Minnesota Timberwolves

The San Antonio Spurs found themselves trailing by two in the dying seconds of Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals. Instead of stopping the clock, coach Mitch Johnson let his guys play. The decision ultimately backfired, as the Minnesota Timberwolves escaped the Frost Bank Center with a gritty 104-102 victory to steal home-court advantage. […] The post Spurs’ Mitch Johnson explains polarizing decision in close loss to Timberwolves appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Knicks and Timberwolves were both Game 1 winners as the second round got underway Monday night

Despite a late scare, the Minnesota Timberwolves held on for the win, 104-102, against the San Antonio Spurs in Game 1 of their second-round face-off in the playoffs at Frost Bank Center on Monday. The Spurs had the chance to steal the win, but Julian Champagnie missed his three-pointer at the buzzer. The breaks of […] The post Watch Anthony Edwards’ blatant travel that refs crucially missed in Timberwolves-Spurs Game 1 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

If there’s one thing that everyone is guaranteed to see from the Minnesota Timberwolves under the tutelage of Chris Finch come playoff time, it’s that they will show up and rise to the occasion. Coming off a first-round upset of the higher-seeded Denver Nuggets, the Timberwolves just went out and took Game 1 of their […] The post Chris Finch reveals what’s changed in Timberwolves’ playoff approach appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Spurs open the second round against the tough Timberwolves

The Minnesota Timberwolves need Anthony Edwards healthy if they’re going to take down the San Antonio Spurs in the second round of the NBA playoffs. They got their guy back for Game 1 to everyone’s surprise, but could it be a mistake? Edwards was made available for Game 1 between the Timberwolves and Spurs on […] The post Anthony Edwards suffers injury scare in Game 1 vs. Spurs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Minnesota Timberwolves, heading into their second-round matchup against the San Antonio Spurs in the 2026 NBA playoffs, have to be bracing for the fact that the Spurs’ defense is night and day better than the Denver Nuggets‘. Victor Wembanyama is the ultimate deterrent near the basket, and the Timberwolves will have to scale that […] The post Timberwolves’ Julius Randle posterizes Victor Wembanyama at the buzzer appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Minnesota Timberwolves All-Star Anthony Edwards has been cleared to play Monday night against the San Antonio Spurs in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals, returning 10 days after hyperextending his left knee. Edwards was expected to miss at least the first two games of the series in San Antonio, but the 6-foot-4 guard expedited his rehabilitation to play in the opener. “He's in,” Minnesota coach Chris Finch said.

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The NBA Playoffs second round started out in defensive fashion inside the Frost Bank Center. Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs and Rudy Gobert of the Minnesota Timberwolves became an anticipated first postseason battle. And both executed tone-setting defensive moves right away. Wemby picked up on a driving layup and protected the rim with […] The post Victor Wembanyama, Rudy Gobert trade defensive blows early in Game 1 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Timberwolves are interested in extending the contract of president basketball operations Tim Connelly, league sources tell Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link). Scotto reported last week that Minnesota was hoping to sign Connelly to a new deal. His current contract will expire in 2027. Connelly, a longtime Nuggets executive, was hired by the Timberwolves […]

Indiana Fever rookie point guard Raven Johnson opened up a little bit about her long-time friendship with Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards on Monday. However, while reflecting on the types of conversations they have, the former South Carolina Lady Gamecock teased Edwards about his Adidas shoes. While talking with media members on Monday, Johnson claimed […] The post Fever’s Raven Johnson hilariously calls out Anthony Edwards over his own shoes appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Bulls are hiring Hawks senior vice president Bryson Graham as the franchise's new Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations.

The Western Conference Semifinal opener will tip off at 9:30 p.m. ET on Peacock.

Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards is expected to play in Game 1 against the Spurs barring a pregame setback, sources told ESPN.

The Minnesota Timberwolves guard will miss the series opener against the San Antonio Spurs due to a lingering right calf issue L'articolo Ayo Dosunmu ruled out for Timberwolves-Spurs Game 1 proviene da Sportando.

Wolves in 6? Steal Wemby’s underwear? What else did you all have to say heading into round 2?

Kevin O’Connor & Adam Mares break down what went wrong for the Denver Nuggets in the Playoffs and preview the Western Conference semifinals.

With the San Antonio Spurs set to take on the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference Semifinals, all eyes shift to what could define the next phase of Victor Wembanyama’s rise. After shutting down Nikola Jokic for an entire series and helping the Timberwolves past the 2021 champions, Rudy Gobert will know that he is […] The post 3 Victor Wembanyama bold playoff predictions vs. Rudy Gobert after Nikola Jokic shutdown appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Minnesota is embarking on its third straight conference finals appearance, and coach Chris Finch’s team is frankly better as an underdog.