuggets go. The forward took a starring role in Minnesota's 4-2 series win over the Nuggets, stepping up after superstar Anthony Edwards suffered a knee injury in Game 4.

Jaden McDaniels News / Bleacher Report / May 1

Watch: McDaniels said what he said about the Nuggets ‍♂️

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Yardbarker / May 1

No Anthony Edwards, no problem: Jaden McDaniels is the Timberwolves' man

The last time NBA fans saw Anthony Edwards on the hardcourt, he couldn’t walk on his own accord as trainers helped him get back to the locker room of Target Center.

Jaden McDaniels backs up his trash talk with magnificent Game 6 performance

Jamal Murray's awful night sends Nuggets home in six games

Jaden McDaniels takes another shot at Nuggets

The 'Active 80-steal, 70-block seasons' quiz

LeBron James 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.

Chris Finch News / Larry Brown Sports / May 1

Chris Finch reveals why Timberwolves felt disrespected by Nuggets

Minnesota Timberwolves coach Chris Finch revealed that his team had a little extra motivation going against the Denver Nuggets during the first round of the NBA Playoffs.

Jaden McDaniels News / Larry Brown Sports / May 1

Jaden McDaniels takes another shot at Nuggets

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels is taking one last parting shot at the Denver Nuggets. McDaniels appeared on “NBA Today” Friday, one day after the Timberwolves knocked Denver out of the playoffs with a 110-98 win in the Western Conference Quarterfinals.

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

The 'Playoff scoring record by team' quiz

The 'Active 20-PPG NBA seasons' quiz

The 'Most 3's in a playoff game by team' quiz

NBA News / The Lead / May 1

Undermanned Timberwolves Debilitate Nuggets With Energy

The Denver Nuggets entered the Wolves’ den in Minneapolis on Thursday night and failed to make it out alive. The undermanned and illness-stricken Minnesota Timberwolves weathered Denver’s comeback attempts and eliminated the Nuggets from the first round of the NBA Playoffs in Game 6.

NBA News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / May 1

The National Disrespect of the Timberwolves Continues After Nuggets Win

The Wolves just upset the Nuggets, eliminating Denver four games to two. They will now head into the second leg of the Western Conference playoff gauntlet, as they prepare to take on Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs.

Chris Finch News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 1

Why Timberwolves’ Chris Finch was calling himself ‘silly’ after surprise Game 6 breakout vs. Nuggets

Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch wasn’t ashamed to admit he hadn’t been utilizing Terrence Shannon Jr. the way he should have before their first-round series against the Denver Nuggets.

Julius Randle News / AirJordanChronicles / May 1

'Wolves in 6!': Julius Randle’s Wife and Kids Cheer on as Minnesota Beat Nuggets in Round 1

As the Minnesota Timberwolves secured a first-round win over the Nuggets, a moment off the court captured the hearts of people. It was an incredibly wholesome scene as Julius Randle’s family cheered for him.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / The Lead / May 1

ESPN Analysts Owe Timberwolves Fans A Massive Apology

Timberwolves fans have been FEASTING on this one. Before the playoffs began, ESPN’s analyst team released its predictions on each first-round series. For Timberwolves-Nuggets, the thought was unanimous.

Jaden McDaniels News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Active 80-steal, 70-block seasons' quiz

How many of the active NBA players to record at least 80 steals and 70 blocks in the same campaign can you name in five minutes?

Chris Finch News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / May 1

'They Chose Us': Finch Channels MJ-Level Pettiness to Oust Nuggets

Michael Jordan "I took that personally" memes and GIFS should be overpopulating NBA social media as an ode to the motivated Minnesota Timberwolves sending the Denver Nuggets home with a series-clinching win in Game 6 Thursday night.

Tim Connelly News / Hoops Rumors / May 1

Mavs Unlikely To Get Permission To Speak To Tim Connelly

Even before the Timberwolves pulled off an unlikely Game 6 win over Denver on Thursday with Anthony Edwards, Donte DiVincenzo, and Ayo Dosunmu available, the Mavericks had grown pessimistic about the likelihood that they’ll be granted permission to speak to Tim Connelly, reports Marc Stein of The Stein Line (Twitter link).

NBA News / Yardbarker / May 1