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Timberwolves 123, Thunder 111: Lightning in a Bottle
Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in! Despite the game being their fourth in five nights, the Minnesota Timberwolves took down the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday night. It was their third straight victory after losing their previous five games, including an awful night at Target Center last Sunday. Before […]
Game Preview #49 – Timberwolves vs. Thunder
Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Oklahoma City ThunderDate: January 29th, 2026Time: 8:30 PM CSTLocation: Targer CenterTelevision Coverage: Prime VideoRadio Coverage: Wolves App, iHeart Radio After stumbling and bumbling through that four-game skid, the Wolves have finally done the thing you’re supposed to do when your season starts wobbling: beat the teams you’re better than. They took care […]
Timberwolves 118, Mavericks 105: Homecoming for Julius Randle
Game Story Wednesday evening was just another game for the Minnesota Timberwolves where their opponents, the Dallas Mavericks, were missing the majority of their rotation players. The number one overall pick, Cooper Flagg, was out for just the fourth game of the season. Joining him on the sidelines was Kyrie Irving, Anthony Davis, Klay Thompson, […]
Game Preview #48 – Timberwolves at Mavericks
Minnesota Timberwolves at Dallas MavericksDate: January 28th, 2026Time: 7:30 PM CSTLocation: American Airlines CenterTelevision Coverage: FanDuel Sports Network – NorthRadio Coverage: KFAN FM, Wolves App, iHeart Radio The Wolves finally stopped the bleeding Monday night, snapping the five-game losing streak by beating the Warriors’ B squad at Target Center. And yes, we all understand the […]
Timberwolves 108, Warriors 83: A Game with Good Bones
The injury lists were longer than your last grocery list. If you are on the Golden State Warriors and are a notable rotation player, you likely didn’t play on this back-to-back. We were in Notes app territory. Conversely, no Anthony Edwards for the nagging foot infection he’s been dealing with, and came off of a […]
“What I felt was that their group was suffering”: A Miserable Night at Target Center
The Minneapolis and Twin Cities community has been through a lot the past couple of weeks. The presence of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents has caused constant feelings of unease, fear, and anger, with many people apprehensive about even leaving their homes. It only got harder over the weekend. On Saturday morning, an […]
“What I felt was that their group was suffering”: A Miserable Night at Target Center
The Minneapolis and Twin Cities community has been through a lot the past couple of weeks. The presence of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents has caused constant feelings of unease, fear, and anger, with many people apprehensive about even leaving their homes. It only got harder over the weekend. On Saturday morning, an […]
Game Preview #47 – Timberwolves vs. Warriors
Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Golden State WarriorsDate: January 26th, 2026Time: 8:30 PM CSTLocation: Target CenterTelevision Coverage: PeacockRadio Coverage: KFAN FM, Wolves App, iHeart Radio There are bad losses, and then there are losses that make you question whether everyone in the building is actually watching the same sport you are. Sunday afternoon against Golden State landed […]
Minnesota Lynx Offseason Update Vol. 7: Double-Doubles and Two-Way Play
The start of a new week means another new Lynx Offseason Update! Though we know there is a lot going on outside of the game of basketball right now, we hope this gives you somewhat of an escape to think about sports and how it can unify all of us. Over the past week, Lynx […]
Warriors 111, Timberwolves 85: Just Bad
Let me start by saying that there are so many things that are more important than basketball. I hope many of you were enjoying those as much as one can given the events of the recent few days. Everyone knows why tonight’s game was played tonight and not yesterday. Target Center was absolutely devoid of […]
Warriors 111, Timberwolves 85: Just Bad
Let me start by saying that there are so many things that are more important than basketball. I hope many of you were enjoying those as much as one can given the events of the recent few days. Everyone knows why tonight’s game was played tonight and not yesterday. Target Center was absolutely devoid of […]
NBA Postpones Timberwolves-Warriors Game
The NBA has postponed Saturday’s game between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Golden State Warriors after a Minneapolis man was shot and killed by federal agents. The shooting took place on Saturday morning in South Minneapolis following a confrontation between observers and federal officials. The man was later identified as Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old ICU […]
Game Preview #46 – Timberwolves vs. Warriors
Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Golden State WarriorsDate: January 24th, 2026Time: 4:30 PM CSTLocation: Target CenterTelevision Coverage: ABCRadio Coverage: Wolves App, iHeart Radio It’s one thing to break your New Year’s resolution when the calendar creeps into late January. That’s normal. That’s human. That’s “I’ll start dieting again Monday” culture. It’s another thing to look that resolution […]
Bulls 120, Timberwolves 115: A Foul Effort at Target Center
On a freezing cold Thursday night in Minneapolis, the Minnesota Timberwolves desperately needed a win. They had lost their previous three games and had fallen to seventh place in the Western Conference. They were unable to get it as they were taken down by the middling Chicago Bulls 120-115. Just like the previous game against […]
Be a Part of the Wolves AAPI Night 2026 Celebration
Sometimes, things are bigger than basketball. On Thursday, January 22nd, the Minnesota Timberwolves will be hosting their 2026 AAPI Night celebration leading up and into their game against the Chicago Bulls. In the wake of all that has been going on in the local Minneapolis community, it is crucial to hold spaces for communities of […]
Game Preview #45 – Timberwolves vs. Bulls
Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Chicago BullsDate: January 22nd, 2026Time: 7:00 PM CSTLocation: Target CenterTelevision Coverage: FanDuel Sports Network – NorthRadio Coverage: Wolves App, iHeart Radio The calendar has flipped into late January, the “new year, new me” energy is gone, the gym membership card is somewhere in the couch cushions, and the Minnesota Timberwolves have somehow […]
Minnesota Lynx Announce 2026 Regular Season Schedule
Though we are still waiting for any word on a new Collective Bargaining Agreement in order to have a WNBA season take place, the Minnesota Lynx and other teams across the league announced their 2026 regular season schedules on Wednesday. Minnesota plans to open up its regular season on opening night in May, hosting the […]
Jazz 127, Timberwolves 122: Death by 1,000 Backdoor Cuts
The Texas back-to-back was fun, but in both matchups, a shorthanded Minnesota Timberwolves team was edged in the last few minutes of each game. Minnesota looked to get back on track in a slightly later than usual 8 PM CT tipoff against the Utah Jazz in the place that Rudy Gobert, Mike Conley, Joe Ingles, […]
Canis Pulsus Vol. 46 – Semester 1 Report Card (‘25-’26) Results
Who would’ve thought that the Minnesota Timberwolves would be 27-14 at the halfway point of the season? Probably the five of you who predicted that Minnesota would finish with a 54-28 record in our predictions edition of Canis Pulsus! Three and a half months later, 72 voters shared their grades. Welcome to… Canis Pulsus Vol. […]
Game Preview #44 – Timberwolves at Jazz
Minnesota Timberwolves at Utah JazzDate: January 20th, 2026Time: 8:00 PM CSTLocation: Delta CenterTelevision Coverage: FanDuel Sports Network – NorthRadio Coverage: Wolves App, iHeart Radio The Timberwolves limp out of their Texas two-step having stumbled twice, once in Houston, once in San Antonio, and the standings, as always, offer zero sympathy. On paper, it’s two losses. […]
Two Words, Wolves Pod: Ant Scores Career-High 55 Points, Lose on Back-to-Back Nights
On today’s episode, Ryan Eichten and Leo Sun go over the Minnesota Timberwolves’ recent losses to the San Antonio Spurs and Houston Rockets and much more: — Anthony Edwards set his career high in points on Saturday in San Antonio with 55 points. Edwards’ shot-making and overall offensive game have hit another level this season […]
Minnesota Lynx Offseason Update Vol. 6: Strong Week Across the Globe
The start of a new week means another new Lynx Offseason Update! This past week, Minnesota Lynx players put on a strong showing across the globe, with Unrivaled action continuing in Miami and league-play picking back up overseas. Currently, 11 of the 12 Lynx players planning to play this offseason are hitting the hardwood, three […]
Spurs 126, Timberwolves 123: Edwards’ Double Nickel Still Short Changed
Game Story Six days ago, the Minnesota Timberwolves were the talk of the NBA discourse after a ridiculous 19-point comeback over the San Antonio Spurs. It was filled with late game drama and a photo finish. Most of the talk was about the duel between two of the faces o the league, as Anthony Edwards […]
Game Preview #43 – Timberwolves at Spurs
Minnesota Timberwolves at San Antonio SpursDate: January 17th, 2026Time: 7:00 PM CSTLocation: Frost Bank CenterTelevision Coverage: FanDuel Sports Network – NorthRadio Coverage: Wolves App, iHeart Radio There are losses where you shrug, chalk it up as a schedule loss, and move on. And then there are losses that linger because you know exactly how winnable […]
Rockets 110, Timberwolves 105: Randle and Durant Duel in Houston
That was a fun one, just wish it had started a little bit earlier. Late Friday night, the Minnesota Timberwolves took on the Houston Rockets. It was the second straight game for the Wolves without Anthony Edwards as he recovers from an infection in his toe. Timberwolves Head Coach Chris Finch said he is still […]
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