Locked On Wolves - Daily Podcast On The Minnesota Timberwolves

The Minnesota Timberwolves needed late heroics from Anthony Edwards to win a slugfest over the Los Angeles Clippers. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) breaks down the offensive challenges that the Wolves faced once again, as well as Edwards's performances down the stretch. Plus, a changing rotation and individual studs and duds.

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Anthony Edwards returned to Intuit Dome, where he won the NBA All-Star Game MVP a couple weeks ago, this time to drop 31 points and lead the Minnesota Timberwolves over a depleted, a new-look Los Angeles Clippers squad missing Kawhi Leonard (ankle), John Collins (head/neck) and Darius Garland (toe).

Donte DiVincenzo added a crucial 18 points while Jaden McDaniels and Rudy Gobert played lock-down defense all night long, holding Los Angeles to just 40.5% shooting and 5-22 (22.7%) from 3.

Minnesota entered play on Thursday as the No. 5 seed, needing a win to keep pace in the NBA's Western Conference Playoff Race:

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The Minnesota Timberwolves signed Jules Bernard to their final two-way contract spot. Plus, Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) breaks down what's changed the most about the Wolves' offense this season as they continue to struggle with turnovers and a lack of flow in the half court as they've picked up their pace overall. Also, a look at NBA title odds and previewing the matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers.

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The Minnesota Timberwolves used a massive game from Jaden McDaniels to hold on to defeat the Portland Trail Blazers despite some continued offensive hiccups. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) breaks down McDaniels's performance, as well as a tale of two halves from Anthony Edwards and huge moments from Rudy Gobert. Plus, individual studs and duds and interesting rotation decisions from Chris Finch.

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The Minnesota Timberwolves bounced back as they headed to the west coast to kick off a three-game road trip in Portland, where defeated on a Trail Blazers team missing stars Deni Avdija (back) and Shaedon Sharpe (calf) by a score of 124-121 behind a combined 63 points from Anthony Edwards and Jaden McDaniels.

Rudy Gobert added a double-double of 10 points and a season-high 19 rebounds in his return from a one-game suspension, while Donte DiVincenzo made five of Minnesota's 17 3-pointers in an important divisional win.

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Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch needs to explore a couple of rotation tweaks: one in the frontcourt and one in the backcourt. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) dives into Naz Reid's effectiveness alongside the Wolves' starters and the lineup data that suggests an obvious adjustment that must be made. Also, the Wolves' addition of Ayo Dosunmu means the Wolves could -- and should -- play less Bones Hyland. Lastly, previewing the game against the Portland Trail Blazers.

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The Minnesota Timberwolves, minus Rudy Gobert, were unable to slow down Tyrese Maxey, VJ Edgecombe, and the Philadelphia 76ers in a blowout loss. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) breaks down the Wolves' defensive issues, as well as the continuous turnovers that limited the Wolves' offense and fueled the Sixers' attack. Plus, Joan Beringer's first NBA start and rotation minutes for TJ Shannon and Mike Conley.

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Philadelphia 76ers guards Tyrese Maxey and No. 3 overall pick V.J. Edgecombe combined for 64 points to end a four-game losing skid and take down Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves 135-108.

Minnesota played without Rudy Gobert -- who earned a one-game suspension after picking up a Flagrant 1 on Friday night -- and Naz Reid, who on his poster dunk over Daniel Gafford re-aggravated a right shoulder injury suffered back in January.

Philadelphia got it done without Joel Embiid (knee/shin) and Paul George (PEDs suspension).

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Bold predictions for the remainder of the Minnesota Timberwolves' schedule: NBA award-winners, Wolves' rotation, and predicting the finish to the season. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) predicts the awards that Anthony Edwards, Rudy Gobert, and Naz Reid will win, plus the Wolves' final record along with other bold predictions. Also, a preview of the Wolves matchup against the Dallas Mavericks.

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