Rob Dillingham finished in double figures for the fifth time this season to help the Timberwolves knock off the Nuggets on Saturday.
The Minnesota Timberwolves aren't that far from replicating last year's success. Dominating Denver on Saturday is evidence of that.
Minnesota Timberwolves season is too reminiscent of the team’s up and down 2022-23 campaign that frustrated fans.
With four and a half minutes remaining in Monday's game against the Grizzlies, Timberwolves coach Chris Finch took rookie Rob Dillingham off the floor and put starting point guard Mike Conley back in. The Wolves led 100-95 at the time.
Timberwolves coach Chris Finch wanted Edwards to catch the ball in the backcourt, giving him more of a running start toward the rim after he had taken 18 free throws in a rugged afternoon in FedExForum. But that was far too easy for the Grizzlies to cut off, which has been the problem for the Wolves this season.
Julius Randle is not a good fit for the Wolves and Anthony Edwards is not playing within the offensive system.
By conventional means, the New York Knicks had a handle on former compatriot Julius Randle. His new boss Chris Finch, however, appeared to think otherwise. Rand
Wednesday’s 115-114 Timberwolves victory over the Mavericks provided a glimpse of what could have been for the Wolves over the inconsistent first half of the season but what could still turn around for them in the second half.
After a recent stint in the G League, rookie Rob Dillingham has turned in a productive three-game stretch for coach Chris Finch and the Timberwolves.
If Conley can find a rhythm, Minnesota (23-21) would greatly benefit. He’s the type of playmaker and spacer the Wolves desperately need in their continued hunt for offensive consistency. The Wolves are now 19-2 this season in games where they win Conley’s minutes.
Timberwolves rookie Tristen Newton registered a triple-double in the G League on Thursday to help lead the Iowa Wolves in a loss to the Valley Suns.
Edwards set the Timberwolves franchise record for most made 3s all-time in Saturday's win over the Nuggets. It was a fitting way to set the Minnesota Timberwolves franchise record.