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Three Things to Watch for in Timberwolves-Rockets
By Dane Moore - Apr 15, 2018
It has been over 5,000 days since the Minnesota Timberwolves last played in a playoff game, which justifies getting into the weeds a bit. Here are three […]
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MOORE: No One is Talking About Andrew Wiggins
By Dane Moore - Apr 14, 2018
On Thursday evening, Tom Thibodeau gave a 16-minute press conference to answer any and all things postseason. The conversation covered a slew of topics; past playoff experiences, […]
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Wolves Exude Confidence: Observations From the Regular Season Finale
By Dane Moore - Apr 12, 2018
Early on Wednesday morning — nine hours before the Minnesota Timberwolves and Denver Nuggets would tip off for a Western Conference play-in game — Wolves rookie Justin […]
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Every Possible Timberwolves Playoff Seed Scenario
By Dane Moore - Apr 11, 2018
Six months, 81 games, 19,540 minutes of gameplay, and 63 flights ago the Minnesota Timberwolves began a season with what can only be described as high expectations. […]
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4/5 RECAP: Timberwolves Fall to Denver and The Playoffs are Officially in Question
By Dane Moore - Apr 6, 2018
It was supposed to be a high scoring affair. A physical embodiment of the Minnesota Timberwolves and Denver Nuggets seasons; lacking defense that leads to endless buckets. […]
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MOORE: Can the Wolves Be More Than The Nuggets?
By Dane Moore - Apr 5, 2018
There is an energy in Minnesota. On nights like last Wednesday, when Karl-Anthony Towns drops 56 points, it is an eager enthusiasm both in the locker room […]
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Defense Remains the Problem in Minnesota
By Dane Moore - Apr 2, 2018
Being great at something in professional sports usually pops off the screen; breakaway speed, a massive tackle, leaping ability or a gargantuan home run. Typically, greatness isn’t […]
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Dirk Nowitzki and Defending the Stretch-Big
By Dane Moore - Mar 30, 2018
On March 3, 2004, the Minnesota Timberwolves faced Dirk Nowitzki and the Dallas Mavericks. The Wolves entered that game with 43 wins; that’s the same number of […]
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MOORE: Unleashing Karl-Anthony Towns In The Post
By Dane Moore - Mar 29, 2018
With 5:18 remaining in the what turned out to be the worst loss of the season, the Wolves needed a bucket desperately against the Memphis Grizzlies. After […]
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3/26 RECAP: Wolves Fall To Grizzlies In “Worst Loss” Of The Year
By Dane Moore - Mar 27, 2018
The last time the Memphis Grizzlies won on the road it was in Sacramento and the year was 2017. Monday night, the Grizzlies — who had also […]
What Is Next For Tre Jones?
By Dane Moore - Mar 26, 2018
The list was long. Tre Jones’ accolades listed in the Minnesota State Tournament’s media program filled up an entire page: McDonald’s All-American A top recruit nationally Duke […]
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MOORE: The Role Of Derrick Rose
By Dane Moore - Mar 21, 2018
“We have to battle… We have more than enough to win.” Those were Tom Thibodeau’s closing remarks during his media availability Tuesday afternoon, prior to the Minnesota Timberwolves […]