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    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...
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    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
    Minnesota Timberwolves forward Taj Gibson (67) shoots the ball over Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) and center Clint Capela (15) during the first quarter in game two of the first round of the 2018 NBA Playoffs at Toyota Center in Houston on Wednesday night. Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
    Paul, Rockets cruise past Wolves
    Chris Paul rebounded from a ragged Game 1 while Gerald Green provided a boost of energy off the bench as the Houston Rockets rolled to a 102-82...
    sportsApril 18, 2018 - 11:47pm
    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
    April 11, 2018
    Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) dunks in the second quarter against Denver Nuggets at Target Center on Wednesday night. Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports
    Timberwolves make playoffs for first time in 14 years
    MINNEAPOLIS—Jimmy Butler scored 31 points, and Andrew Wiggins added 18, including two huge free throws with 14.6 seconds to play in overtime...
    sports/basketballApril 11, 2018 - 10:22pm
    Memphis Grizzlies guard Ben McLemore works around Minnesota Timberwolves guard Derrick Rose April 9 at Target Center. Bruce Kluckhohn / USA TODAY Sports
    Derrick Rose says he'd welcome another year with Wolves
    MINNEAPOLIS—Other than bringing in Jimmy Butler, nearly every move Tom Thibodeau has made in Minnesota has been criticized, none more so...
    sports/basketballApril 11, 2018 - 4:22pm
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