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On YouTubeUnderdog Timberwolves upset Lakers behind Edwards, Randle, and elite bench
Minnesota ends LA’s season in 5-game shocker despite being huge underdogs going into the series The Minnesota Timberwolves weren’t supposed to be here.
NBA News / Fadeaway World / May 2
Paul Pierce Says Anthony Edwards Learned How To Attack LeBron James From His Olympic Experience
Anthony Edwards led the Timberwolves as they eliminated the Lakers in the first round of the NBA Playoffs in just five games. After the series ended, Paul
The '2024-25 NBA assist leaders' quiz
How many of the players with 400 or more assists in the 2024-25 NBA season can you name in five minutes?
Tim Connelly shuts down rumors he could leave Timberwolves: 'No truth'
In recent weeks, there have been various rumors linking Timberwolves president of basketball operations Tim Connelly to other teams. Connelly has an opt-out clause in his contract, and he's been mentioned as a possible target for the Denver Nuggets (his former employer from 2013-22) and the Atlanta Hawks, among other franchises.
Hollywood and hoops: Which films had the best and worst ballers?
Hollywood loves basketball movies and basketball players, which succeed on the big screen at about the same rate as Shaq at the free throw line, which is to say infrequently.
NBA News / Athlon Sports / May 1
Magic Johnson Sends Message to Anthony Edwards, Timberwolves on 'Beating My Lakers'
The Los Angeles Lakers just didn't have it in them to come out on top on Wednesday night. The Minnesota Timberwolves came to Crypto.com Arena with a clear mission in mind: to end their first-round series and book their spot in the West semis.
NBA News / Athlon Sports / May 1
Timberwolves Mock Lakers with 5-Word Message
The Minnesota Timberwolves secured a 103-96 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 5 on Wednesday night at Crypto.com Arena, clinching the first-round series 4-1.
Paul Pierce News / Athlon Sports / May 1
Paul Pierce Bluntly Admits The Timberwolves Were Far Superior To The LA Lakers
Heading into the 2025 Playoffs, some people counted the Minnesota Timberwolves out for their series against the Los Angeles Lakers. Some experts even said the Timberwolves would lose in five games, not even acknowledging that it was a tough stylistic matchup for LA.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / May 1
LeBron James had four-word message for Anthony Edwards after game
LeBron James’ Los Angeles Lakers lost to the Minnesota Timberwolves 103-96 in Game 5 of their Western Conference first-round playoff series on Wednesday, ending their season.
'Rudy was the dragon': Gobert, Julius Randle rewriting playoff narratives
The prevailing narrative was that Julius Randle is a disappointment in the playoffs. No matter how many Defensive Player of the Year Awards Rudy Gobert won, he remained constant target of criticism from most well-known NBA commentators.
Rudy Gobert News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 1
Timberwolves coach gives Rudy Gobert his flowers after monster Game 5
On Wednesday evening, the Minnesota Timberwolves advanced to the second round of the NBA playoffs by defeating the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 5. The major
NBA News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / May 1
5 things that stood out from Timberwolves' 4-1 series win over Lakers
The Minnesota Timberwolves are officially off to the Western Conference semifinals following Wednesday night's 103-96 win over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 5 in the first round of the NBA playoffs, clinching a 4-1 series victory.
Metta World Peace News / NBA Analysis Network / May 1
Metta World Peace offers positive verdict on LA Lakers series elimination to the Minnesota Timberwolves, ‘I thought…’
Lakers fans might be disappointed with the way their team performed in the playoffs, but one NBA legend provided a more optimistic perspective. The Los Angeles Lakers‘ season came to an unceremonious end last night, as they lost to the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Minnesota Timberwolves News / Yardbarker / May 1
Rudy Gobert makes playoff history in series-clincher
Rudy Gobert was universally mocked a year ago when Luka Doncic danced all over him and sent the Timberwolves packing. A year later, the Frenchman has redeemed himself.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 1
Timberwolves use their size to eliminate Lakers in Game 5
Anthony Edwards went 0-for-11 from three-point range, the Minnesota Timberwolves missed 40 threes and Jaden McDaniels fouled out in 18 minutes. But after another impressive fourth quarter, they eliminated the Los Angeles Lakers anyway.
J.J. Redick News / Yardbarker / May 1
Watch: Lakers' JJ Redick storms out of pregame news conference
Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick wanted his team to be "on edge" heading into Wednesday's elimination game. He gave his own edgy response when a reporter asked him a question he didn't like.
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