Tag: NBA
Recap: Celtics rally late in Game 5 dogfight to tame Bulls
Game 5s that aren’t elimination games are weird for me. It’s hard to know how to feel. Due to that,…
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The Timberwolves Case for Jonathan Isaac
The 2017 NBA Draft has been touted to have one of the most talented draft classes in years. Washington point guard Markelle…
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Recap: Celtics, screaming “SWEEP THIS,” burn down Chicago in Game 3
The past few days have been nerve-wracking for fans of the Boston Celtics and candy for sports-media malcontents. WEEI remembering…
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NBA Powerless Rankings: Pre-Lottery
The playoffs are upon us, but (as per usual) 14 teams did not qualify. There’s reason to believe that at…
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The Realist NBA Awards, Part II
While I was cleaning myself off from the vegetables thrown at me and putting a bandage over my eye to…
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The Realist NBA Awards, Part I
The 2016-2017 NBA season has come to a close. (Thank god. Being a Sixers fan, I’m not sure how much…
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TLM Roundtable: NBA Player Awards
More often than not, winners of prestigious individual awards suit up for playoff contenders. There are some exceptions here, particularly…
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The Ricky Rubio and Kris Dunn Dynamic
When the Minnesota Timberwolves selected point guard Kris Dunn with the fifth pick in the 2016 NBA draft, many fans…
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Recap: No sleep vs. Brooklyn but an important Celtics win
With the Cavaliers and Celtics tied in the standings at 51-29, this last-gasp-of-the-season Cs game vs. the long-suffering Nets carried…
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LEAKED: Is this the Minnesota Timberwolves new logo?
The Minnesota Timberwolves are set to unveil a new logo and jerseys tomorrow night at halftime versus the Oklahoma City…
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Recap: Celtics break losing streak as I.T. hits Hornets with the insecticide
There’s no way the Celtics can lose to the Hornets tonight. (Repeat 1,000x until losing breath. Then resume.) In all…
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Crystal Ball: Predicting the 2019 Lottery Teams
2019 is both far off and quickly approaching. With this year’s lottery nearly set, which teams will miss the playoffs…
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Brooklyn Nets Finishing Strong, Chance to Play Spoiler Down the Stretch
The Brooklyn Nets (19-59), 10-10 since the start of March and undefeated in April (3-0), have the chance to play…
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We Know Not of Your Defense – Wolves Lose 121-107
The Wolves came into Oracle arena fresh off their make-up game down-to-the-wire victory over Portland, which is unfortunate because any…
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Game Preview: Timberwolves vs. Kings
*Check out The Howl Podcast for everything Timberwolves HERE * Game Preview: Timberwolves vs. Kings Saturday, April 1, 2017 at 7:00 p.m at…
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NBA Powerless Rankings: March is Over
With all eyes focused on the playoffs, the league’s bottom tier has plenty of intrigue as well. What are the…
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Recap: Celtics scrape out a win vs. a scrappy–wait, the Magic? Seriously?!
You gotta feel sorry for the Magic. Especially if, like me, Penny Hardaway was a childhood favorite of yours. But…
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Game Preview: Timberwolves vs. Lakers
*Check out The Howl Podcast for everything Timberwolves HERE * Game Preview: Timberwolves vs. Lakers Thursday, March 30, 2017 at 7:00 p.m at…
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How high is the ceiling for Karl-Anthony Towns?
While the Minnesota Timberwolves will likely fall short of making the NBA playoffs for the 13 consecutive season, there is…
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Game Preview: Timberwolves at Pacers
*Check out The Howl Podcast for everything Timberwolves HERE * Game Preview: Timberwolves vs. Pacers Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at 6:00 p.m at…
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Recap: Celtics sneak away with a W vs. a grindy Heat squad
The Heat have been owned by the Celtics all season, but since the last time these squads met, Goran Dragic…
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The Lottery Breakout Stars of 2018
Which players on lottery-bound teams will turn late-season opportunities – or late-season rest – into a breakout year next season?
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The NBA’s Debate about Rest Needs a Rest
“It is a significant issue for our league.” “Decisions of this kind do not merely implicate issues of player health…
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Recap: Celtics even the score, ring funeral bells for the Wizards
“This time, it’s personal,” the Celtics blogger said in an extremely 80s action hero voice…BUT SERIOUSLY: The Celtics and Wizards…
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Does Andrew Wiggins Need to Change his Shot Selection?
Throughout the history of the NBA, players and coaches tend to adopt certain offensive philosophies and styles of play based…
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Recap: Wolves try prowling on the Celtics–and get fatally bitten
The Timberwolves now look like the team many expected to see this year. Despite the consternation that’s plagued them due…
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March Madness: Big Dance Preview
For many sports fans, it doesn’t get any better than the annual tradition of March Madness. Whether it’s submitting 10…
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Game Preview: Timberwolves vs. Bucks
*Check out The Howl Podcast for everything Timberwolves HERE * Game Preview: Timberwolves vs. Bucks Saturday, March 11, 2017 at 7:00 p.m at…
Read more »How Postponement of Trail Blazers Game Impacts Timberwolves
The Minnesota Timberwolves matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers scheduled for March 6 had to be postponed due to humidity creating…
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