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Circumstances looked pretty dire for the Minnesota Timberwolves in the aftermath of their Game 5 loss to the Denver Nuggets in the second round of the 2024 NBA playoffs. It looked like the Nuggets had figured them out, and it’s not like playing in front of Target Center, like the Timberwolves and Nuggets would do […]

We’re going all the way, ladies and gentlemen! After dropping three straight games and going on the brink of elimination, the Minnesota Timberwolves forced Game 7 against the Denver Nuggets. They did so in style: a 45-point thrashing of the defending champions to force a rubber match for a Western Conference Finals slot. One might […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves were in grave danger of seeing what has been a 2023-24 season full of promise come to an early end after the Denver Nuggets gained control of the series by rattling off three straight wins, including two at Target Center, to take a 3-2 lead. But Anthony Edwards and company put their […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves were on the ropes heading into Game 6 of their second-round matchup against the reigning champion Denver Nuggets. The Nuggets have seemingly taken control of the series after rattling off three straight victories to come to within one win away from returning to the Western Conference Finals, but the Timberwolves wasted no […]

Game 6 was not even close. It was the momentum shifter that the Minnesota Timberwolves needed to win over Nikola Jokic’s Denver Nuggets. Everyone on Chirs Finch’s squad was executing flawlessly on offense. Their defensive coverages were also extremely tight by the end of this NBA Playoffs clash. While Anthony Edwards got a lot of […]

MINNEAPOLIS — The second-round series between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Denver Nuggets has been truly mesmerizing. The Wolves trounced the Nuggets in the first two games proving home-court advantage meant nothing. Denver then came to Minnesota and stole the two games back. After a dominant Game 5 from Nikola Jokic, the Timberwolves’ backs were up […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves seemed to be on the verge of upsetting the defending champions after taking a 2-0 series lead over the Denver Nuggets in the Western Conference Semifinals. Denver bounced back, however, and the Nuggets now hold a 3-2 lead heading into Game 6. With the Timberwolves’ season on the line, guard Mike Conley […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves started Round 2 off with a bang. Minnesota quickly took a stronghold over the Denver Nuggets by winning Games 1 and 2 on the road. However, the Nuggets’ championship experience has shown up since. With a few adjustments, Denver has roared back and now holds a 3-2 series lead heading into Game […]

The NBA’s three-time Most Valuable Player went unconscious in Game 5. With the Minnesota Timberwolves-Denver Nuggets series lead on the line, the Nuggets and their top player would not be denied. In the third quarter, Jokic pushed the Denver lead to double digits behind a stellar 16-point quarter individually. Nuggets’ coach Michael Malone was thoroughly […]

Things can change quickly in the NBA, and Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves are currently finding that out the hard way. After losing Game 5 of their Western Conference semifinals series against the Denver Nuggets by a score of 112-97, the Timberwolves have quickly gone from holding a commanding 2-0 lead over the Nuggets […]

The Denver Nuggets have changed the entire narrative of the Western Conference semifinals against the Minnesota Timberwolves and it is mainly because of the efforts of stars Nikola Jokic and especially Jamal Murray. When it comes to the latter, his status for Tuesday’s Game 5 is up in the air due to his listing on […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves and Denver Nuggets are engaged in a heated and entertaining battle in the second round of the NBA Playoffs, led by two of the biggest names in the league Anthony Edwards and Nikola Jokic. San Antonio Spurs legend Manu Ginobili has become part of those intrigued by the matchup pitting an upstart […]

After going on the road and defeating the defending NBA Champions in Game’s 1 and 2 of their 2nd Round series, the Minnesota Timberwolves went back home with an opportunity to potentially sweep the Denver Nuggets out of the NBA Playoffs. However, Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, Aaron Gordon and the Nuggets had other plans. Facing […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves had a golden opportunity in front of them when they returned home from their dominant Game 2 win over the reigning champion Denver Nuggets. A 2-0 series lead with back-to-back home games to potentially close out the series. However, Denver flexed their championship might in both Games 3 and 4. The Target […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves dropped back-to-back games in their NBA Playoffs Western Conference second round series against the Denver Nuggets at home. But Anthony Edwards made things interesting through a spicy exchange with Nuggets guard Jamal Murray. In Game 4 on Sunday, the Nuggets beat the Timberwolves 115-107, which tied the series at 2-2 before heading back […]

Anthony Edwards’ mother was Yvette Edwards. She died tragically from cancer when Anthony was in the eighth grade. We are certain that Yvette would be proud of the man Anthony has become, as he has risen to one of the top up-and-coming superstars in the NBA and a role model off the court for the […]

This was bound to happen. After winning the first two games, the Minnesota Timberwolves had dreams of sweeping the Denver Nuggets in the playoffs. It was a crazy thought, but it certainly seemed possible with the way they’ve playing. Upon returning to their home floor, though, Minnesota quickly realized that this series isn’t going to […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have been the talk of the association this postseason. The Wolves accomplished their first ever series sweep in the first round by dismantling Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and the Phoenix Suns. The Timberwolves continued their winning ways in the altitude. Minnesota snuck by the Denver Nuggets in Game 1 and then completely […]

Anthony Edwards is currently one of the fastest rising stars in the NBA. Despite being only 22 years of age, the two-time All-Star is the face of the Timberwolves franchise. Moreover, he recently led the Timberwolves past Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns in the first round of the NBA Playoffs. Currently, the Timberwolves are […]

Ever since Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones offered LeBron James a contract in 2011, fans and pundits alike have wondered which NBA players could make the jump to the gridiron. Recently, Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards has come up in that conversation, due to his freakish athleticism. Former NFL defensive end Chris Long championed Edwards’ […]

Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards has received no shortage of Michael Jordan comparisons over the past couple of years. The comparisons have become increasingly common this season amid Minnesota’s success. Edwards has heard the comparisons. He shared his honest thoughts during a recent interview with Malika Andrews on Good Morning America. “Yeah, for sure,” Edwards […]

Rising star Anthony Edwards has been the cornerstone of the Minnesota Timberwolves on both ends of the floor, with more NBA analysts and observers taking notice of his work. Naz Reid joined the growing chorus of praises for his teammate, whose work ethic he has experienced up close. Edwards has been gaining more admirers due […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves now have the second-highest chance to win the Larry O’Brien trophy at 21.7%, according to ESPN. That number does not come without merit. Anthony Edwards and Karl-Anthony Towns torched the Nikola Jokic-led Denver Nuggets two games in a row. Being able to do all that without their Defensive Player of the Year, […]

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards is quickly rising as one of the faces of the NBA, with Head Coach Chris Finch is among those singing praises. In addition, analysts and peers alike have increasingly made comparisons between Edwards and Michael Jordan. During this year’s playoffs, Anthony Edwards is averaging 32.3 points on 54.7% shooting with […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have plenty of time to rest before their Friday tip-off against the defending champion Denver Nuggets on Friday. In the meantime, the Timberwolves and their fans are busy taking in Rudy Gobert’s heartfelt message to the Timberwolves community after winning Defensive Player of the Year over Victor Wembanyama. Former DPOY Dwight Howard […]

The virtual courts of NBA 2K24 are reflecting the real-life heroics seen on basketball’s biggest stage, particularly from standout players like Anthony Edwards, Jalen Brunson, and Kyrie Irving. With the first round of the NBA Playoffs complete, the latest NBA 2K24 player ratings update has highlighted these athletes for their outstanding postseason performances. 🚨 New […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves shocked the NBA world by stealing two games in Denver against Mike Malone’s defending champion Nuggets. Anthony Edwards has suddenly become the second coming of Michael Jordan while Nikola Jokic of the Nuggets has been rendered ineffective by a tag team of Rudy Gobert and Karl-Anthony Towns, with support from rising star […]

Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks are in the midst of an important offseason for the future of the franchise following a disastrous 2023-24 campaign. While Young continued to put up brilliant stats prior to an injury that sidelined him for over a month, the Hawks floundered in the standings during the second year under […]

The Golden State Warriors’ Draymond Green hasn’t shied away from speaking his mind during his time in the NBA, and now Nuggets star Jamal Murray has caught his attention. Murray incurred the wrath of fans after ‘dangerously’ tossing a heat pack onto the court following the Nuggets’ Game Two loss. Green had a harsh take […]

On the same day he was quoted for wanting his comparisons to an all-time great to stop, Anthony Edwards put on another show in a Minnesota Timberwolves 106-80 win over the Denver Nuggets in Game 2 of their conference semifinal series. Playing with the confidence and swagger that paints an eerily similar picture to that […]

Anthony Edwards led the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 106-80 beatdown of the Denver Nuggets on Monday night that gave the Timberwolves a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference semifinals over the reigning NBA champions. Edwards finished the game with 27 points for the Timberwolves, and even received ”MVP’ chants in Ball Arena, the Nuggets’ home […]

Game 2 of the Minnesota Timberwolves-Denver Nuggets series may be underway, but it seems like Magic Johnson hasn’t gotten over the opening clash yet. Posting on X (Twitter) hours ago, Johnson raved about Anthony Edwards’ 43-point outing this past Saturday. “If you missed the Timberwolves’ victory over the Nuggets, you missed Anthony Edwards’ exciting and […]

As the face of the Minnesota Timberwolves, there’s no doubt that Anthony Edwards is one of the top rising stars in the NBA today. Many basketball fans will also agree that the two-time All-Star is a walking human highlight reel, thanks to his ability to just dunk on nearly everybody. In fact, there have been […]

NBA players are always compared to legends of the past, oftentimes leading to insurmountable expectations. For Minnesota Timberwolves superstar Anthony Edwards, his comparison has suddenly become none other than the one and only Michael Jordan. The similarities between Edwards’ game at 22 years old and Jordan’s when he was early in his career with the […]

Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets are facing a tough task against the upstart Minnesota Timberwolves and their exciting young core led by Anthony Edwards. In Game 1, the Timberwolves took the series opener on the road, 106-99, led by Edwards’ 43 points, seven rebounds and three assists. The loss put the defending NBA champions in […]

Anthony Edwards continued his playoff dominance on Saturday, leading the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 106-99 win over the Denver Nuggets. No matter who the Nuggets assigned as defender, Edwards was money from all over the floor. Still, his 43-point night didn’t come without obstacles, such as the controversial technical foul he received late in the […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves jumped out in front of their Western Conference Semifinals series against the Denver Nuggets with a 106-99 win in Game 1. The Timberwolves stole homecourt advantage from the Nuggets behind another epic performance from star shooting guard Anthony Edward, who had 43 points in the win. Edwards was so good for the […]

Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves entered their playoff series with the Denver Nuggets expecting a war, and sure enough, they were mentally prepared for it. So when Nikola Jokic and Co. threw everything they had on the Wolves in Game 1, they didn’t falter and prevented a collapse. As a result, the Timberwolves were […]

Everyone has been left in awe by Anthony Edward after he guided the Minnesota Timberwolves to a huge 106-99 win over the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night. With that win in Mile High City, Minnesota was able to take a 1-0 series lead versus the defending champions, but it appears that Edwards is what everyone’s […]