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Mavs 124, Wolves 103: Dallas Duo Dazzles, Punches NBA Finals Ticket

Mavericks stars Luka Dončić and Kyrie Irving dominated the Timberwolves with 36 points each, leading Dallas back to its first NBA Finals since 2011. Anthony Edwards and Karl-Anthony Towns each scored 28 for Minnesota.

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Playoff Game Preview #16: Wolves vs. Mavericks

Karl-Anthony Towns and the Timberwolves look to keep their season alive against Luka Dončić and a Mavericks team looking to advance to their first NBA Finals since 2011.

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Aces 80, Lynx 66: Wilson’s 29 Points, 15 Boards Power Champs to Big Win

A’ja Wilson stuffed the stat sheet with 29 points, 15 rebounds, four blocks and two steals to lead Las Vegas over Minnesota, who got 18 points and 13 rebounds from Napheesa Collier in the loss.

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We’re Hiring! SB Nation is Looking for a New Editor-In-Chief of Canis Hoopus

The new hire would take over after the conclusion of the Timberwolves’ season.

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Reacts: Can the Timberwolves Pull Off the Improbable, Defeat Mavs in 7?

NBA teams are 0-154 when falling behind 3-0 in a playoff series. Could Anthony Edwards and the Wolves come back and beat Luka Dončić and the Mavericks in seven games?

Wolves 105, Mavs 100: Towns’ 20-Point Second Half Extends Minnesota’s Season

Karl-Anthony Towns scored 20 of his 25 points in the second half, while Anthony Edwards put up 29 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists to force a Game 5. Luka Dončić added 28 points in the loss for Dallas.

Playoff Game Preview #15: Wolves at Mavericks

Anthony Edwards and the Timberwolves look to stave off elimination and avoid a sweep at the hands of the Mavericks, as Kyrie Irving looks to extend his perfect 14-0 record in close-out games.

Mavs 116, Wolves 107: Stars Shine for Dallas in the Fourth, Take 3-0 Lead

Luka Dončić and Kyrie Irving each scored a game-high 33 points, including a combined 21 in the fourth quarter to lead the Mavericks past the Timberwolves, who got 26 points from Anthony Edwards in the loss.

Lynx 92, Dream 79: McBride’s 3-Point Party

Kayla McBride leads the Lynx with 31 points on a career-high-tying six 3-pointers made, as the Minnesota defense does the rest to take down Atlanta.

Playoff Game Preview #14: Wolves at Mavericks

For the second consecutive series, the Wolves find their backs against the wall in the worst possible way, and they go on the road to try and re-prove themselves in Big D.

Lynx 84, Liberty 67: A 3-Point Barrage Moves Minnesota to 3-1

Napheesa Collier and Alanna Smith scored 15 points each to lead the Lynx, who shot 14/28 from 3 to down the Liberty, who got a game-high 20 points from Breanna Stewart in the loss.

Mavs 109, Wolves 108: Another Dončić Dagger Gives Dallas a 2-0 Series Lead

Luka Dončić hit the game-winning 3 with 3.0 seconds left to cap off a triple-double of 32 points, 13 assists and 10 rebounds to take down the Timberwolves, who got 23 points from Naz Reid in the loss.

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Timberwolves Star Anthony Edwards Wins Three 2024 NBA Fan Favorite Awards

Minnesota’s budding superstar takes home three NBA Fan Favorite Awards — Dunk of the Year, Block of the Year, and Photo of the Year for his work during his 2023-24 All-Star campaign.

Sun 83, Lynx 82: Connecticut’s Big 3 Prevails in Overtime Thriller

For the second straight game, extra time was needed for the Minnesota Lynx, this time falling in the extra frame in the final seconds.

Playoff Game Preview #13: Wolves vs. Mavericks

After dropping Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals at home, Anthony Edwards and the Timberwolves aim to tie the series at one apiece before games 3 and 4 in Dallas.

Reacts Results: Wolves Fans Predict Western Conference Finals Winner and X-Factors

How confident are Timberwolves fans that their favorite team will make the NBA Finals for the first time? And which players do they think will become X-Factors?

Mavs 108, Wolves 105: Dončić’s 15 Fourth Quarter Points Fuel Comeback Win

Luka Dončić scored a game-high 33 points to lead the Dallas Mavericks to a Game 1 road win over the Minnesota Timberwolves, who got 24 from Jaden McDaniels in the loss.

Playoff Game Preview #12: Wolves vs. Mavericks

Luka Dončić leads Dallas into their second Western Conference Finals in three years, while Anthony Edwards and Minnesota will look to make good on their second appearance in 20 seasons.

Timberwolves Star Anthony Edwards Earns All-NBA Second Team Honors

The 22-year-old superstar averaged 25.9 points, 5.4 rebounds and 5.1 assists per game in 79 regular season appearances, leading the Wolves to the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference Playoffs.

Canis Pulsus Vol. 34 - WCF Postseason Predictions & Reactions Results

Timberwolves fans share their thoughts on the Wolves postseason performances and upcoming predictions.

Minnesota Timberwolves Playoff Grades: Round 2 vs Denver Nuggets Report Card

With the franchise advancing to the Western Conference Finals for the first time in 20 years, how did Anthony Edwards, Karl-Anthony Towns, Rudy Gobert and the rest of the roster grade out?

Series Preview Guide: #3 Timberwolves vs. #5 Mavericks

Fresh off taking down the defending champion Denver Nuggets, Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves now set their sights on stopping another dominant duo in Luka Dončić, Kyrie Irving and the Dallas Mavericks.

Lynx Star Napheesa Collier Earns WNBA Western Conference Player of the Week Honors

Collier earns Player of the Week for the fifth time in her career after leading the Minnesota Lynx to a 2-0 start to the 2024 WNBA season.

Rudy Gobert and Jaden McDaniels Selected to NBA All-Defensive Team

Gobert received 99 first place votes and was selected to the All-Defensive First Team, while McDaniels received six first place votes and 54 second place votes to earn All-Defensive Second Team honors.

5 Questions About the Mavericks with Kirk Henderson of Mavs Moneyball

Luka Dončić, Kyrie Irving and the Mavs look significantly different from team that played in the four regular season matchups with the Wolves. Kirk Henderson of Mavs Moneyball helps us learn more about Dallas ahead of the Western Conference Finals.

They Got Nikola Jokić But We Got Jaden McDaniels

McDaniels scored 21 points in the Wolves’ Game 6 win over the Nuggets before following it with 23 points in Minnesota’s historic comeback win in Game 7, marking the first time in his career he recorded back-to-back games of 20+ points.

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Reacts: Western Conference Finals X-Factors and Predictions

Which Timberwolves and Mavericks player will make the biggest impact on the Western Conference Finals? Will Anthony Edwards lead Minnesota to their first NBA Finals, or will Luka Dončić bring Dallas back?

Canis Pulsus Vol. 34 - WCF Postseason Predictions & Reactions

The fans were spot on in their predictions. Can they keep it going into the Western Conference Finals?

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Anthony Edwards’ epic line to Charles Barkley is now a Minnesota Tourism website

Minnesota Tourism turned an epic line from Anthony Edwards into a new website

Wolves 98, Nuggets 90: Rocky Mountain High

The Minnesota Timberwolves are heading to the Western Conference Finals. Karl-Anthony Towns and Jaden McDaniels led the way with 23 points apiece with four other Wolves in double-figures.

Playoff Game Preview #11: Wolves at Nuggets

The Minnesota Timberwolves are playing in a Game 7 for the second time in franchise history. They face off against the defending champions for the right to advance to the Western Conference Finals and face the Dallas Mavericks.

Lynx 102, Storm 93: Collier Scores 29, Secures Win in a Double Overtime Marathon

Minnesota topped Seattle for the second straight game, coming out on top in double overtime in the home opener to remain undefeated on the season.

Film Room: How Karl-Anthony Towns Dominated Game 6 for the Timberwolves

Even though Minnesota’s victory margin was huge, KAT’s box score wasn’t impressive on the surface. But with a closer look, he was the Wolves’ MVP of Game 6 on both ends of the court.

Wolves 115, Nuggets 70: Minnesota Dominates From Start to Finish to Force Game 7

Anthony Edwards provided a game-high 27 points, while Jaden McDaniels scored 21 big points and the Wolves’ three bigs corralled 38 rebounds to lead Minnesota past Denver and force a Game 7.