Tag: Timberwolves

Wolves Suspend Gobert Post-Punch for Play-In Game vs. Lakers

MINNEAPOLIS—The Minnesota Timberwolves suspended center Rudy Gobert for their play-in game against the Los Angeles Lakers, after the 10-year veteran threw a punch at teammate Kyle Anderson in an argument in the huddle during a timeout. The Timberwolves announced on Monday that Gobert would serve his one-game punishment when they face the Lakers on Tuesday…


Lakers Overtake Timberwolves in Standings With 123–111 Win

MINNEAPOLIS—Anthony Davis scored 17 of his 38 points in the fourth quarter and had 17 rebounds to lift the Los Angeles Lakers past Minnesota 123–111 and leapfrog the Timberwolves on Friday night in the crowded Western Conference playoff race. “You’ve got to have that one pivotal force that’s leading the charge, and in our case…


NBA Roundup: Domantas Sabonis Carries Kings to Victory in Debut

Domantas Sabonis recorded 22 points and 14 rebounds in his Sacramento debut and Damion Mitchell broke the game’s final tie with a dunk with 4:13 remaining as the host Kings avenged a blowout loss the day before with a 132–119 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night. Acquired on Tuesday but unavailable when the…


Towns, Edwards Push Timberwolves to 100–98 Win Over Pacers

MINNEAPOLIS—Karl-Anthony Towns scored 16 of his 32 points in the third quarter and Anthony Edwards added 21 as the Minnesota Timberwolves rallied for a 100–98 win against the Indiana Pacers on Monday night. The Timberwolves trailed by 12 early in the third before Towns willed them back into the game. Michael Beasley’s 3-pointer for Minnesota…


Paul Gets 19 in 4th, Suns Beat Timberwolves, 9th Win in Row

MINNEAPOLIS—Chris Paul scored 19 of his 21 points in the fourth quarter, Devin Booker had 29 and the Phoenix Suns beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 99–96 Monday night for their ninth straight win. Deandre Ayton had 22 points and 12 rebounds in his return to the Suns after missing five games with a right lower leg…


Clippers Rout Wolves 129-102 for 7th Straight Victory

LOS ANGELES—The Los Angeles Clippers shut down Karl-Anthony Towns, and the Minnesota Timberwolves disappeared with him. Paul George scored 23 points, Reggie Jackson added 21 points and the Clippers won 129-102 on Saturday night for their seventh victory in a row. Towns was held to eight points on 3-of-11 shooting in his first single-digit scoring…


Los Angeles Clippers Outshoot Minnesota in 126-115 Win

MINNEAPOLIS—Paul George had 32 points and eight assists, and Reggie Jackson scored a season-high 29 points as the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 126-115 on Wednesday night. George shot 11 of 18, including 4 of 8 from long distance, as Los Angeles had its best shooting night of the season and won its…