Timberwolves dominate, Knicks win another thriller; PSG vs. Dortmund UCL semifinals preview

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THE MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES AND THE NEW YORK KNICKS

Wolves are known as ruthless hunters who dominate those who dare challenge them.

The Timberwolves, as it turns out, can do that too.

Minnesota crushed the Nuggets 106-80 in an all-encompassing beatdown that was somehow even more devastating than the impressive score indicates. Minnesota leads the reigning champions 2-0.

It’s the largest road playoff win in Timberwolves history.Anthony Edwards and Karl-Anthony Towns both scored 27 points; Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Naz Reid had 14 apiece off the bench.Minnesota hammered Denver in the paint, 52-34, blocked a team playoff-record 12 shots and held Denver to a season-low in points.Oh, and they did it all without Rudy Gobert, the likely soon-to-be four-time Defensive Player of the Year, who missed the game for the birth…


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Author : Zachary Pereles

Publish date : 2024-05-07 13:16:40

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