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Charles Barkley is not just known for being a former great player in the NBA, but since becoming an analyst, he’s also made fans laugh with his hilarious antics. That happened again recently when the Hall of Famer butchered the name of Minnesota Timberwolves guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker. Barkley struggled pronouncing Alexander-Walker’s name, claiming it wasn’t […]

With the Minnesota Timberwolves preparing for Game 4 as they’re down 2-1 in the series to the Oklahoma City Thunder, there’s no doubt that Game 2 had a major impact on the team, one player in particular being Julius Randle. As Anthony Edwards led the Timberwolves to a blowout win in Game 3, he also […]

MINNEAPOLIS — Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault has had ample time to rethink his approach following the Thunder’s historic 42-point loss in Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals in the NBA Playoffs. After a 143-101 blowout loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, Daigneault is heading into Monday’s matchup open to making significant changes, […]

NBA legend Charles Barkley sent a warning to Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves after their blowout win over the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals. The Timberwolves lost the first two games of the series, needing to defend homecourt to keep their season alive. They did just that in […]

With the Minnesota Timberwolves facing the prospect of falling behind 0-3 in the Western Conference Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Anthony Edwards put the team on his back in Game 3 to get the Wolves back into the series. Prior to the game, Edwards had been selected to the All-NBA Second Team, and that […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves picked up a much-needed win over the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals, but Anthony Edwards does not see any reason to celebrate. With his team still down in the series, Edwards swiftly shut down any thought of contentment. The 23-year-old praised the Thunder, calling them the […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves got back into the series against the Oklahoma City Thunder following their Game 3 win in the Western Conference Finals. Helping to set the tone for the Timberwolves’ win, especially on the defensive end was Jaden McDaniels. McDaniels was such a factor on defense that Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards called out the […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder decisively won the first two games of the Western Conference Finals, but Game 3 was about as one-sided as a game can get in the NBA. Unfortunately, it was the Minnesota Timberwolves coming away with that win. The Timberwolves blasted the Thunder 143-101 on Saturday night in Minneapolis, narrowing the series […]

Eight months after a blockbuster trade separated the two sides, there is no love lost between Julius Randle and the New York Knicks. Despite spending the majority of his 11-year career with the team, Randle is now fully committed to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Since landing in Minnesota, Randle claims he has thought about nothing but […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves aren’t going down quietly in this Western Conference Finals series despite being heavy underdogs against the Oklahoma City Thunder. After a pair of blowouts in the first two games in Oklahoma City, the Wolves responded with a huge performance in Game 3, winning 143-101 to cut the deficit in half. As usual […]

Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault and his team couldn’t extinguish the fire Minnesota Timberwolves ignited in Game 3. Coming into Target Center with a 2-0 series lead, the Thunder aimed to widen the gap to 3-0. Instead, the Timberwolves unleashed a storm early and never let up. Minnesota ultimately dismantled the Thunder in […]

After taking two tough losses to start the series, the Minnesota Timberwolves bounced back and defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 143-101 in Game 3. It was a masterclass from the Timberwolves, as they were clicking on both sides of the ball, and the Thunder never had an answer for them. With their big win, they […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves flipped the script on the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday night, dominating Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals 143-101 to get back in the series. The Thunder seemed to be on cruise control during the first two games, blowing the Wolves out in both third quarters to collect a pair of […]

Minnesota Timberwolves big man Naz Reid said the team has finally found its rhythm after an ecstatic 143-101 Game 3 win in the Western Conference Finals over the Thunder. The Timberwolves had been searching for answers after falling into a 0-2 hole due to the Thunder’s early dominance. But back at Target Center, the Minnesota […]

MINNEAPOLIS — For Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, having a sense of urgency from start to finish goes a long way in the postseason, especially against a Minnesota Timberwolves team facing a 2-0 deficit in the Western Conference Finals. After Timberwolves fans disrupted Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault during his postgame press conference, Gilgeous-Alexander […]

MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Timberwolves handed head coach Mark Daigneault and the Oklahoma City Thunder their worst postseason loss in a 143-101 blowout in Game 3, which had their fans in a frenzy, leaving the Target Center. Throughout the first half, Thunder fans were shocked as it unfolded. After Oklahoma City surrendered a 34-14 run […]

After being battered handily by the brand-new 2025 NBA MVP, Chris Finch knew he needed to find a way to slow down Shai Gilgeous-Alexander if his Minnesota Timberwolves were going to have a chance to remain competitive in the Western Conference Finals. In Game 3, Finch can more or less declare mission accomplished, at least for […]

Minnesota Timberwolves’ Terrence Shannon Jr. delivered a crucial offensive spark in Game 3 against the Oklahoma City Thunder. After falling into a 0-2 hole in the Western Conference Finals, the Timberwolves came out with intensity and purpose. Terrence Shannon Jr. gave Minnesota an electric boost off the bench in the second quarter. He drew a […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves blitzed the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder through a scoring onslaught. Minnesota led by as many as 41 points before cruising to the 143-101 trouncing Saturday. Head coach Chris Finch has his guys now down one game to OKC. But what turned it around for Minnesota? Finch dove into the element that became […]

During the Minnesota Timberwolves’ Game 2 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference Finals, head coach Chris Finch made the decision to bench Julius Randle in the fourth quarter. The decision spawned numerous think pieces heading into Game 3. But Julius Randle bounced-back in Game 3 with a much better performance, earning […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder won Games 1 and 2 of the Western Conference Finals by double digits. However, head coach Mark Daigneault and newly-minted MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander were down big at halftime in game three. Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves went into halftime with a 72-41 lead against one of the best teams in […]

Anthony Edwards needed to get aggressive to salvage the Minnesota Timberwolves season Saturday. He delivered a dominating first quarter, and embarrassed the Oklahoma City Thunder right away. The star guard poked the basketball out and turned turnovers into two points. He only missed two field goal attempts. Edwards also nailed a trio of three-pointers. Edwards […]

Before the Western Conference Finals, Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren addressed the significance of facing the Minnesota Timberwolves. Holmgren grew up watching the Timberwolves in Minneapolis. After calling his third-round series against Minnesota a “full-circle moment,” Chet revealed his feelings of nostalgia before Game 3 at the Target Center. When a reporter asked what […]

Although Anthony Edwards received a fine prior to Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals for using profanity, he has a deep, abiding love for his family and fans.  He often celebrates them with different-colored shoes and accessories. For example, Edwards likes to don a specialized orange bracelet in honor of a young fan battling […]

Julius Randle played a key role in helping the Minnesota Timberwolves reach the Western Conference Finals, shaking off previous postseason disappointments to become the dependable support Anthony Edwards required. But against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Randle’s impact has largely vanished. Draymond Green offered his take on Chris Finch’s surprising choice to bench Randle in Game […]

Minnesota Timberwolves superstar Anthony Edwards speaks his mind, and while fans love him for it, the NBA is often not too keen on the choice of Edwards’ words. Edwards’ use of profanity, in particular, has consistently drawn the attention of the NBA, which has fined Edwards numerous times. After the Timberwolves’ Game 1 loss, Edwards […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder continued their impressive playoff run on Thursday night, securing a 118-103 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals. With the win, Oklahoma City takes a 2-0 lead in the series, led once again by newly crowned MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s relentless scoring and control of the […]

Anthony Edwards summed up his frustration after the Minnesota Timberwolves’ Game 1 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder with a simple remark: “I definitely gotta shoot more. I only took 13 f—— shots,” That one slip was all it took for the NBA to hit him with a $50,000 fine for using profanity in a […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves were not able to tie the series going back home, as they lost 118-103 in Game 2 against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Some of the same problems that haunted them in Game 1 came back to face them two days later, and one of them was the play of Julius Randle. In […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder continue to trust their process versus the Minnesota Timberwolves, using their defensive toughness and offensive efficiency to grind down their opponent in the 2025 Western Conference Finals. MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the way with 38 points and eight assists, Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren combined to form a potent secondary punch […]

It’s natural for the team down 2-0 in an NBA Playoffs series to be frustrated, struggling to come up with answers, but the frustration the Minnesota Timberwolves are feeling at the moment is boiling over to their play on the court. During their 118-103 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 2 of the […]

Whenever someone in the NBA ascends to greatness, they tend to attract more and more vitriol. For Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the 2025 NBA MVP and the best player on the 68-win Oklahoma City Thunder that’s now up 2-0 against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference Finals courtesy of a 118-103 win on Thursday night, he […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves now have a hole to dig out of. Oklahoma City grabbed a 2-0 lead by rolling to the 118-103 Game 2 win Thursday. Anthony Edwards may have passed franchise legend Kevin Garnett in one category. But one analyst pointed out how Mike Conley could hold the key to a turnaround. Timberwolves reporter […]

Julius Randle appears to have gotten a new lease in his playoff life with the Minnesota Timberwolves. During the 2021 and 2023 NBA playoffs, back when he was with the New York Knicks, he was very prone to poor shooting nights and didn’t rise to the level that was needed as one of his team’s […]

Anthony Edwards made franchise playoff history that involved Kevin Garnett during Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday night. Throughout Garnett’s playoff career with the Timberwolves, he averaged 22.3 points per game after 47 total appearances. After his last appearance with the franchise in 2004, […]

The NBA news took an unexpected detour before Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals, and this time, it wasn’t about Anthony Edwards or Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. It was about Stephen A. Smith — or more specifically, his flamboyant entrance that instantly went viral on social media. Sporting a lavender suit, dark sunglasses, and enough swagger […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are rolling in Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals, leading the Minnesota Timberwolves 93-71 after three quarters of play. Chet Holmgren has been a big part of the Thunder’s lead, including a monster play late in the third quarter over Donte DiVincenzo. Thunder’s Chet Holmgren taunts Donte DiVincenzo, hit with […]

Rudy Gobert showed a unique way of locking in for the Minnesota Timberwolves Thursday. Only fans roasted him over his dribbling routine ahead of the Western Conference Finals Game 2 showdown. Gobert dribbled not one, but two basketballs. Unfortunately he lost control. ESPN takes us behind the scenes of Rudy Gobert’s ball handling routine 👀 […]

The 2025 Western Conference Finals features two of the most exciting teams in the NBA with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Oklahoma City Thunder taking on the Minnesota Timberwolves. The talk out of Denver the last few days, however, has been about Michael Malone and his comments regarding the MVP award and Nikola Jokic. Needless to say, […]