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    April 24, 2018
    Minnesota Timberwolves guard Jimmy Butler (23) looks to get around Houston Rockets guard Eric Gordon (10) in the first half in Game 3 of the first round of the 2018 NBA Playoffs at Target Center in Minneapolis on April 21. Jesse Johnson / USA TODAY Sports
    Jimmy Butler the recruiter? Timberwolves should be recruiting Butler, agent says
    MINNEAPOLIS — In an interview with WCCO radio's Chad Hartman on Monday, April 24, Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor was asked if he was concerned...
    sports/basketball10 hours 54 min ago
    Houston Rockets forward Trevor Ariza (1) fouls Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) in the fourth quarter in game four of the first round of the 2018 NBA Playoffs Monday at Target Center. Brad Rempel / USA TODAY Sports
    Commentary: Wolves say they have to check the tape but fans understand what happened
    Jamal Crawford wasn’t the first Timberwolves player to be asked about the third quarter of their playoff game against Houston on Monday, but...
    sports/basketball20 hours 43 min ago
    April 23, 2018
    Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) dribbles in the second quarter against Minnesota Timberwolves guard Andrew Wiggins (22) in Game Four of the first round of the 2018 NBA Playoffs at Target Center on Monday night. Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports
    Harden, Rockets ride record-setting quarter to rout over Timberwolves
    MINNEAPOLIS—James Harden scored a franchise playoff-record 22 points in the third quarter to ignite a sudden offensive eruption as the...
    sports/basketballApril 23, 2018 - 9:49pm
    April 20, 2018
    Minnesota Timberwolves guard Jeff Teague (0) attempts to score as Houston Rockets guard Chris Paul (3) and center Clint Capela (15) defend during the second quarter in game two of the first round of the 2018 NBA Playoffs earlier this week in Houston. Troy Taormina / USA TODAY Sports
    Jeff Teague's answer for struggling Timberwolves: 'Fight fire with fire, man'
    MINNEAPOLIS—The Minnesota Timberwolves offense was one of the best units in basketball this season. The Wolves scored 110.8 points per...
    sports/basketballApril 20, 2018 - 10:13pm
    April 19, 2018
    Wolves need 'Buckets' to live up to his nickname
    MINNEAPOLIS—Jimmy Butler was a tactician on one half of the floor on Wednesday night, holding James Harden to 2-for-9 shooting as the primary...
    sports/basketballApril 19, 2018 - 11:02pm
    Houston Rockets center Clint Capela (15) and Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) battle for a rebound during the third quarter in Game 2 of the first round of the 2018 NBA Playoffs at Toyota Center in Houston on April 18, 2018. Troy Taormina / USA TODAY Sports
    Houston has exposed Karl-Anthony Towns' weaknesses. Can he adjust?
    MINNEAPOLIS — One day after calling for his all-star center to get more post touches, Timberwolves point guard Jeff Teague seemed to be...
    sports/basketballApril 19, 2018 - 5:01pm
    April 18, 2018
    Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) shoots the ball during the fourth quarter as Minnesota Timberwolves guard Jimmy Butler (23) defends and guard Derrick Rose (25) looks on in Game 1 of the first round of the 2018 NBA Playoffs at Toyota Center in Houston on April 15, 2018. Troy Taormina / USA TODAY Sports
    Is it a travel? Andrew Wiggins says James Harden's step back is 'a legal one'
    HOUSTON — James Harden killed the Timberwolves in Game 1, with the presumptive MVP tallying 44 points and eight assists. But the legality...
    sports/basketballApril 18, 2018 - 6:21pm
    April 17, 2018
    Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) reacts after the end of Game 1 of the first round of the NBA Playoffs against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center in Houston on April 15, 2018. Troy Taormina / USA TODAY Sports
    Jeff Teague: Wolves have 'got to figure out a way' to get Karl-Anthony Towns the ball
    HOUSTON — Tom Thibodeau praised Jeff Teague for his ability to attack the switches in Minnesota's Game 1 loss to Houston on Sunday, April...
    sports/basketballApril 17, 2018 - 6:41pm
    April 16, 2018
    Minnesota Timberwolves guard Derrick Rose (25) shoots as Houston Rockets center Clint Capela (15) defends during the second quarter in game one of the first round of the 2018 NBA Playoffs at Toyota Center in Houston on April 15, 2018. Troy Taormina / USA TODAY Sports
    Timberwolves' Derrick Rose seems ready for larger role against Rockets
    HOUSTON — Derrick Rose maintained a small role in the Timberwolves rotation down the stretch run of the regular season, averaging 12 minutes...
    sports/basketballApril 16, 2018 - 6:56pm
    Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) dribbles as Minnesota Timberwolves guard Derrick Rose (25) defends during the third quarter in game one of the first round of the 2018 NBA Playoffs at Toyota Center in Houston on April 15, 2018. Troy Taormina / USA TODAY Sports
    How can the Timberwolves slow down James Harden?
    MINNEAPOLIS — There's one reason the Rockets are up 1-0 on Minnesota in the first round of the Western Conference playoffs: James Harden....
    sports/basketballApril 16, 2018 - 4:52pm
    April 14, 2018
    Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13, left) talks with Houston Rockets guard Chris Paul (3) during a recent game in Houston. Erik Williams / USA TODAY Sports
    Timberwolves' defense draws toughest assignment in Rockets
    MINNEAPOLIS—Tom Thibodeau came to Minnesota in part to solve the Timberwolves' defensive woes, but the second-year coach has so much more...
    sports/basketballApril 14, 2018 - 4:54pm
    Minnesota Timberwolves guard Jimmy Butler (23) backs towards the basket as Houston Rockets guard Chris Paul (3) plays defense during a game earlier this season. Jesse Johnson / USA TODAY Sports
    Can the Timberwolves beat the Rockets? 5 keys to the upset
    MINNEAPOLIS—There is almost always a path to victory in the NBA. In this case, you just have to look a little harder. There's a reason...
    sports/basketballApril 14, 2018 - 4:53pm
    Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) and guard Jeff Teague (0) celebrate after the game against Denver Nuggets on Wednesday, April 11, at Target Center. Brad Rempel / USA TODAY Sports
    Wolves goal against Houston: 'Shock the world'
    MINNESOTA—The phrase "no one believes in us" is used too often in sports. Even the slightest of underdogs spout those five words off without...
    sports/basketballApril 14, 2018 - 4:47pm
    April 13, 2018
    Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) dribbles in the fourth quarter against Denver Nuggets forward Paul Millsap (4) during their game on Wednesday at Target Center. Brad Rempel / USA TODAY Sports
    As a No. 8 seed, Timberwolves can play with 'no pressure'
    MINNEAPOLIS—No. 8 seeds don't get much respect in the NBA playoffs, and for good reason. The last team into the field in each conference,...
    sports/basketballApril 13, 2018 - 8:54pm
    April 12, 2018
    Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) celebrates a basket in overtime against Denver Nuggets at Target Center in Minneapolis on April 11, 2018. Brad Rempel / USA TODAY Sports
    Timberwolves finally back in playoffs, but what's the plan?
    MINNEAPOLIS — The Timberwolves are in the playoffs for the first time in 14 years, which at least is a milestone and at best is an accomplishment....
    sports/basketballApril 12, 2018 - 9:53am
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