The Minnesota Timberwolves’ reserves expected the Golden State Warriors’ depth players to pressure them full court when Chris Finch and Steve Kerr emptied the bench in Game 2. They knew Kerr drew criticism (and praise) for pulling his starters early in Game 5 of the first round against the Houston Rockets. Like Golden State’s starters, its depth guys are relentless. It’s part … [Read more...] about The Wolves Are In A Race Against Time
Bill Guerin Could Have Prepared For The Marco Rossi Situation Last Summer
The Minnesota Wild are entering one of their most exciting offseasons in franchise history. Freed from the shackles of a $14.7 dead cap hit in each of the past three seasons and fueled by eight straight first-round exits in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, big moves could be coming and a notable free agent… … [Read more...] about Bill Guerin Could Have Prepared For The Marco Rossi Situation Last Summer
The Wolves Are Slowing Things Down To Grind Out Wins
Naz Reid spoke on what it took to steal a win in Golden State after Saturday night’s 102-97 rock fight to take a 2-1 series lead. “Defense. Defense,” Neid said. “Stuff happens, not gonna play perfect for 82-plus games, so you have to figure out how to dog the game out and win it.” Naz would bring up defense again when reflecting on the game moments later. “We didn’t play the … [Read more...] about The Wolves Are Slowing Things Down To Grind Out Wins
Tiny Nick’s Gambling Picks 05/10
Locks NBA (0.75 Unit) Minnesota Timberwolves -5 @ Golden State Warriors (-110; Odds via DraftKings): 7:30 PM CT on ABC It’s amazing what can happen when some three’s drop. The struggles from deep for the best teams in the NBA has been the key storyline of the playoffs, and obviously the Wolves have fallen victim to that on multiple occasions. But they don’t need many to fall in … [Read more...] about Tiny Nick’s Gambling Picks 05/10
Ryan Fitzgerald Is Finding Comfort In the Place Where His Career Began
St. Paul – When Ryan Fitzgerald signed a minor league deal with the Minnesota Twins this offseason, he was searching for a place where he could be comfortable with himself at the plate. The soon-to-be 31-year-old knows there isn’t much he can do to change his swing or bat speed to perform well. Fitzgerald’s most important goal was to be with an organization that would let him … [Read more...] about Ryan Fitzgerald Is Finding Comfort In the Place Where His Career Began