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Timberwolves-Nuggets game preview: Statistics, injury report and analysis

With Karl-Anthony Towns still out after knee surgery, Minnesota might have to rely on Kyle Anderson and Naz Reid to try and limit Denver star and MVP candidate Nikola Jokic.

Whether on purpose or subconsciously, Wolves' Anthony Edwards has kicked his game up a notch

All-Star Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards has elevated his offenisive production with Karl-Anthony Towns injured.
Canis Hoopus Mar 17, 2024
Wolves 119, Jazz 100: Conley, Edwards Hit the Right Notes to Breeze Past Utah

Wolves 119, Jazz 100: Conley, Edwards Hit the Right Notes to Breeze Past Utah

Rob Gray-USA TODAY Sports Anthony Edwards, Mike Conley, and Naz Reid combined for 78 points — including a season-high 25 for Conley — to take down Utah, who got 22 points and 10 assists from Collin Sexton in the loss. Following three straight off days, the Minnesota Timberwolves, who were without their two All-Star big men Rudy Gobert and Karl-Anthony Towns, took on the Utah Jazz, who themselves were without Lauri Markkanen, Jordan Clarkson, and John Collins. Both teams would start the game very slowly offensively with each team scoring only 19 points in the first...

In push for the top seed, Timberwolves need players to get season or career highs

The Wolves have played four games without injured Karl-Anthony Towns. The push for the top seed in the Western Conference is likely to need more high-end performances.
Canis Hoopus Mar 10, 2024
Game Preview #65: Wolves at Lakers

Game Preview #65: Wolves at Lakers

Photo by David Berding/ Rudy Gobert and the Timberwolves head to Los Angeles for the first leg of a Lakers-Clippers stretch against LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Co. Rudy Gobert and the Minnesota Timberwolves kick off the first of two games in the City of Angels, beginning with a Sunday night ESPN battle against old friend D’Angelo Russell and the Los Angeles Lakers. Both LeBron James and Anthony Davis are questionable for this contest, while Karl-Anthony Towns and Monte Morris will once again be sidelined. Game Info Who: Minnesota Timberwolves (44-20) at Los...

Who needs to step up for Timberwolves in Karl-Anthony Towns' absence?

Here's a look at some of the players and methods the Wolves might try to use to make up for what they're missing from Karl-Anthony Towns.

Karl-Anthony Towns' absence won't sink Timberwolves and their true top three

Anthony Edwards, Mike Conley and Rudy Gobert are the most valuable players on the Timberwolves right now, they can keep this team afloat even without Karl-Anthony Towns.
Canis Hoopus Mar 8, 2024
Canis Pulsus - Vol. 32: Quarterly Report 3 Results

Canis Pulsus - Vol. 32: Quarterly Report 3 Results

How did Anthony Edwards, Karl-Anthony Towns, Rudy Gobert, Chris Finch and the Minnesota Timberwolves grade in Quarter 3? Find out! 43 voices chimed in to grade the Minnesota Timberwolves through three quarters. Let’s jump right into Canis Pulsus Vol. 32 - Quarterly Report 3. (Note: Canis Pulsus Vol. 32 data was collected through 3/6) Photo by David Berding/ Rudy Gobert A Previous grade: A Big Ru continues to power away, perhaps being the most consistent and impactful player on the roster this season. Full voting results: ...
Blazer's Edge Mar 8, 2024
Wolves’ Karl-Anthony Towns to Undergo Surgery After Injury vs. Blazers

Wolves’ Karl-Anthony Towns to Undergo Surgery After Injury vs. Blazers

Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports Karl-Anthony Towns tore his meniscus against the Blazers on Monday. Minnesota Timberwolves All-Star Karl-Anthony Towns is expected to be out for the foreseeable future, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. ESPN Sources: Minnesota Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns will undergo surgery to repair a torn left meniscus and will be reevaluated in a month. It’s expected Towns will return by early in the Western Conference playoffs. Towns suffered the knee injury in Monday’s game against the Portland Trail Blazers, where he played just...
Canis Hoopus Mar 7, 2024
Wolves 113, Pacers 111: Anthony. Edwards. Delivers.

Wolves 113, Pacers 111: Anthony. Edwards. Delivers.

Photo by Dylan Buell/ Two-time All-Star Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards scored 44 points, including 16 in the fourth quarter, to take down Tyrese Haliburton, Pascal Siakam and the Pacers. What a day to be a Minnesota Timberwolves fan. The day started with the heartbreaking news of Karl-Anthony Towns’ tearing the meniscus in his left knee, and ended with an iconic performance from Anthony Edwards, who delivered an inspired, MVP-level performance in Towns’ absence. After the initial shock of the injury news, everyone turned to the question that permeates all...

Timberwolves beat Pacers in close road game to begin back-to-back

After coming back from a pair of injury scares, Anthony Edwards ensured the Wolves eked out a victory.
Canis Hoopus Mar 7, 2024
Minnesota Timberwolves Starters Report Card: Quarter 3 Grades

Minnesota Timberwolves Starters Report Card: Quarter 3 Grades

Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports Through a rollercoaster of a quarter for the Timberwolves, how did Anthony Edwards, Karl-Anthony Towns, Rudy Gobert, Jaden McDaniels and Mike Conley grade out? The sequel Minnesota Timberwolves are in the third act of the film, and they have reached the part of a story arc known as “the crisis.” All season long, this Wolves team has bucked the trend of the last twenty years, displaying professionalism, resilience and (despite bouts with immaturity) the energy to bounce back into an essay-inducing lead atop the Western Conference. With...

The Timberwolves' offense is struggling. Does Jaden McDaniels hold the key?

Jaden McDaniels needs to be more consistent on offense if the Timberwolves are going to fix their late game issues — which might be only more glaring with Karl-Anthony Towns sidelined.
FOX Sports Mar 7, 2024
2024 NBA odds: Karl-Anthony Towns' injury impacts Wolves' title chances

2024 NBA odds: Karl-Anthony Towns' injury impacts Wolves' title chances

How has the injury to Karl-Anthony Towns affected the Timberwolves' chances to win the NBA title? Check out the latest odds.

Karl-Anthony Towns injury adds to growing list of Timberwolves questions

Even before we knew that Wolves All-Star Karl-Anthony Towns would miss time with a knee injury, the Timberwolves' late-game offensive woes were a concern. Chris Hine and Michael Rand talked about that on Thursday's Daily Delivery podcast.

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