Anthony Edwards of the Minnesota Timberwolves handles the ball during the game against the Phoenix Suns on April 26, 2024 at Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona.  | Photo by Kate Frese/NBAE via Getty Images Anthony Edwards has taken his decision making to another level in this year’s playoffs, and it’s why the Timberwolves have their first ever 3-0 series lead in franchise history and are one victory away from advancing to the second round for the second time ever. The Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night defeated the Phoenix Suns 126-109 to take their first 3-0 series lead in franchis ..read more

Photo by Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images Following a euphoric Game 3 win, Anthony Edwards and the Timberwolves seek their first playoff sweep in franchise history Sunday night in the desert against Kevin Durant and the Suns. When the first-round schedule for the 2024 NBA Playoffs was released, the sixth-seeded Phoenix Suns were -130 favorites to beat the third-seeded Minnesota Timberwolves. Despite having homecourt advantage, finishing with a 56-26 record, and owning the NBA’s best defensive rating by 2.2 points (108.4), the Wolves were the underdogs in the first round for the third straig ..read more

Photo by Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images Anthony Edwards dropped a game-high 36 points to lead the Timberwolves over the Suns — who got a combined 76 points from Bradley Beal, Kevin Durant and Devin Booker — and take the first 3-0 series lead in franchise history. The Minnesota Timberwolves looked to continue their stranglehold on the series with the Phoenix Suns as the series shifted to the Valley of the Sun on Friday night. With two overpowering victories in front of their rabid crowd at Target Center to start the series, the Timberwolves hope to land a knockout punch on the road. The Wo ..read more

Photo by David Berding/Getty Images After watching their team dominate the Suns in Games 1 and 2 of the Western Conference Playoffs, Timberwolves fans feel confident about Anthony Edwards and Co.’s chances to move on to the second round. Earlier this week, prior to Game 2, we asked fans two questions about the Minnesota Timberwolves first round playoff series with the Phoenix Suns, and today we’re back with the results! What needs to continue most in order for the Wolves to beat the Suns and move onto Round 2? Dominate the offensive glass Anthony Edwards’ scoring efficiency Jaden McDaniels’ d ..read more

Photo by Jordan Johnson/NBAE via Getty Images The Wolves grabbed a 2-0 Western Conference Quarterfinals series lead by defeating the Suns 105-93 on Tuesday in Game 2. How did they do it, and how might Phoenix counter? The Minnesota Timberwolves took a resounding 2-0 series lead in their Western Conference Quarterfinals matchup with the Phoenix Suns by a score of 105-93 on Tuesday. This is the second consecutive time the Wolves have held the Suns under 100 points, besting the 95 total points they held the Suns to in Game 1. Slaying a three-headed dragon in Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, and Bradle ..read more

Photo by David Berding/Getty Images Anthony Edwards and Timberwolves hit the desert looking to take full control with a 3-0 series lead as Kevin Durant aims to help bring the Suns back from the brink. While it is playoff season, it is also award season. And while there is excitement for the first Sixth Man of the Year winner in Minnesota Timberwolves history in Naz Reid, as well as a likely Defensive Player of the Year for Rudy Gobert, there should also be some attention pointed to the person who made the Wolves Game 2 win possible. And that, friends, is GOAT half time performer, Red Panda ..read more

Photo by Carlos Gonzalez/Star Tribune via Getty Images The Timberwolves held the Suns under 100 points twice, forced 34 turnovers, and limited Phoenix’s Big 3 through the first two games. How are they doing it? There was an odd vibe amongst fans as they filed out of Target Center following the Minnesota Timberwolves’ 125-106 loss to the Phoenix Suns in Game 82 of the regular season. The loss broke a three-way tie between the Denver Nuggets, Oklahoma City Thunder, and the Wolves at the top of the Western Conference standings, which meant Minnesota fell to the third seed in the West after contro ..read more

Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images The fan favorite averaged a career-high 13.5 points per game and shot 41.4% from 3 while showcasing much improved defense across 81 invaluable appearances for the Wolves. Minnesota Timberwolves big man Naz Reid is the winner of the John Havlicek Trophy as the 2023-24 NBA Sixth Man of the Year, it was announced by fellow LSU Tiger Shaquille O’Neale on TNT’s Inside the NBA on Wednesday night. the moment it became official. pic.twitter.com/j6nihbqB5v — Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) April 24, 2024 The former New Jersey high school star became the firs ..read more

Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images Anthony Edwards and the Timberwolves will take their home floor in Game 2 looking to seize commanding 2-0 series lead with a win over Kevin Durant and the Suns. Timberwolves nation let me hear you howl! Your Minnesota Timberwolves head into Game 2 with a 1-0 series lead over the three-headed Phoenix Suns. After a thorough thrashing at the hands of the Suns last Sunday in the regular season finale, a somber feeling permeated throughout the land of 10,000 lakes as Timberwolves faithful contemplated how the hometown team could flip the script in Game 1 agai ..read more

Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images The Timberwolves struck first with a resounding 120-95 win over the Suns in Game 1. In this week’s survey, we’re asking fans what they need to see continue in order for the Wolves to win a series for the first time since 2004. Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Minnesota Timberwolves fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. The Minnesota Timberwolves took a 1-0 series lead with a resounding 120-95 win over the Phoenix ..read more