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Butler Shines in Return as Timberwolves Beat Thunder 119-116
By Tim Faklis - Oct 27, 2017
Whether it was the lower scoring totals, the absence from two games or anything else, Jimmy Butler silenced any critics that might still remain. An upper-respiratory illness […]
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10/27 PRACTICE NOTES: Jimmy Butler Set for Return Against Thunder
By Tim Faklis - Oct 27, 2017
Jimmy Butler isn’t at 100 percent, but he’s going to give Friday night a shot. “I’m here to play. I’m here to compete. I’m here to win,” […]
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FAKLIS: A Look Into the Suddenly Struggling Timberwolves
By Tim Faklis - Oct 26, 2017
After a stellar three-game start, with wins against presumed playoff teams and sound production in clutch situations, the Timberwolves looked like a team poised for a fun […]
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BREAKING: Jimmy Butler Will Miss Second Straight Game
By Tim Faklis - Oct 25, 2017
The Minnesota Timberwolves announced Jimmy Butler will his second straight game on Wednesday night against the Detroit Pistons with an upper respiratory illness. Tom Thibodeau told the […]
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Without Butler, Timberwolves Embarrassed in 130-107 Loss to Pacers
By Tim Faklis - Oct 24, 2017
It was a home game the Timberwolves were expected to win, with or without Jimmy Butler. With Butler – the team’s defensive play caller and vocal leader […]
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WOLVES WIRED Ep. 94: Rob Mahoney on the Wolves Start to the Season
By Tim Faklis - Oct 23, 2017
Sports Illustrated’s Rob Mahoney joins Tim Faklis, David Naylor, Dane Moore and Tom Schreier to discuss his piece on the start of the Timberwolves season (first 15 minutes). Then […]
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Andrew Wiggins Beats Buzzer, Defeats Thunder
By Tim Faklis - Oct 22, 2017
The Timberwolves needed a win like this at some point. It wasn’t just Andrew Wiggins hitting a buzzer-beater from nearly half court to give his Timberwolves a […]
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Timberwolves Hold Off Late Ricky Rubio Run, Beat Jazz 100-97
By Tim Faklis - Oct 20, 2017
A night that was supposed to feature, remember and welcome Ricky Rubio quickly became the opposite. The turn in fan mood happened almost on a dime; Rubio’s […]
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10/18 GAME NOTES: Cohesive Spurs Defeat Unfamiliar Timberwolves 107-99
By Tim Faklis - Oct 19, 2017
“They’re a well-oiled machine.” That’s what Jeff Teague said of the San Antonio Spurs at Wednesday afternoon’s practice, as he prepped for his first regular-season game with […]
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WOLVES WIRED Ep. 93: Timmy Previews the Opener Live from San Antonio
By Tim Faklis - Oct 18, 2017
And finally, Part 4 of our season preview series! Tim Faklis calls Tom Schreier from San Antonio to preview the Timberwolves season-opener against the Spurs. Wolves Wired […]
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10/18 PRACTICE NOTES: Timberwolves Face Spurs, Prepare for New Era
By Tim Faklis - Oct 18, 2017
It’s finally back. Jimmy Butler, Jeff Teague, Taj Gibson, and Jamal Crawford are new faces to the Minnesota Timberwolves, but not to opening day in the NBA. […]
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WOLVES WIRED Ep. 92: Season Preview Mailbag
By Tim Faklis - Oct 17, 2017
Part 3 of our season preview series has arrived! To get you ready for Wednesday’s opener in San Antonio, we – David Naylor, Tom Schreier and I […]