NEW YORK (AP) — Naz Reid was having a productive season as a reserve when the Minnesota Timberwolves needed him in the starting lineup while playing without All-Star Karl-Anthony Towns. Minnesota's Naz Reid (AP) Reid was excellent in that role, too, helping the Timberwolves to the second-best...
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...
