MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Jaden McDaniels scored 25 points for a career best in the playoffs and spearheaded another stifling defensive performance by the Minnesota Timberwolves in a 105-93 victory over the Phoenix Suns to take a 2-0 lead in their first-round series on Tuesday night, April 23. Phoenix...
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Bradley Beal scored 36 points on 6-for-6 shooting from 3-point range and the Phoenix Suns beat the Minnesota Timberwolves, 125-106, on Sunday, April 14, to stay out of the play-in tournament and set up a rematch in the first round of the NBA playoffs. Phoenix Suns guard Bradley...
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Klay Thompson found his offensive groove in a hurry, even on the toughest of shots with a defender in his face. Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson shoots a 3-pointer over Utah Jazz guard Collin Sexton during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, April 7, in...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Anthony Davis delivered a sensational game on the eve of his 31st birthday on Sunday, March 10, scoring 27 points with 25 rebounds in the Los Angeles Lakers' 120-109 NBA victory over Western Conference high-fliers Minnesota. Anthony Davis of the Los Angeles Lakers is fouled by...
NEW YORK (AFP) -- Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert was fined $100,000 by the NBA on Sunday, March 10, for criticizing officiating and making an inappropriate gesture at a game referee. Minnesota Timberwolves' French center Rudy Gobert (AFP) The punishment came for conduct by the 7-foot-1...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Minnesota Timberwolves All-Star center Karl-Anthony Towns has a meniscus injury in his left knee and will miss "a significant period of time," ESPN reported on Thursday, March 7. Minnesota Timberwolves All-Star center Karl-Anthony Towns (AFP/File photo) Citing unnamed...
WASHINGTON (AFP) -- NBA overall leader Boston delivered a devastating and historic performance in routing the Golden State Warriors, 140-88, on Sunday, March 3, stretching the Celtics' win streak to 11 games. Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics takes a shot between Klay Thompson and Lester Quinones...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 33 points and grabbed 13 rebounds as the Milwaukee Bucks roared out of the NBA All-Star break with a 112-107 victory over Western Conference leaders Minnesota on Friday, Feb. 23. Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks goes up for a shot...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Zion Williamson drove for the game-winning layup in the waning seconds on Friday, Feb. 2, lifting the New Orleans Pelicans to a 114-113 NBA victory over the San Antonio Spurs. Zion Williamson of the New Orleans Pelicans (AFP) ​ Williamson finished with 33 points and...
NEW YORK (AFP) -- Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards was fined $40,000 by the NBA on Wednesday, Jan. 31, for repeatedly publicly criticizing referees following a 107-101 victory at Oklahoma City on Monday, Jan. 29. Anthony Edwards of the Minnesota Timberwolves (AFP) Edwards led the...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Nikola Jokic scored a 25-point triple double as the Denver Nuggets handed new Milwaukee coach Doc Rivers a 113-107 defeat on Monday, Jan. 29, in his first game in charge. Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks defends Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena on...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- The Minnesota Timberwolves poured it on in the fourth quarter, surging to a 118-103 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Thursday, Jan. 18, to maintain their NBA Western Conference lead over Oklahoma City, who beat the Utah Jazz 134-129. Anthony Edwards of the Minnesota...
