Nearly a quarter of the regular season is in the books! The early returns have been a mixed bag of highs and lows that ultimately have fans as excited as they’ve been in quite some time. We welcome special guest Kyle Ratke from the 10,000 Layups Podcast onto our program this week to review the Timberwolves season thus far and talk about the state of basketball cards in 2021. We get into our thoughts the first 20 games including the surprises, disappointments and a look at the schedule ahead.

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171: Quarter Season Report w/ Kyle Ratke

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What a week of PLAYOFF Timberwolves basketball! This first round series against Memphis has been nothing short of incredible. We’ve had soaring highs, crushing lows and on-court protests galore! As we head into the second week of the postseason the Wolves and Grizzlies are all knotted up at two games a piece. On this episode of Wolvescast special guest host Robert fills in for Neil and chats with Scott about this fantastic series! 

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191: Focused Voltage

Following one of the most improbable wins in Timberwolves history, Minnesota is moving on to the first round of the playoffs! The team, the state and your hosts have no problem celebrating that fact! The longest running podcast in Timberwolves history breaks down the experience of being at the game and reveling in the team finally breaking through. Also a preview of the Memphis series, predicting the future, Glue Girl, shoes, a game and more.

This episode of Wolvescast is sponsored by Glen Taylor’s Super Extra-Crispy Chicken Nuggets Links:The Jon Krawczynski Show - talknorth.comWe Interviewed Glue Girl - racketmn.com

190: Paste Pot Patty

The Timberwolves play-in fate has been sealed! They’ll face off against the LA Clippers at Target Center on Tuesday. It will be one of the most anticipated Wolves games in years. On today’s podcast we preview that matchup and what we’re looking forward to about attending the game. Also, Greg Monroe, A Minnesota Twins preview tailor-made for Timberwolves fans, a brand new segment, Robert Covington, a game and more.

This episode of Wolvescast is sponsored by Meta Quest Links:In appreciation of Josh Okogie, whose selfless season has set the tone for Timberwolves’ success - theathletic.comMinnesota, a Mecca of Women’s Basketball, Is Having Its Moment - nytimes.comSarris: How tunneling may have revived David Price’s arsenal - theathletic.com

189: Effective Velocity

After dropping back to back games on the road the Wolves are essentially locked into the 7th seed of the Western Conference playoff picture. They’ll compete against the Los Angeles Clippers for the right to play in a real series! We chat about the timely return of Paul George and how confident we are in that matchup. Also a Beasley/McDaniels injury update, Karl Towns’ All-NBA case, chillingly cold takes, the Twin Cities Senior Expo, a game and more.

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188: False Spring

As the regular season winds down the competition has ramped up! Suddenly the Timberwolves are playing against much tougher teams just weeks away from the playoffs. This episode of Wolvescast features Scott and Neil discussing how this coupled with a few injuries and an alarming number of technical fouls is shaping the end of the season. Also, three point records, Worried/Not Worried, rule changes, Elston Turner a game and more.

This episode of Wolvescast is sponsored by Timberwolves Traditionalists Links:Final seconds of Mavericks' win over Timberwolves is everything that's wrong with the end of NBA games - cbssports.comReferee Ken Mauer Gone Crazy, Called 5 Technicals In 10 Seconds - youtube.com

171: Quarter Season Report w/ Kyle Ratke

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