FEBRUARY 28 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES 8-8 · 11TH IN WESTERN CONFERENCE
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Coach Pop's Post-game Interview vs Minnesota Timberwolves | 2.27.2024
FEBRUARY 28 • YOUTUBE
Minnesota Timberwolves Defeat San Antonio Spurs, 114-105 | 02.27.24
FEBRUARY 28 • YOUTUBE
Wolves coast to victory over Spurs, despite Towns' absence Anthony Edwards returns after first-half injury scare, and Naz Reid helps make up for Karl-Anthony Towns' absence.
Edwards scores 34 as Wolves beat Spurs 114-105 without Towns Anthony Edwards scored 34 points, returning from an injury scare right before halftime, and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the San Antonio...
FEBRUARY 28 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Kyle Anderson - Now ruled out Tuesday Anderson won't return to Tuesday's game versus the Spurs due to left hamstring tightness, Dane Moore of 'The Dane Moore NBA Podcast' reports. He will end the game with two points (...
Impact Anderson left Tuesday's game late in the second quarter before starting the half. However, the 30-year-old forward only made it until the 11:01 mark in the third quarter before being ruled out for the remainder of the contest. Naz Reid will likely receive increased playing time in his absence. Anderson's status for Wednesday's matchup with Memphis is uncertain.
FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE
Kyle Anderson - Returns after injury scare Anderson left Tuesday's game versus the Spurs with 1:09 remaining in the second quarter due to an apparent leg injury but will start the second half, Michael Wallace of the Grizzli...
Impact Anthony Edwards and Kyle Anderson both left right before halftime of Tuesday's contest but will take the floor to begin the second half. Anderson is making his second straight starting appearance with Karl-Anthony Towns (personal) out.
FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE
Anthony Edwards - Returns to game Tuesday Edwards (ankle) returned for the second half of Tuesday's game versus the Spurs.
Impact Edwards had an injury scare before halftime when he rolled his left ankle, forcing him to the locker room. However, it appears he avoided anything too serious, though Minnesota will likely monitor him closely.
FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE
Anthony Edwards - Helped to locker room Edwards left Tuesday's game versus the Spurs with an apparent ankle injury and needed to be helped to the locker room, Dane Moore of 'The Dane Moore NBA Podcast'reports.
Impact Edwards was looking to receive a pass and cut aggressively, rolling his left ankle in the process. He should be considered questionable to return until more information is known.
FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE
Rudy Gobert - Suiting up against Spurs Gobert (ankle) is available and in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game versus San Antonio.
Impact Gobert has been upgraded from questionable to available Tuesday after missing Minnesota's previous contest with a left ankle sprain. The defensive stalwart is averaging 15.2 points, 13.7 rebounds, 1.9 blocks and 1.3 assists in 34.7 minutes across his last 10 appearances.
FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE
Coach Pop Previews Spurs Tuesday Night Game vs MIN | 2.27.2024
FEBRUARY 27 • YOUTUBE
Rudy Gobert - Game-time decision Tuesday Gobert (ankle) is a game-time decision for Tuesday's game against San Antonio, Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic reports.
Impact Gobert's status is pivotal for Minnesota with Karl-Anthony Towns inactive while tending to a personal matter. Naz Reid could be in line for a sizable workload, while Victor Wembanyama could be in line for a feeding frenzy if Gobert is unable to suit up.
FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE
Timberwolves' Karl-Anthony Towns (personal) out vs. Spurs Minnesota Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns has been ruled out of Tuesday’s game against the visiting San Antonio Spurs due to personal r...
FEBRUARY 27 • SACBEE.COM
Karl-Anthony Towns - Late scratch due to personal matter Towns will not play Tuesday versus San Antonio due to a personal matter, Dane Moore of 'The Dane Moore NBA Podcast' reports.
Impact Towns' next opportunity to take the court comes Wednesday versus Memphis. Rudy Gobert (ankle) is questionable for Tuesday's game, and Naz Reid could be thrust into a prominent role regardless of Gobert's ultimate status.
FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE
The wild, wild Western Conference: Tight race to the finish awaits with slim separation among teams
The West Conference has been a beast this seasonFEBRUARY 27 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Every great team has a glaring issue — the Timberwolves know theirs At best, the Wolves offense is a symphony of ball movement and player movement. At worst, it unglues the team completely. Solving that chopp...
FEBRUARY 27 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Rudy Gobert - Tagged as questionable Gobert (ankle) is questionable for Tuesday's game against San Antonio.
Impact Gobert is at risk of missing his second consecutive game due to a left ankle sprain, but he practiced Monday and appears to be trending in the right direction. Nonetheless, his status will need to be monitored in advance of Tuesday's showdown against his compatriot Victor Wembanyama.
FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE
Wendell Moore Jr. - Back with parent club The Timberwolves recalled Moore from the G League's Iowa Wolves on Monday.
Impact Moore was sent to the G League on Thursday but will rejoin the parent club a few days later. He hasn't been a consistent part of Minnesota's rotation this season.
FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE
Rudy Gobert - Participates in practice Coach Chris Finch said Gobert (ankle) practiced Monday and is "feeling good," Dane Moore of 'The Dane Moore NBA Podcast' reports.
Impact Gobert sprained his ankle during Friday's loss to the Bucks and didn't play during Saturday's win over the Nets. His return to practice is a good sign, but it sounds like he'll still wind up on Minnesota's initial injury report ahead of Tuesday's matchup versus the Spurs, which should drop Monday afternoon.
FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE
San Antonio faces Minnesota on 4-game slide
San Antonio is looking to end its four-game slide with a win against MinnesotaFEBRUARY 26 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Timberwolves not playing with enough 'purpose' since returning from all-star break The Timberwolves were playing some of their best basketball of the season heading into the NBA all-star break. The defense was dominant, as...
FEBRUARY 25 • TWINCITIES.COM
Anthony Edwards - Top scorer to boost offense in win Edwards produced 29 points (11-23 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 6-9 FT), eight rebounds, three assists, one block and two steals across 38 minutes during Saturday's 101-86 victory over the Nets.
Impact Edwards led all players in Saturday's contest in scoring while ending one point shy of the 30-point mark and tallying a team-leading pair of steals in a well-rounded showing. Edwards, who ended two rebounds shy of a double-double, has scored 25 or more points in four straight games while posting at least 28 points, eight boards and three assists in two straight contests.
FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE
Karl-Anthony Towns - Lifts offense in near double-double Towns finished with 28 points (8-17 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 8-8 FT), nine rebounds, four assists, two blocks and one steal over 36 minutes during Saturday's 101-86 victory over the Nets.
Impact Towns led all players in Saturday's contest in threes made while shooting a perfect mark from the free throw line and ending as one of two Timberwolves players with 25 or more points in a bounce-back victory. Towns, who ended one rebound shy of a double-double and added a pair of blocks defensively, has posted at least 25 points and eight rebounds in 10 games this season while connecting on four or more threes in 12 outings.
FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE
Kyle Anderson - Nears double-double in start Anderson recorded 12 points (6-10 FG, 0-2 3Pt), nine rebounds, three assists and one block across 31 minutes during Saturday's 101-86 win over the Nets.
Impact Anderson got the starting nod due to Rudy Gobert's absence due to injury, hauling in a team-high-tying rebound total and ending as one of four Timberwolves with a double-digit point total in a near double-double showcase. Anderson, who also handed out a trio of assists, has tallied at least 10 points and eight rebounds in two games this season, posting his eighth outing with 10 or more points.
FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE
Jaden McDaniels holds the keys to the Timberwolves offense He's earned a reputation for being one of the best perimeter defenders in the NBA, but his' ability to generate offense will loom large.
FEBRUARY 25 • THEATHLETIC.COM
