Towns scores 24, helps Timberwolves beat Heat 119-111
— Karl-Anthony Towns scored 24 points, including eight in the fourth quarter before fouling out, to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 119-111 win against the Miami Heat on Friday night.
2021 Schedule
2021 Schedule
15-42, 5th in Northwest
- 2/28L 118-99
- 3/3L 135-102
- 3/11W 135-105
- 3/13L 125-121
- 3/14W 114-112
- 3/16L 137-121
- 3/18W 123-119
- 3/19L 113-101
- 3/22L 112-103
- 3/24L 128-108
- 3/26W 107-101
- 3/27L 129-107
- 3/29L 112-107
- 3/31W 102-101
- 4/2L 120-108
- 4/3L 122-113
- 4/5W 116-106
- 4/7L 141-137
- 4/9L 145-136
- 4/11W 121-117
- 4/12PPD
- 4/13L 127-97
- 4/14L 130-105
- 4/16W 119-111
- 4/18
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Naz Reid throws down monstrous two-handed jam (0:17)
Middleton leads Bucks in 130-105 breeze by Timberwolves
— Khris Middleton had 27 points, eight rebounds and seven assists in three quarters, as the Milwaukee Bucks breezed to a 130-105 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday.
Reid flies in for monster putback slam (0:24)
The Right Time: Howard Bryant on Minnesota & the World of Sport responding to Daunte Wright's Murder
Bomani Jones and Howard Bryant discuss the public response to Daunte Wright, another Black man in the Minnesota area who recently lost his life at the hands of the police (0:48). They get into the response from professional sports teams and outspoken individuals like Spurs coach Gregg Popovich (12:07). Plus, a discussion on the racial makeup of NBA rosters, past and present (35:49).
Anthony Edwards on A-Rod: 'I don't know who that is' (0:29)
Durant, Nets beat Timberwolves 127-97 in rescheduled game
— Kevin Durant scored 31 points on 11-for-15 shooting in his most productive performance in 2 1/2 months, as the Brooklyn Nets blew out the Minnesota Timberwolves 127-97 on Tuesday afternoon.
Wolves prez hopes game gives players a platform
Timberwolves president of basketball ops Gersson Rosas and Nets coach Steve Nash both spoke out on what it's been like for their teams in the wake of the police shooting of Daunte Wright in Minnesota.
Timberwolves, Nets honor Daunte Wright before game (0:31)
Wolves game rescheduled to 4 ET without fans
The Wolves will host the Nets on Tuesday at 4 p.m. ET without fans after Monday's game was postponed following the police shooting of Daunte Wright. The Twins and Red Sox will play Tuesday at 2:10 p.m.
This Just In
The Nets-Timberwolves game originally scheduled for Monday night has been rescheduled for 3 p.m. CT today, sources tell ESPN's Malika Andrews. There will not be any fans in attendance.
Twins, Wolves, Wild games PPD after shooting
The Twins, Timberwolves and Wild all postponed games on Monday following the police shooting of Daunte Wright on Sunday night.
Could other teams choose not to play after Minnesota shooting? (1:28)
Adrian Wojnarowski Senior NBA Insider
The Nets-Timberwolves could be played on Tuesday in Minneapolis, sources tell ESPN. Nets play in Philadelphia on Wednesday; Timberwolves host Bucks on Wednesday.
Adrian Wojnarowski Senior NBA Insider
ESPN reporting w/ @malika_andrews: In aftermath of a police shooting that's caused unrest in Minneapolis, conversations are ongoing about the possible postponement of the Nets-Timberwolves game tonight. The Twins-Red Sox game has been postponed. Decision expected this afternoon.
Nets' Irving will miss Monday's game at Wolves
The Brooklyn Nets will be without Kyrie Irving and LaMarcus Aldridge on Monday, when they take on the Timberwolves in Minnesota.
NBA Power Rankings: Phoenix rises; KD returns ahead of a massive East battle
The Suns are closing in on the Jazz in the West, while the Nets-Sixers clash takes center stage this week.
Towns drains dagger 3 (0:16)
Towns, Russell push Wolves to 121-117 win against Bulls
— Karl-Anthony Towns had 27 points and 12 rebounds, D’Angelo Russell scored 27 and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Chicago Bulls 121-117 on Sunday night.
Edwards puts defender in the spin cycle (0:16)
Towns crunches one on Vucevic (0:21)
KAT drops Vucevic, then throws down monster dunk (0:20)
Sources: A-Rod, Lore poised to buy Wolves, Lynx
Alex Rodriguez and billionaire Marc Lore are finalizing a deal to purchase the Timberwolves and Lynx, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
A-Rod to become partial owner of Timberwolves (0:40)
Adrian Wojnarowski Senior NBA Insider
Former Major Leaguer Alex Rodriguez and billionaire Marc Lore are finalizing a deal to purchase the Minnesota Timberwolves from majority owner Glen Taylor, sources tell ESPN. Taylor will continue full control of team for two years before Rodriguez and Lore take over in 2023.
2020-21 Northwest Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah | 42 | 15 | .737 | - | L1 |
| Denver | 36 | 20 | .643 | 5.5 | W2 |
| Portland | 32 | 23 | .582 | 9 | W1 |
| Oklahoma City | 20 | 36 | .357 | 21.5 | L9 |
| Minnesota | 15 | 42 | .263 | 27 | W1 |
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2020-21 Team Leaders
- Offense
- Defense
Points Per Game
Assists Per Game
Field Goal Percentage
Rebounds Per Game
Steals Per Game
Blocks Per Game
Team Stats
Points Per Game110.321st
Rebounds Per Game42.922nd
Assists Per Game24.914th
Points Allowed117.328th
Injuries
2020 Draft Picks
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(1) | Anthony Edwards | SG | Georgia |
| 1(17) | Aleksej Pokusevski | PF | |
| 2(3) | Daniel Oturu | C | Minnesota |
Team History
| YEAR | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-21 | 15 | 42 | .263 |
| 2019-20 | 19 | 45 | .297 |
| 2018-19 | 36 | 46 | .439 |
| 2017-18 | 47 | 35 | .573 |
| 2016-17 | 31 | 51 | .378 |