Locked On Wolves - Daily Podcast On The Minnesota Timberwolves

The Minnesota Timberwolves have a top-10 defense by almost any measure. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) breaks down why it's been so solid, as well as two specific areas in which the Wolves can still improve and continue rising in the rankings. Also, a preview of the showdown with the Miami Heat as Jimmy Butler returns to Target Center.

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The Minnesota Timberwolves leaned on another stout defensive performance to defeat the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday night. Karl-Anthony Towns and Jared Vanderbilt each turned in double-doubles and the Wolves were active defensively throughout to force the Pelicans into 21 turnovers as a team. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) breaks down key takeaways and individual studs and duds from the victory.

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The Minnesota Timberwolves trounced the Memphis Grizzlies by 43 points on Saturday. Now, they look ahead to the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday night. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) covers three biggest takeaways from the current three-game winning streak and looks at the week ahead.

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The Minnesota Timberwolves finally put together a strong all-around offensive game, shooting over 40 percent from 3-point range for only the second time this season as they dominated the San Antonio Spurs. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) breaks down the key takeaways from the game, including Karl-Anthony Towns' impressive performance and D'Angelo Russell's solid play.

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The Minnesota Timberwolves rode big second-half performances from their Big Three to a double-digit victory over the Sacramento Kings. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) dives into what worked for the Wolves late in the win, including creative ways to get Karl-Anthony Towns the ball, and Anthony Edwards stretches of pure dominance.

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Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) names the three biggest issues affecting the Minnesota Timberwolves through the first month of the season. Plus, a preview of the Wolves' showdown with the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday night, and a peek at the Iowa Wolves, including Leandro Bolmaro and McKinley Wright IV.

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Karl-Anthony Towns dropped 35 points, including 16 in the fourth quarter, but D'Angelo Russell missed a potential game-tying shot and Anthony Edwards turned the ball over on the Minnesota Timberwolves final possession in a three-point loss to the Phoenix Suns. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) breaks down the loss, including what adjustments the Wolves made offensively throughout the game and what worked (and what didn't) on defense. Plus, individual studs and duds.

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The Minnesota Timberwolves played on consecutive nights in L.A. this weekend, blowing out the Los Angeles Lakers by 24 before falling to the LA Clippers by 27 the next night. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) explores the major differences between the two games, including what happened with Karl-Anthony Towns in Saturday's dud of a performance. Also, a preview of Wolves-Suns on Monday night.

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The Minnesota Timberwolves rode a hot third quarter from Karl-Anthony Towns to down the Los Angeles Lakers by 24 points on Friday night. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) breaks down the key takeaways from the victory, including another tweak to the rotation by head coach, what the Wolves did better defensively, and individual studs and duds.

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The Minnesota Timberwolves should have Malik Beasley in their starting lineup. Despite Beasley's early-season struggles, Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) makes the case that his skill-set meshes much better with Anthony Edwards, Karl-Anthony Towns, and D'Angelo Russell than it does with the second unit. Plus, on Towns' struggles inside the arc, and a preview of Wolves-Lakers.

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