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Dec 19, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) speaks with referee Pat Fraher as the New York Knicks shoot a free throw in the third quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images

'They're not going to like what I say': Anthony Edwards tight-lipped after blowout loss

After getting smoked by Karl-Anthony Towns and the Knicks, the spotlight is shining hot and bright on Minnesota's inefficient offense. The Timberwolves are averaging just 104.8 points in the past 12 games.

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'They're not going to like what I say': Anthony Edwards tight-lipped after blowout loss

After getting smoked by Karl-Anthony Towns and the Knicks, the spotlight is shining hot and bright on Minnesota's inefficient offense. The Timberwolves are averaging just 104.8 points in the past 12 games.

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New York Knicks forward Karl-Anthony Towns (32) works around Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle in the third quarter at Target Center in Minneapolis on Dec. 19, 2024.

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Karl-Anthony Towns puts on a show in 'personal game' against Wolves

Towns tallied 32 points, 20 rebounds and six assists for the Knicks in a win over his former team.

Dec 13, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle (30) reacts after a call that went the way of the Los Angeles Lakers in the fourth quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Blewett-Imagn Images

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Julius Randle deadpans significance of facing Knicks: 'I'm 30 years old'

Randle doesn't have much emotion leading into Thursday's game against the Knicks.

Nov 29, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; LA Clippers forward Derrick Jones Jr. (55) drives towards the basket as Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels (3) and guard Mike Conley (10) defend during the first quarter of an NBA Cup game at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

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Look at the absurdly dominant Timberwolves defensive stats

In a world where scoring is king, the Minnesota Timberwolves are once again bucking the trend by playing defense that is miles ahead of any other team in the league.

Dec 15, 2024; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Harrison Barnes (40) goes in for a shot between Minnesota Timberwolves forwards Jaden McDaniels (3) and Julius Randle (30) in the second half at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images

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Timberwolves can't be blamed for NBA's ratings plummet

Too many 3s, political viewpoints and awful defense might be to blame.

Dec 8, 2024; San Francisco, California, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) is fouled and reacts on the ground in the second period against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images

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Anthony Edwards heard ripping himself in background of Julius Randle media scrum

Edwards wasn't pleased with his late-game performance against the Warriors.

Dec 4, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard Bones Hyland (5) dribbles against Minnesota Timberwolves guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker (9) during the third quarter at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images

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Sleeping giant Timberwolves defense has awakened

Maybe the Timberwolves' ferocious defense just needed a little time to warm up. Kind of like a diesel truck on a subzero winter day in Minnesota.

Dec 3, 2024; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) controls the ball against Orlando Magic forward Tristan da Silva (23) during the third quarter at Madison Square Garden.

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As return to Minnesota approaches, Karl-Anthony Towns is thriving with Knicks

KAT is doing a lot of the things he's always done, but now with a bigger audience.

Feb 23, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) works around Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid (11) during the first half at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

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Did Anthony Edwards spark Timberwolves like Giannis ignited the Bucks?

After some tough conversations, they just might be on the right track. The big difference between what the Bucks have done and what the Wolves will try to do is the strength of opponents.

Nov 26, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet (5) drives around Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle (30) in the first quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images

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Julius Randle, Rudy Gobert mocked for lowlights against Rockets

Randle's first season with the Timberwolves isn't panning out the way Minnesota had hoped when they traded Karl-Anthony Towns.

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Rob Dillingham listens to Mike Conley during a timeout in the fourth quarter against the Houston Rockets at Target Center in Minneapolis on Nov. 26, 2024.

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Wolves are missing Mike Conley, but his absence has led to Rob Dillingham's emergence

Dillingham has played more minutes, and set career bests, in the last two games.

Nov 24, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics forward Sam Hauser (30) and guard Jaylen Brown (7) defend against Minnesota Timberwolves guard Rob Dillingham (4) during the second half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images

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Rob Dillingham changes everything for the Timberwolves

When the rookie point guard from Kentucky is on the floor, it's clear that there are very few guys in the NBA who can keep up with his burst. Not even the defending champion Celtics were ready to deal with Dillingham's speed.

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert enters the game during the first half against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center in Portland on Nov. 12, 2024.

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Rudy Gobert wanted the ball, Julius Randle didn't give it to him in bizarre sequence

Gobert slow-walked out of the lane and was called for a three-second violation, one of a litany of late-game mistakes.

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards walks up the court during the fourth quarter against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, Calif., on Nov. 15, 2024.

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Raptors' Darko Rajakovic: Anthony Edwards is 'slowly turning into Michael Jordan'

It's not the first time the Timberwolves star has been compared to the greatest of all time.

Nov 13, 2024; Portland, Oregon, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch gives direction to his team during the first half against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-Imagn Images

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Wolves' Chris Finch identifies very clear issue 'knifing at our heels'

After back-to-back resilient wins against the Kings and Suns, the Timberwolves are 8-6 and using three consecutive game-free days to find consistency.

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle hits a game-winning 3-pointer against the Phoenix Suns as time expires in the fourth quarter at Target Center in Minneapolis on Nov. 17, 2024.

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'That's a push off earlier in the game': Suns' Mike Budenholzer on Julius Randle's game-winner

The NBA's last two-minute report disagreed, but determined Randle traveled before the shot.

Jan 7, 2020; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Jeff Teague (0) reacts during the second half against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-Imagn Images

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Jeff Teague on signing with Wolves: 'Minnesota was a place to go to die'

Jeff Teague has not done himself any favors with Wolves fans, who already are not too fond of him, with his latest viral story.

Nov 10, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Donte DiVincenzo (0) celebrates after making a shot against the Miami Heat in the second half at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images

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Missing KAT? Randle rebounding? DiVincenzo bricks? Turnovers? Wolves have problems

It's not Anthony Edwards. It's not Rudy Gobert. It's not a lack of talent. Is it simply the absence of Karl-Anthony Towns? Why are the Timberwolves (6-5) struggling early in the season?

Oct 11, 2024; Des Moines, Iowa, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Rob Dillingham (4) sets the offense against the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Arena. The Timberwolves beat the 76ers 121 to 111. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-Imagn Images

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Hornets announcer baffled by standing ovation for Wolves rookie Rob Dillingham

Dillingham drew a standing ovation as he made his Target Center debut Monday night, something that left the road TV broadcasters stunned.

Nov 4, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch talks with Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) during a free throw against the Charlotte Hornets in the second half at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images

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Timberwolves' Chris Finch: 'We had to look at ourselves in the mirror'

Last Saturday's loss to the Spurs bothered Timberwolves head coach. So much so that he says it ruined his Sunday. On Monday, things went better in a dominant win over the Hornets. What was different?

Nov 4, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch looks on against the Charlotte Hornets in the second half at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images

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Timberwolves dropping in consensus power rankings after 4-3 start

It has been an up-and-down start for the Wolves to begin the 2024-25 season. Here are a collection of power rankings from across NBA media.

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Tim Connelly dresses up as Anthony Edwards for Halloween

The Timberwolves went all-out for their Halloween party.

Oct 29, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) shoots against the Dallas Mavericks in the first quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-Imagn Images

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Anthony Edwards has staggering 3-point rate through four games

Edwards has attempted more 3 than almost anyone in the history of the NBA through four games.

Oct 29, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) reacts to a call against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the fourth quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-Imagn Images

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'They really like me here': No love lost between Luka Doncic, Wolves fans

Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving killed the Timberwolves in the Western Conference finals last season and they did it again Tuesday night in Minneapolis.

Oct 24, 2024; Sacramento, California, USA;Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) dribbles the ball against Sacramento Kings guard De'Aaron Fox (5) during the fourth quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images

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Early signs of dominant Timberwolves 5-man lineup combinations

It's two games so obviously take everything with a grain of salt, but the five-man lineup combination featuring Donte DiVincenzo, Anthony Edwards, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Naz Reid and Rudy Gobert has been machine-like.