The Minnesota Timberwolves were looking for a spark in Game 3. Rookie wing Terrence Shannon Jr. provided it. The Wolves won big and got back into the Western Conference Finals series against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Shannon scored 15 points in 13 minutes to help Minnesota to a blowout victory over Oklahoma City. The rookie was so good that Timberwolves coach Chris Finch is … [Read more...] about Terrence Shannon Jr Earned More Playing Time For Wolves With Big Game 3
Mike Conley Hopes To Play At Least Two More Seasons
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Conley is "having a ball" as he chases his first NBA Finals appearance. Conley is having so much fun and feels good enough that he's hoping to extend his NBA career by at least two more seasons. "I'm having a ball, bro, honestly," Conley said. "I tell the guys all the time, 'If you see a day where I'm not smiling and not having a good time and … [Read more...] about Mike Conley Hopes To Play At Least Two More Seasons
Anthony Edwards Fined $50K For Postgame Profanity Following Game 1
The NBA fined Anthony Edwards $50,000 for "using profane language during a media interview" on Wednesday. Following the Wolves' 114-88 loss to the Thunder in Game 1, Edwards said he only "took 13 f---ing shots" and that he needed to be more aggressive in Game 2. Edwards finished with 18 points on 5-of-13 shooting. Edwards has now been fined $430,000 this season. … [Read more...] about Anthony Edwards Fined $50K For Postgame Profanity Following Game 1
Julius Randle Vows To ‘Figure It Out’ After 6-Point Performance In Game 2 Loss To Thunder
Julius Randle struggled to his worst playoff performance Thursday night, scoring just six points on 2-of-11 shooting as the Minnesota Timberwolves fell to Oklahoma City 118-103 in Game 2. The Timberwolves now trail the Western Conference finals series 2-0 heading home to Target Center. Randle missed all three of his three-point attempts and committed four turnovers against the … [Read more...] about Julius Randle Vows To ‘Figure It Out’ After 6-Point Performance In Game 2 Loss To Thunder
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander On Receiving MVP Trophy Before Game 2 Win: ‘My Emotions Were So High’
The Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 118-103 on Thursday night in Game 2 to take a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference finals. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who was presented the MVP trophy before the game, scored 38 points on 12-of-21 shooting. "I feel like all my emotions were so high, but I was a little bit tired out there, especially at the start," … [Read more...] about Shai Gilgeous-Alexander On Receiving MVP Trophy Before Game 2 Win: ‘My Emotions Were So High’