Locked On Wolves - Daily Podcast On The Minnesota Timberwolves

The Minnesota Timberwolves played without two of their best three players again but dominated several facets of the game against a much smaller Los Angeles Lakers team. However, LeBron James turned it up a notch on both ends of the floor in the fourth quarter and the Wolves couldn't match the Lakers' adjustments. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) breaks down the loss, including the chess match between Chris Finch and Frank Vogel.

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The Minnesota Timberwolves were competitive but ultimately fell apart in the fourth quarter against the Utah Jazz. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) breaks down Donovan Mitchell's dominating performance and the Wolves' defensive challenges, as well as overall key takeaways from the game and individual studs and duds.

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It's hard to be too upset about the Minnesota Timberwolves' December record given how tough the schedule was, plus the lack of availability of many of the team's best players. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) looks back at December and the current state of the Wolves, plus a peek ahead to a favorable January schedule.

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The Minnesota Timberwolves had their worst 3-point shooting night of the season as they fell to the New York Knicks in a game that saw both teams fail to score 100 points. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) discusses the Wolves' shooting issues, including identifying the main culprits and congratulating Jaden McDaniels for showing up to play. Plus, individual studs and duds.

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The Minnesota Timberwolves rode a huge game from Jaylen Nowell and strong performances from two-way player Nathan Knight and newcomer Greg Monroe to an impressive win over the Boston Celtics. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) breaks down the win, including what Nowell and Monroe each bring to the Wolves' rotation.

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What will the Minnesota Timberwolves rotation look like after signing veteran big man Greg Monroe? The Wolves are still without their three best players as they take on a Boston Celtics team that is short-handed but still has its stars available. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) previews the matchup, as well as the likely reasoning behind the Wolves' signing of Monroe.

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Minnesota Timberwolves superstar Karl-Anthony Towns recently proclaimed himself to be the best big man shooter of all time. Former Dallas Mavericks superstar Dirk Nowitzki disagrees. But is there a legitimate debate that can be had between the two players? Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) breaks it down, including why it's not exactly an easy answer. Plus, a preview of Wolves-Jazz.

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The Minnesota Timberwolves struggled defensively in the absence of Patrick Beverley and Jarred Vanderbilt as they fell to the Dallas Mavericks. Karl-Anthony Towns had a strong performance, but much of the rest of the Wolves roster simply didn't show up. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) breaks down key takeaways and names individual studs and duds from the loss.

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The Minnesota Timberwolves will be without five players on Tuesday against the Dallas Mavericks due to health and safety protocols, including Anthony Edwards, Jarred Vanderbilt, and Patrick Beverley. In their place, the Wolves will call up both two-way players and sign Chris Silva to the active roster. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) breaks down what Silva could bring and his similarities to Vanderbilt, plus a deeper look at how unique Vando's season has been to this point.

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The Minnesota Timberwolves rode strong games from Karl-Anthony Towns and D'Angelo Russell and a big second half from Jaylen Nowell to defeat the short-handed Dallas Mavericks. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) breaks down the key takeaways, including the Wolves' impressive defensive activity, plus individual studs and duds.

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