The Washington Wizards (15-65) play against the Minnesota Timberwolves (55-24) at Target Center
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Game Time: 8:00 PM EDT on Tuesday April 9, 2024
Washington Wizards 121, Minnesota Timberwolves 130 (Final)
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Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Rudy Gobert and Anthony Gill had to be separated after this play 🫣
pic.twitter.com/7HYncEEYVy – 12:47 AM
Rudy Gobert and Anthony Gill had to be separated after this play 🫣
pic.twitter.com/7HYncEEYVy – 12:47 AM
Ric Bucher @RicBucher
What Luka Doncic does on a nightly basis is almost — almost — as mind boggling as him being drafted third behind DeAndre Ayton and Marvin Bagley and then TRADED for Trae Young and a protected 1st-round pick. – 12:42 AM
What Luka Doncic does on a nightly basis is almost — almost — as mind boggling as him being drafted third behind DeAndre Ayton and Marvin Bagley and then TRADED for Trae Young and a protected 1st-round pick. – 12:42 AM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
After for surging for six weeks after All-Star, the Lakers have had a pretty terrible three days. Two losses to MIN and GSW — 134-120 on Tues — plus Anthony Davis going out has LAL a half game up on the Warriors for No. 9 in the West with two games left in MEM & in NOP. – 12:20 AM
After for surging for six weeks after All-Star, the Lakers have had a pretty terrible three days. Two losses to MIN and GSW — 134-120 on Tues — plus Anthony Davis going out has LAL a half game up on the Warriors for No. 9 in the West with two games left in MEM & in NOP. – 12:20 AM
Jon Krawczynski @JonKrawczynski
Anthony Edwards on the showdown with Denver tomorrow night: “I think everyone know what is at stake, I don’t even need to talk about how big it is, everybody know.” – 12:04 AM
Anthony Edwards on the showdown with Denver tomorrow night: “I think everyone know what is at stake, I don’t even need to talk about how big it is, everybody know.” – 12:04 AM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Chris Finch on Anthony Edwards’ 51-point night:
“It’s really hard to have a night like that. I mean, physically it is very hard to score 50 points. It takes a lot of energy and effort, and to do it with this type of efficiency is pretty impressive. But these things come. At… – 11:46 PM
Chris Finch on Anthony Edwards’ 51-point night:
“It’s really hard to have a night like that. I mean, physically it is very hard to score 50 points. It takes a lot of energy and effort, and to do it with this type of efficiency is pretty impressive. But these things come. At… – 11:46 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Asked Rudy Gobert about Anthony Edwards’ 51-point night and the way Edwards has stepped up in KAT’s absence this past month:
51 from Ant?
“It’s a credit to his work. The last few days, he’s been very consistent with his work ethic, his recovery, being here with us before the… – 11:24 PM
Asked Rudy Gobert about Anthony Edwards’ 51-point night and the way Edwards has stepped up in KAT’s absence this past month:
51 from Ant?
“It’s a credit to his work. The last few days, he’s been very consistent with his work ethic, his recovery, being here with us before the… – 11:24 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Timberwolves, Nuggets, Thunder all won tonight
The LA Clippers are mathematically out of a top-3 seed – 11:11 PM
Timberwolves, Nuggets, Thunder all won tonight
The LA Clippers are mathematically out of a top-3 seed – 11:11 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
The Nuggets defeat the Jazz 111-95. For Denver this sets up a monstrous, likely winner take the west matchup against Minnesota tomorrow night at Ball Arena. For Utah, this is consecutive loss number 13…..For me, flight to Denver in the morning. For Utah, Rockets on Thursday – 11:10 PM
The Nuggets defeat the Jazz 111-95. For Denver this sets up a monstrous, likely winner take the west matchup against Minnesota tomorrow night at Ball Arena. For Utah, this is consecutive loss number 13…..For me, flight to Denver in the morning. For Utah, Rockets on Thursday – 11:10 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Minnesota fans gotta be happy that the Jazz made the Nuggets play into the fourth quarter tonight….and vice versa – 10:50 PM
Minnesota fans gotta be happy that the Jazz made the Nuggets play into the fourth quarter tonight….and vice versa – 10:50 PM
Matthew Tynan @Matthew_Tynan
For most of season I’ve felt on/off stats were close enough to keep Gobert in command of DPOY convo — his presence was/is CLEAR on a very good defensive team — but now Spurs are allowing 10.1 pp100p fewer w/ Vic on the floor; Wolves allowing 3.6 pp100p fewer w/ Rudy on floor. – 10:45 PM
For most of season I’ve felt on/off stats were close enough to keep Gobert in command of DPOY convo — his presence was/is CLEAR on a very good defensive team — but now Spurs are allowing 10.1 pp100p fewer w/ Vic on the floor; Wolves allowing 3.6 pp100p fewer w/ Rudy on floor. – 10:45 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Anthony Edwards during his postgame interview: “Yessirski, KAT’s back babyyyy” – 10:26 PM
Anthony Edwards during his postgame interview: “Yessirski, KAT’s back babyyyy” – 10:26 PM
Josh Robbins @JoshuaBRobbins
The Wizards’ early 21-point lead didn’t hold up tonight. They fell to the Wolves 130-121 as Anthony Edwards tallied a career-high 51 points. – 10:26 PM
The Wizards’ early 21-point lead didn’t hold up tonight. They fell to the Wolves 130-121 as Anthony Edwards tallied a career-high 51 points. – 10:26 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
Wizards lose to the Timberwolves 130-121 in a game they led by 21 points in the 1st quarter. Up next: their final home game of the season on Friday against the Bulls. – 10:24 PM
Wizards lose to the Timberwolves 130-121 in a game they led by 21 points in the 1st quarter. Up next: their final home game of the season on Friday against the Bulls. – 10:24 PM
Jon Krawczynski @JonKrawczynski
MIN 130, WAS 121
Wasn’t always pretty, but the Wolves got it done to set up a HUGE game tomorrow night in Denver.
Edwards: 51p, 7a, 38mins
Gobert: 19p, 16r, 38 mins
Alexander-Walker: 23p
Conley: 15p (all 5 3s in the second half) – 10:24 PM
MIN 130, WAS 121
Wasn’t always pretty, but the Wolves got it done to set up a HUGE game tomorrow night in Denver.
Edwards: 51p, 7a, 38mins
Gobert: 19p, 16r, 38 mins
Alexander-Walker: 23p
Conley: 15p (all 5 3s in the second half) – 10:24 PM
Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
51.
A NEW CAREER-HIGH FOR ANT. pic.twitter.com/wOzCHiW7o1 – 10:21 PM
51.
A NEW CAREER-HIGH FOR ANT. pic.twitter.com/wOzCHiW7o1 – 10:21 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
Anthony Edwards has just set his career-high for points in a game.
The amount: pic.twitter.com/LASmnjiWFU – 10:20 PM
Anthony Edwards has just set his career-high for points in a game.
The amount: pic.twitter.com/LASmnjiWFU – 10:20 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Gobert tonight:
19 PTS
16 REB
4 BLK
13-2 in games with 15/15 this season. statmuse.com/nba/player/rud… – 10:19 PM
Gobert tonight:
19 PTS
16 REB
4 BLK
13-2 in games with 15/15 this season. statmuse.com/nba/player/rud… – 10:19 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Somehow Poole makes this. But man, being guarded by Nickeil Alexander-Walker does not look fun. pic.twitter.com/bUPcTYzcun – 10:10 PM
Somehow Poole makes this. But man, being guarded by Nickeil Alexander-Walker does not look fun. pic.twitter.com/bUPcTYzcun – 10:10 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Minny really needed a 40 piece from Ant to beat the Wizards? Congrats on the number one seed, Denver – 10:08 PM
Minny really needed a 40 piece from Ant to beat the Wizards? Congrats on the number one seed, Denver – 10:08 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
The Wizards have already made 16 threes with 8 min. left in the 3rd quarter. The franchise record is 21. The NBA record is 29. – 9:33 PM
The Wizards have already made 16 threes with 8 min. left in the 3rd quarter. The franchise record is 21. The NBA record is 29. – 9:33 PM
Jon Krawczynski @JonKrawczynski
Finch with a VERY quick timeout after the Poole 3. Someone missed an assignment that they harped on in the locker room to get that rare reaction. – 9:25 PM
Finch with a VERY quick timeout after the Poole 3. Someone missed an assignment that they harped on in the locker room to get that rare reaction. – 9:25 PM
Rod Boone @rodboone
Final: Mavs 130, #Hornets 104
Miles Bridges 22 pts, 5 rebs, 3 asts
Brandon Miller 21 pts, 6 rebs
Davis Bertans 13 pts, 4 rebs
Grant Williams 12 pts, 4 asts, 3 rebs
Luka Doncic 39 pts, 12 rebs, 10 asts
PJ Washington 1 pt, 7 rebs, 3 asts
Up next: at Atlanta tomorrow; at Boston… – 9:14 PM
Final: Mavs 130, #Hornets 104
Miles Bridges 22 pts, 5 rebs, 3 asts
Brandon Miller 21 pts, 6 rebs
Davis Bertans 13 pts, 4 rebs
Grant Williams 12 pts, 4 asts, 3 rebs
Luka Doncic 39 pts, 12 rebs, 10 asts
PJ Washington 1 pt, 7 rebs, 3 asts
Up next: at Atlanta tomorrow; at Boston… – 9:14 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
The Wizards take a 70-60 lead into halftime against the T’Wolves. 3rd quarter will be huge, as always for the Wiz who are 30th in net rating in the 3rd (-16.4), while the Wolves are 1st (+13.6). – 9:12 PM
The Wizards take a 70-60 lead into halftime against the T’Wolves. 3rd quarter will be huge, as always for the Wiz who are 30th in net rating in the 3rd (-16.4), while the Wolves are 1st (+13.6). – 9:12 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
The Wizards made 13 threes in the 1st half pic.twitter.com/GMLHZwmYI2 – 9:08 PM
The Wizards made 13 threes in the 1st half pic.twitter.com/GMLHZwmYI2 – 9:08 PM
Josh Robbins @JoshuaBRobbins
The Wizards have made 13 of their 20 three-point attempts so far tonight. They lead 67-58 late in the second quarter. Jordan Poole and Corey Kispert have combined to score 31 points. – 9:05 PM
The Wizards have made 13 of their 20 three-point attempts so far tonight. They lead 67-58 late in the second quarter. Jordan Poole and Corey Kispert have combined to score 31 points. – 9:05 PM
Jon Krawczynski @JonKrawczynski
FTs:
MIN 16-19
WAS 2-5
Fouls:
MIN 3
WAS 13
Keeping the Wolves afloat – 9:04 PM
FTs:
MIN 16-19
WAS 2-5
Fouls:
MIN 3
WAS 13
Keeping the Wolves afloat – 9:04 PM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
Davion Mitchell before the trade deadline:
3.7 PTS, 38% FG, 26% 3PT, 12.9 MIN
Post trade deadline:
7 PTS, 54% FG, 46% 3PT, 17.7 MIN
Never underestimate how job/team security can impact a player. – 8:54 PM
Davion Mitchell before the trade deadline:
3.7 PTS, 38% FG, 26% 3PT, 12.9 MIN
Post trade deadline:
7 PTS, 54% FG, 46% 3PT, 17.7 MIN
Never underestimate how job/team security can impact a player. – 8:54 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
These Rudy Gobert spin move recoveries look bad but work way more than they don’t. One my favorite Gobert “moves”. pic.twitter.com/gfHiLKzaw6 – 8:54 PM
These Rudy Gobert spin move recoveries look bad but work way more than they don’t. One my favorite Gobert “moves”. pic.twitter.com/gfHiLKzaw6 – 8:54 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Naz Reid was ejected for this play, thoughts?
(via @BallySportsNOR)
pic.twitter.com/6eTKzEKstc – 8:49 PM
Naz Reid was ejected for this play, thoughts?
(via @BallySportsNOR)
pic.twitter.com/6eTKzEKstc – 8:49 PM
Washington Wizards @WashWizards
Corey and JP combined for 23 points in Q1. 🤝 pic.twitter.com/NCVlap4e5x – 8:40 PM
Corey and JP combined for 23 points in Q1. 🤝 pic.twitter.com/NCVlap4e5x – 8:40 PM
Washington Wizards @WashWizards
Put up a season-high 44 points in the first
#ForTheDistrict | @CapitalOne pic.twitter.com/YBGKeT7m2G – 8:39 PM
Put up a season-high 44 points in the first
#ForTheDistrict | @CapitalOne pic.twitter.com/YBGKeT7m2G – 8:39 PM
Ava Wallace @avarwallace
Just as @JonKrawczynski predicted (but actually), the Wizards lead the Timberwolves 44-26 after one. Naz Reid was ejected after hitting Johnny Davis in the head with an elbow. The Wiz are 17-27 from the floor and 9-13 from three. – 8:38 PM
Just as @JonKrawczynski predicted (but actually), the Wizards lead the Timberwolves 44-26 after one. Naz Reid was ejected after hitting Johnny Davis in the head with an elbow. The Wiz are 17-27 from the floor and 9-13 from three. – 8:38 PM
Minnesota Timberwolves PR @Twolves_PR
At the end of the first quarter, the @Timberwolves trail 44-26.
Edwards has 12 points, his 23rd 10+ point first quarter of the season (66th career). – 8:38 PM
At the end of the first quarter, the @Timberwolves trail 44-26.
Edwards has 12 points, his 23rd 10+ point first quarter of the season (66th career). – 8:38 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
The Wizards’ 44 points in the 1st quarter are the most the Timberwolves, the NBA’s No. 1 defensive team, have allowed in any quarter this season. – 8:38 PM
The Wizards’ 44 points in the 1st quarter are the most the Timberwolves, the NBA’s No. 1 defensive team, have allowed in any quarter this season. – 8:38 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Naz Reid ejected for a hostile act that I didn’t even notice in live time. – 8:29 PM
Naz Reid ejected for a hostile act that I didn’t even notice in live time. – 8:29 PM
Jon Krawczynski @JonKrawczynski
The Wizards are 8-11 from the field, 6-8 from 3 in 5 1/2 minutes. The Wolves must’ve thought it was a 7:30 start – 8:22 PM
The Wizards are 8-11 from the field, 6-8 from 3 in 5 1/2 minutes. The Wolves must’ve thought it was a 7:30 start – 8:22 PM
Washington Wizards @WashWizards
8 early points for @corey_kispert 🔥 pic.twitter.com/rgsatr6jq1 – 8:21 PM
8 early points for @corey_kispert 🔥 pic.twitter.com/rgsatr6jq1 – 8:21 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
With 19 points in the first four minutes against the Timberwolves, the Wizards are on pace to score 228 tonight. – 8:20 PM
With 19 points in the first four minutes against the Timberwolves, the Wizards are on pace to score 228 tonight. – 8:20 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Wolves are down 19 to 5 to the Wizards at home 4 minutes into the game – 8:16 PM
Wolves are down 19 to 5 to the Wizards at home 4 minutes into the game – 8:16 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Mavs starters: Jones, Washington, Gafford, Irving, Doncic
CHA starters: Miller, Bridges, Williams, Mann, Micic
6:10 tip @971TheFreak – 6:44 PM
Mavs starters: Jones, Washington, Gafford, Irving, Doncic
CHA starters: Miller, Bridges, Williams, Mann, Micic
6:10 tip @971TheFreak – 6:44 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“I’m telling him, we need the Wizards Beal. I’m reminding him. He has to play a role on this team and he has to take a backseat, but just reminding him you’re one of the best basketball players in the world.”
Isaiah Thomas encouraging Bradley Beal. #Suns tinyurl.com/5etuh23w pic.twitter.com/jMySuBC9PO – 6:18 PM
“I’m telling him, we need the Wizards Beal. I’m reminding him. He has to play a role on this team and he has to take a backseat, but just reminding him you’re one of the best basketball players in the world.”
Isaiah Thomas encouraging Bradley Beal. #Suns tinyurl.com/5etuh23w pic.twitter.com/jMySuBC9PO – 6:18 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
From this morning @TheAthletic
Magic # for Clippers to clinch top-6: 1
Magic # for LAC to clinch top-4: 2
(extremely) Unlikely scenarios still exist for Clippers to get 2-3
relevant games:
– DAL at CHA
– WAS at MIN
– DEN at UTA
– LAC at PHO
– NO at POR
theathletic.com/5401417/2024/0… pic.twitter.com/x60CYSBeCQ – 6:16 PM
From this morning @TheAthletic
Magic # for Clippers to clinch top-6: 1
Magic # for LAC to clinch top-4: 2
(extremely) Unlikely scenarios still exist for Clippers to get 2-3
relevant games:
– DAL at CHA
– WAS at MIN
– DEN at UTA
– LAC at PHO
– NO at POR
theathletic.com/5401417/2024/0… pic.twitter.com/x60CYSBeCQ – 6:16 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
Wizards rookie Tristan Vukcevic is OUT for tonight’s game against the T’Wolves due to left knee soreness, the team says. – 5:02 PM
Wizards rookie Tristan Vukcevic is OUT for tonight’s game against the T’Wolves due to left knee soreness, the team says. – 5:02 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Karl-Anthony Towns injury update: Timberwolves’ All-Star cleared for full contact ahead of NBA playoffs
cbssports.com/nba/news/karl-… – 5:01 PM
Karl-Anthony Towns injury update: Timberwolves’ All-Star cleared for full contact ahead of NBA playoffs
cbssports.com/nba/news/karl-… – 5:01 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
The Wolves say that Karl-Anthony Towns has been cleared for full-contact, 5-on-5 work and is “progressing toward his return to play.” – 4:49 PM
The Wolves say that Karl-Anthony Towns has been cleared for full-contact, 5-on-5 work and is “progressing toward his return to play.” – 4:49 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Karl-Anthony Towns has been cleared for full-contact, 5-on-5 basketball activities and is progressing toward his return to play, the team announces. – 4:48 PM
Karl-Anthony Towns has been cleared for full-contact, 5-on-5 basketball activities and is progressing toward his return to play, the team announces. – 4:48 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
The Timberwolves announce that Karl-Anthony Towns has been cleared for “full contact, 5-on-5 basketball activities and is progressing toward a return to play.” – 4:46 PM
The Timberwolves announce that Karl-Anthony Towns has been cleared for “full contact, 5-on-5 basketball activities and is progressing toward a return to play.” – 4:46 PM
Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
Karl-Anthony Towns has been cleared for full-contact, 5-on-5 basketball activities and is progressing toward his return to play, per team. – 4:46 PM
Karl-Anthony Towns has been cleared for full-contact, 5-on-5 basketball activities and is progressing toward his return to play, per team. – 4:46 PM
Minnesota Timberwolves PR @Twolves_PR
NEWS: Karl-Anthony Towns Injury Update
Towns has been cleared for full-contact, 5-on-5 basketball activities and is progressing toward his return to play.
Full release:
nba.com/timberwolves/n… – 4:46 PM
NEWS: Karl-Anthony Towns Injury Update
Towns has been cleared for full-contact, 5-on-5 basketball activities and is progressing toward his return to play.
Full release:
nba.com/timberwolves/n… – 4:46 PM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Washington Wizards, Vukcevic: “In Partizan Belgrade two very bad years” @Sportando sportando.basketball/en/washington-… – 3:39 PM
Washington Wizards, Vukcevic: “In Partizan Belgrade two very bad years” @Sportando sportando.basketball/en/washington-… – 3:39 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Added a couple of columns to the West Playoff Snapshot.
For the Nuggets, a win tonight guarantees a Top 3 seed, but they have to win out if they want top 2.
(Winning out guarantees them top 1 anyway because MIN would be handed a loss tomorrow)
Nuggets remaining games:
@ UTA… pic.twitter.com/tcrFfEvdOf – 3:39 PM
Added a couple of columns to the West Playoff Snapshot.
For the Nuggets, a win tonight guarantees a Top 3 seed, but they have to win out if they want top 2.
(Winning out guarantees them top 1 anyway because MIN would be handed a loss tomorrow)
Nuggets remaining games:
@ UTA… pic.twitter.com/tcrFfEvdOf – 3:39 PM
Rod Boone @rodboone
Charlotte return an emotional event for PJ Washington. “It’s a little weird.”
charlotteobserver.com/sports/charlot… – 3:26 PM
Charlotte return an emotional event for PJ Washington. “It’s a little weird.”
charlotteobserver.com/sports/charlot… – 3:26 PM
Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
meet ya at @TargetCenterMN.
🎟 » bit.ly/3TQ0h9G pic.twitter.com/3S6VdmPFrU – 3:12 PM
meet ya at @TargetCenterMN.
🎟 » bit.ly/3TQ0h9G pic.twitter.com/3S6VdmPFrU – 3:12 PM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Tristan Vukcevic revealed that he didn’t like his time at Partizan 🗣 pic.twitter.com/7W2XA7GAZI – 2:52 PM
Tristan Vukcevic revealed that he didn’t like his time at Partizan 🗣 pic.twitter.com/7W2XA7GAZI – 2:52 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Isaiah Thomas called Bradley Beal’s PG role a learning experience, but wants him aggressive: “We need the Wizards Beal! I’m reminding him that he is that….he has to take a backseat more times than not, but just reminding him you’re 1 of the best basketball players in the world” pic.twitter.com/8pDYr0D6tI – 2:29 PM
Isaiah Thomas called Bradley Beal’s PG role a learning experience, but wants him aggressive: “We need the Wizards Beal! I’m reminding him that he is that….he has to take a backseat more times than not, but just reminding him you’re 1 of the best basketball players in the world” pic.twitter.com/8pDYr0D6tI – 2:29 PM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
In a surprising revelation, Tristan Vukcevic openly bashed Partizan 😬
Vukcevic said he didn’t like it there and had a bad time:
basketnews.com/news-204439-tr… – 2:23 PM
In a surprising revelation, Tristan Vukcevic openly bashed Partizan 😬
Vukcevic said he didn’t like it there and had a bad time:
basketnews.com/news-204439-tr… – 2:23 PM