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5 Things That Will Decide If the Wolves Avoid a Game 7 Nightmare

5 Things That Will Decide If the Wolves Avoid a Game 7 Nightmare

As long as the Timberwolves don't turn the ball over 25 times again, they should have a very good chance to close out the first-round playoff series against the Denver Nuggets at home in Minneapolis on Thursday night.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / The Lead / April 29
Timberwolves 'Flipped the Switch' Just In Time — Can They Hang On?

Timberwolves 'Flipped the Switch' Just In Time — Can They Hang On?

The Minnesota Timberwolves have metaphorically “flipped the switch” to begin the NBA Playoffs, and it comes just in the nick of time. Despite the injury-related setbacks that arose in the first handful of games of their first-round series with Denver, the Wolves are still positioned to make a statement and take out the No.

Jaden McDaniels News / Total Pro Sports / April 28
Jaden McDaniels Embraces Hostile Road Crowd With Bold Message After Loss to Nuggets

Jaden McDaniels Embraces Hostile Road Crowd With Bold Message After Loss to Nuggets

There has been a lot of hate around the Minnesota Timberwolves lately. Not that they did wrong, but a side led by Jaden McDaniels did many things right.

Terrence Shannon News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / April 28
Why Terrence Shannon Jr. Could Be the Wolves' X-Factor in Closing Out Nuggets

Why Terrence Shannon Jr. Could Be the Wolves' X-Factor in Closing Out Nuggets

We got our first look at the playoff Timberwolves without Anthony Edwards or Donte DiVincenzo on Monday night, and it resulted in a 125-113 Game 5 loss to the Nuggets.

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

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

How many of the players to make the most three-pointers in a single playoff game for each NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?

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NBA News / Yardbarker
The 25 greatest playoff games in NBA history

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 / April 28
Brian Windhorst slaps Timberwolves with desperate reality after Game 5 blowout loss to Nuggets

Brian Windhorst slaps Timberwolves with desperate reality after Game 5 blowout loss to Nuggets

The Minnesota Timberwolves saw their series lead shrink Monday night, and ESPN’s Brian Windhorst delivered a blunt assessment of their outlook following a 125-113 Game 5 loss to the Denver Nuggets.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / April 28
What the Wolves Are Saying After Game 5 Should Worry Denver

What the Wolves Are Saying After Game 5 Should Worry Denver

Game 6 is a must-win for Denver, but all of the pressure has shifted to Minnesota. Why? The Wolves lead the best-of-seven series 3-2, but the Nuggets' 125-113 win in Game 5 Monday night set the stage for a Game 6 in MInneapolis on Thursday night, and if the Wolves don't finish it, Game 7 will be in Denver on Saturday.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 28
Timberwolves insider ponders potential Game 6 X-factor late into night after ugly loss

Timberwolves insider ponders potential Game 6 X-factor late into night after ugly loss

The Minnesota Timberwolves had no answer for the onslaught of the Denver Nuggets in Game 5 of their first-round battle in the playoffs at Ball Arena on Monday, absorbing a one-sided defeat, 125-113.

Jaden McDaniels News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 28
Timberwolves’ Jaden McDaniels makes Game 6 guarantee after ‘loving hate’ in Denver

Timberwolves’ Jaden McDaniels makes Game 6 guarantee after ‘loving hate’ in Denver

The Minnesota Timberwolves felt the heat against the Denver Nuggets, and Jaden McDaniels made sure it carried into the NBA Playoffs spotlight. After a 125-113 loss to the Nuggets in Game 5, the Timberwolves still hold a 3-2 series lead, but the noise around Game 6?

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Larry Brown Sports / April 28
Mike Conley Jr. reveals his message to Jaden McDaniels amid hostile atmosphere

Mike Conley Jr. reveals his message to Jaden McDaniels amid hostile atmosphere

Jaden McDaniels isn’t exactly a fan favorite in Mile High City. The Minnesota Timberwolves forward has become a public enemy in the eyes of Denver Nuggets fans after he belittled the defensive abilities of Nuggets players following his team’s 119-114 win in Game 2 of the first-round series at Ball Arena in Denver, Colo.

LeBron James News / Yardbarker
The 25 defining moments of LeBron James' career

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.

Rudy Gobert News / Total Pro Sports / April 28
Rudy Gobert Oxygen Mask Moment Draws Attention Amid Denver Altitude Buzz

Rudy Gobert Oxygen Mask Moment Draws Attention Amid Denver Altitude Buzz

There’s a lot happening in the NBA playoff series between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Denver Nuggets. And for all the good reasons, the competition

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NBA News / Canis Hoopus / April 28

Nuggets 125, Timberwolves 113: A Mile Short in the Mile High

The question of this game was bound to come down to one thing and one thing only: could the Minnesota Timberwolves survive the loss of not just their starting point guard but also the superstar leader of their team?

Jaden McDaniels News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 28
Nuggets fans serenade Jaden McDaniels with 2-word diss in Game 5

Nuggets fans serenade Jaden McDaniels with 2-word diss in Game 5

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels is public enemy No. 1 in Colorado these days. If that was not clear enough, the fans of the Denver Nuggets made it so at Ball Arena on Monday.

NBA News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / April 28
Series Heads Back to Minnesota After Denver Pounds Wolves in Game 5

Series Heads Back to Minnesota After Denver Pounds Wolves in Game 5

There will be a Game 6 in Minneapolis on Thursday night. Minnesota, with a chance to close out the Nuggets in Denver, fell flat Monday night in Game 5, getting blown out in the second half and losing 125-113.

Ayo Dosunmu News / Total Pro Sports / April 28
Ayo Dosunmu Admits Bulls Trade Left Him Feeling Disrespected and Fueled His Motivation

Ayo Dosunmu Admits Bulls Trade Left Him Feeling Disrespected and Fueled His Motivation

Ayo Dosunmu wanted playoff basketball so badly that he wrote the same goal in his journal every day: We will make the playoffs. And the funny twist is that he made it there, just not with the Chicago Bulls.

Naz Reid News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 28
Timberwolves’ Naz Reid painfully turns ankle as injuries stack up vs. Nuggets

Timberwolves’ Naz Reid painfully turns ankle as injuries stack up vs. Nuggets

The Minnesota Timberwolves were already shorthanded heading into their Game 5 clash against the Denver Nuggets on the road on Monday night, as they will be without Anthony Edwards and Donte DiVincenzo for the rest of this series.

Nikola Jokic News / Yardbarker / April 28
Nuggets avoid elimination behind Nikola Jokic triple-double

Nuggets avoid elimination behind Nikola Jokic triple-double

With their back against the wall, the Denver Nuggets stayed thanks to their MVP.

Nikola Jokic's triple-double extends Nuggets' series with Wolves
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Rudy Gobert News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 28
Timberwolves rumors: Rudy Gobert struggling with Denver’s altitude in Game 5

Timberwolves rumors: Rudy Gobert struggling with Denver’s altitude in Game 5

The Minnesota Timberwolves need just one more win in their first-round series against the Denver Nuggets to advance to the next round. They’ve taken a

Minnesota Timberwolves News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 27
Who will start for Timberwolves in place of Donte DiVincenzo, Anthony Edwards?

Who will start for Timberwolves in place of Donte DiVincenzo, Anthony Edwards?

The Minnesota Timberwolves are in an advantageous position in their first-round series against the Denver Nuggets, as they are heading into their Game 5 clash on Monday night with a 3-1 series lead.

Anthony Edwards News / Hoops Wire / April 27
Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards considered week-to-week

Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards considered week-to-week

The Timberwolves announced that star guard Anthony Edwards is considered week-to-week after an MRI revealed a left knee hyperextension and bone bruise.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / April 27
Projecting Timberwolves' Starting Lineup, Rotation Without Ant or Donte

Projecting Timberwolves' Starting Lineup, Rotation Without Ant or Donte

The good news is that the Timberwolves, up 3-1 after Ayo Dosunmu's heroics on Saturday night, are one win away from closing out their first-round series against the Nuggets.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Yardbarker / April 26
Injuries will test Timberwolves' depth as they aim to make third straight WCF

Injuries to Anthony Edwards, Donte DiVincenzo will test Timberwolves' depth as they aim to make third straight WCF trip

The depth of the Timberwolves has shone throughout their first-round playoff series against the Denver Nuggets. They'll now have to rely on it even more.

Timberwolves take 3-1 series lead vs. Nuggets, but suffer major injuries
The 'NBA franchise scoring records' quiz
Minnesota Timberwolves News / Hoops Rumors / April 26
Donte DiVincenzo Undergoing Surgery For Ruptured Achilles

Donte DiVincenzo Undergoing Surgery For Ruptured Achilles

Timberwolves guard Donte DiVincenzo has formally been diagnosed with a ruptured right Achilles tendon after undergoing an MRI, the team announced in a press release.

Anthony Edwards News / Larry Brown Sports / April 26
Timberwolves get bad news about Anthony Edwards' injury

Timberwolves get bad news about Anthony Edwards' injury

Edwards had already been dealing with a knee injury heading into the playoffs.

Timberwolves take 3-1 series lead vs. Nuggets, but suffer major injuries
The 'NBA franchise scoring records' quiz
Donte DiVincenzo News / Larry Brown Sports / April 25
Donte DiVincenzo’s torn Achilles continues eerie trend dating back to last playoffs

Donte DiVincenzo’s torn Achilles continues eerie trend dating back to last playoffs

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Donte DiVincenzo suffered a torn Achilles on Saturday, continuing a wild streak that dates back to last season’s playoffs.

Joe Ingles News / Hoops Rumors / April 25
Joe Ingles Plans To Join Melbourne United Next Season

Joe Ingles Plans To Join Melbourne United Next Season

Timberwolves wing Joe Ingles is still in the NBA playoffs but he’s already made plans to play in his native Australia next season. Ingles is expected to finish his career there by signing with Melbourne United for the next NBL season, multiple sources told ESPN’s Olgun Uluc.

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