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Why Does Chris Finch Refuse to Call Out Julius Randle's Horrific Play?
Julius Randle is having a Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad second-round playoff series for the Minnesota Timberwolves, who are a game away from elimination at the hands of the San Antonio Spurs after another blowout loss on Tuesday night.
Reggie Miller Says It's Time for the Wolves to Make a Lineup Change. Is He Right?
The Timberwolves had a few moments, but they were dominated for the better part of Tuesday night's Game 5, which resulted in a 126-97 win for the Spurs.
The 'Active NBA double-double leaders' quiz
How many of the active players in the NBA with at least 100 double-doubles in their career can you name in six minutes?
NBA News / Athlon Sports / May 13
Anthony Edwards Gets 100% Real on Victor Wembanyama After 29-Point Loss
Minnesota Timberwolves superstar Anthony Edwards felt Victor Wembanyama delivered an otherworldly performance Tuesday night. The Game 5 matchup of the 2026 Western Conference semifinals became a one-sided affair after four competitive games.
The 25 best rookie seasons in NBA history
Rookies are exciting for teams and their fans because they represent potential, hope for the future. While it can take years to see how a prospect will pan out, sometimes it clicks right away.
Minnesota Timberwolves News / EssentiallySports / May 13
'Bring In Naz Reid': Reggie Miller Urges Timberwolves to Bench Rudy Gobert on Live TV After Victor Wembanyama Takeover
The Timberwolves are one loss from elimination, and their biggest problem isn’t Victor Wembanyama’s scoring — it’s the man they’re using to stop him. Four points.
Naz Reid News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 13
Timberwolves’ Naz Reid isn’t ready to panic down 3-2 to the Spurs
The Minnesota Timberwolves couldn’t keep up with the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of their second-round playoff series on Tuesday night, as San Antonio ran away with a 126-97 win to take a 3-2 lead in the series.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 13
Carmelo Anthony calls out Timberwolves’ Julius Randle for quiet Spurs series
The Minnesota Timberwolves are now in a do-or-die situation after losing to the San Antonio Spurs, 126-97, in Game 5 of their second-round series in the playoffs at Frost Bank Center on Tuesday.
Minnesota Timberwolves News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 13
Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards says quiet part out loud about Jaden McDaniels’ fouls
The Minnesota Timberwolves have their backs against the wall once again. After tying the series against the San Antonio Spurs with a win in Game 4, Anthony Edwards and company found themselves just a loss away from a trip to Cancun following a 126-97 loss to San Antonio in Game 5 on Tuesday at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio.
Minnesota Timberwolves News / Canis Hoopus / May 13
Spurs 126, Timberwolves 97: Minnesota Lets Go of the Rope 
The Minnesota Timberwolves entered Game 5 in San Antonio with a chance to retake control of their Western Conference Semifinals series. A win would have snatched back home-court advantage, put the Spurs on the brink of elimination, and set up a Friday night closeout opportunity at Target Center.
The 25 best No. 2 overall draft picks in NBA history
The No. 1 pick is the prize of the draft. That's obvious, but sometimes, the second pick can be almost, or even more, valuable. These are the greatest No.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 13
Young Spurs guards step up big in Game 5 win
The Spurs used high lottery picks to select the young point guards in consecutive drafts. It's paying off immediately.
NBA News / EssentiallySports / May 13
Rudy Gobert’s 'Dangerous Cheap Shot' at Victor Wembanyama Called Out as NBA Issues Warning to Timberwolves Star
Shared tears wouldn’t stop the Minnesota Timberwolves from responding to Victor Wembanyama’s Game 4 antics. The Spurs sensation blatantly elbowed Naz Reid.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 12
Victor Wembanyama's triumphant return downs Timberwolves in Game 5
Victor Wembanyama was ejected early after committing a flagrant-two foul early in the San Antonio Spurs' Game 4 loss. In Game 5, Wembanyama bounced back.
Minnesota Timberwolves News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 12
Timberwolves’ Naz Reid hit with questionable technical foul for pushing Victor Wembanyama
The Minnesota Timberwolves have played with a relentless physicality throughout their semifinal series against the San Antonio Spurs thus far, and in Game 4, Victor Wembanyama’s emotions got the best of him as he threw a mean elbow towards Naz Reid and got himself ejected in a 114-109 defeat.
Mike Conley News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / May 12
Mike Conley Says Wolves Never Wanted or Expected a Wemby Suspension
Some were surprised by the NBA's decision not to suspend Victor Wembanyama for Game 5 after his Game 4 ejection for elbowing Naz Reid, including noted agitator and podcaster Draymond Green.
Minnesota Timberwolves News / Yardbarker / May 11
With Anthony Edwards running on empty, the Wolves' bench stepped on the gas
For the T-Wolves to avoid a 1-3 hole, Anthony Edwards needed every bit of help from his teammates. Fortunately for him, the bench did their thing.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / May 12
NBA decides on further punishment for Victor Wembanyama
The NBA has decided whether Victor Wembanyama will face any additional punishment for elbowing Minnesota’s Naz Reid during Sunday’s Game 4.
Chris Finch News / Hoops Rumors / May 9
Chris Finch Calls Tony Brothers “Unprofessional” After Game 3 Loss
Speaking to reporters following Friday’s loss to San Antonio, Timberwolves coach Chris Finch blasted crew chief Tony Brothers for confronting him during a fourth quarter stoppage in play, according to Chris Hine of The Star-Tribune (subscription required).
Chris Finch News / Larry Brown Sports / May 9
Referee Tony Brothers had to be held back in heated Game 3 confrontation with Chris Finch
It’s not every day that an NBA referee is the one who needs restraining during a playoff game.
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