Locked On Wolves - Daily Podcast On The Minnesota Timberwolves

The Minnesota Timberwolves surged ahead of the Toronto Raptors in the second half to secure a fifth-straight win as Rudy Gobert and Ayo Dosunmu starred. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) breaks down the important performances from Gobert and Dosunmu, as well as Anthony Edwards's role in the Wolves' third-quarter run that put them ahead for good. Plus, individual studs and duds.

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Six Minnesota Timberwolves scored in double figures in a team effort to earn a 115-107 victory a playoff-bound Toronto Raptors squad at Target Center, marking the Wolves' fifth straight win and moving Minnesota into the No. 3 spot in the Western Conference standings for the first time this season. 

Anthony Edwards scored a team-high 22 points on 12 shots, while Rudy Gobert added a double-double of 18 points and 12 boards. Minnesota's bench outscored Toronto's reserves 34-25 behind a combined 25 points from Naz Reid and Ayo Dosunmu, who registered a game-high +25 in the big win.

Join Jack Borman live from Target Center for the instant reaction immediately following the game.

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The Minnesota Timberwolves have a brutal schedule in their final 20 games of the season -- can they earn the 3-seed with such a tough stretch? Plus, Rudy Gobert has gotten more vocal this season calling out teammates, and why can't Anthony Edwards get some real MVP love? Get the latest Minnesota Timberwolves talk from our team of experts, including Parker Fox, Julia Daniels, Jack Borman and Sam Ekstrom.

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Will Kyle Anderson play more at the 3 next to two other bigs than he will at the 5 spot in his second tour with the Minnesota Timberwolves? Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) explores a variety of lineup combos, especially given the context of the Wolves' lineup combinations the last time SloMo was with the Wolves -- and he played a lot at the 3. Also, is it possible to play him with at least one other non-shooter? Plus, the Wolves' increase in pace with Ayo Dosunmu in the fold and a preview of the matchup with the Toronto Raptors.

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Anthony Edwards put up 41 points and closed out the Memphis Grizzlies as the Minnesota Timberwolves won for the seventh time in their last eight games. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) breaks down Ant's awesome start and otherworldly finish to a game in which the Wolves spent large chunks of time sleepwalking. Also, important moments from Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo as the Wolves flipped the script in the third quarter.

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The Minnesota Timberwolves are heating up and have now won 7 of their last 8 games after another impressive performance against Memphis.

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The Minnesota Timberwolves have finalized their roster by adding Kyle Anderson and signing Zyon Pullin on a two-way deal. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) explains why SloMo was the choice over others, including Tyus Jones, and why Pullin is intriguing as a young addition to the backcourt. Plus, previewing the matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies.

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The Minnesota Timberwolves outlasted the Denver Nuggets with a well-balanced offensive attack and big moments from Jaden McDaniels. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) breaks down how Anthony Edwards handled the Nuggets' defensive scheme and kept the ball moving, to the benefit of McDaniels and others. Also, huge minutes from Bones Hyland and overall resiliancy from the Wolves.

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Stuck in the middle of a muddy conference the Minnesota Timberwolves pushed past the Nuggets into 4th place in the west thanks to dominating defense.

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