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
Sitting Nyquist Would Have Sent a Message to Future Wild Teams
Just like relationships, some losses in sports are just harder to move on from than others. It’s why, over a week later, we are still here dissecting the most recent first round collapse by the Minnesota Wild. You can try and sugarcoat it, as many have done all week, but the truth is still star… … [Read more...] about Sitting Nyquist Would Have Sent a Message to Future Wild Teams
Jaden McDaniels Has Become Minnesota’s Litmus Test
Jaden McDaniels sometimes gives a look to the camera. It’s a half grin. It’s subtle coming from a guy who has built a persona around having no emotions, but it’s there. The look is almost to say, I’m going to do something, Jaden McDanielsey. He gave me that look on Thursday, after the Minnesota Timberwolves’ 117-92 victory over the Golden State Warriors, in response to my … [Read more...] about Jaden McDaniels Has Become Minnesota’s Litmus Test