The Minnesota Timberwolves bench had their worst perfromance of the playoffs at the worst possible time. The Timberwolves lose game one in OKC. Join Luke Inman and Jack Borman for the instant reaction and recap after the game.
NBA Squad Show: Conference Finals are set to COLLIDE as New NBA Era changes championship landscape Can the Oklahoma City Thunder overcome the Minnesota Timberwolves' depth in the Western Conference Finals? As the NBA playoffs heat up, the Thunder's defensive prowess faces a stern test against the Timberwolves, who have been a force in the West all season. Join Nick Engstad, Doug Norrie, and Ryland Styles as they break down the thrilling Game 7 between the Denver Nuggets and Oklahoma City Thunder...
The Oklahoma City Thunder had the best defense in the NBA this season and it's up to the Minnesota Timberwolves to figure out how to have success on the offense in the Western Conference Finals. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) and Rylan Stiles of Locked On Thunder discuss how the Wolves might try and attack the Thunder defense, as well as who guards whom on both ends of the floor and more on a crossover episode previewing the series. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! CarGurus Buy or sell your next ...
What are the biggest keys to the Minnesota Timberwolves matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference Finals? What holes can the Wolves find in the Thunder's league-best defense in order to pull out a series upset? Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) breaks down both sides of the ball, including how the Wolves can score and how to try and slow down Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and a potent OKC offense. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! CarGurus Buy or sell your next car today with CarG...
The Minnesota Timberwolves may have dispatched of both the Lakers and Warriors in just five games in each series, but they've had a handful of persistent issues, including turnovers and securing the defensive glass. How serious are the problems and can they fix them in time to make the Finals? Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) breaks down the biggest problems and which ones might just be a bit overblown as the Wolves look ahead to facing either the Thunder or the Nuggets in the Western Conference Finals. ...
The Minnesota Timberwolves are headed to the Western Conference Finals for the second consecutive season after closing out the Golden State Warriors in Game 5. Anthony Edwards and Julius Randle were once again fantastic as the Wolves' hot shooting overwhelmed the Warriors. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) breaks down how the Wolves overcame turnover issues and the Warriors' work on the offensive glass to generate enough offense to put the game away relatively easily. Plus, fantastic supporting performanc...
The Minnesota Timberwolves put the final nail in the coffin and advance to the western conference finals for back-to-back years for the first time in franchise history. Join Luke Inman and Jack Borman for the instant reaction and breakdown right after the game.
Can the Minnesota Timberwolves close out the Golden State Warriors in Game 5 on Wednesday night? Plus, diving into how well the double-big lineups with Rudy Gobert and Naz Reid worked for the Wolves in the regular season and how it's helpful against the Warriors. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) dives into the numbers and makes the case for the Wolves playing even bigger, as well as revisiting some of the pre-series predictions and preview items and comparing them to what we've seen so far through four g...
The Minnesota Timberwolves used another huge Julius Randle game and another massive second half from Anthony Edwards to blow out the Golden State Warriors and take a 3-1 series lead. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) breaks down how the Wolves pulled away, including some praise for the defense of Rudy Gobert and Jaden McDaniels, who frustrated the Steph Curry-less and punchless Warriors offense to no end while Ant, Randle, and the Wolves' bench held things down on the offensive end of the floor. Support U...
The Minnesota Timberwolves flipped a switch in the third quarter tonight with a 39-17 point differential and put on a clinic to go up 3-1 on the Warriors. Join Luke Inman and Jack Borman for the instant reaction and recap after the game.
The Minnesota Timberwolves relied on Julius Randle to drive their offense in a tougher-than-expected Game 3 victory over the Golden State Warriors. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) breaks down Randle's impressive performance and how Anthony Edwards improved as the game went on, plus, what needs to change for the Wolves in Game 4 as they look to take a commanding 3-1 series lead. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Prizepicks Now’s the perfect time to join. Download the app today and use code LOCKEDONN...
The Minnesota Timberwolves looked sloppy, out of sync and slow in the first three quarters. However Anthony Edwards and company surged past the Warriors in game three after a fourth quarter explosion. Join Luke Inman and Jack Borman for the instant reaction and recap after the game.
The Minnesota Timberwolves dominated the Warriors by 24 points, evening their second-round series with a Game 2 win. Jaden McDaniels and Julius Randle were the best two players on the floor, pacing the Wolves and carrying them through some ongoing rough patches on offense. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) breaks down the biggest positive signs from the win, including a strong close from Anthony Edwards, who left in the second quarter with an ankle injury before returning to help the Wolves put the game a...
The Minnesota Timberwolves bounced back in a huge way in game two versus Golden State and tied the series back up at one game a piece. Join Luke Inman and Jack Borman for the instant reaction and breakdown after the game.
The Minnesota Timberwolves had their worst offensive game of the season in their Game 1 loss to the Golden State Warriors. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) dives into what was most concerning and what small positives can be taken out and applied to the rest of the series. Plus, what the biggest keys are to Gmae 2 and what to expect from a Warriors offense that will be without Steph Curry. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Amazon Fire TV Stick 4k Did you know your Fire TV is also an Xbox? Turn any TV...
The Minnesota Timberwolves laid an egg in Game 1 of their second-round showdown against the Golden State Warriors, scoring just 31 points in the first half -- the fewest in a half in franchise history. Steph Curry left due to injury and it didn't matter due to the Wolves' offensive incompetence. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) breaks down the most frustrating aspects of the Wolves' loss, including Anthony Edwards's slow start and some poorly timed turnovers and defensive lapses by the Wolves over the co...
Anthony Edwards and the Timberwolves looked lost and shook in a historically bad second quarter. Despite their best efforts they couldn't dig themselves out of that hole and drop game one at home. Join Luke Inman and Jack Borman after the game for the instant reaction and recap.
The Locked on NBA Squad show brings together hosts from across the network to discuss the latest NBA playoff developments. In this episode, they analyze the injury-plagued Cleveland Cavaliers' struggles against the Indiana Pacers, debating whether the Cavs can overcome their setbacks. The conversation then shifts to the Golden State Warriors vs. Minnesota Timberwolves series, with hosts dissecting matchups and betting odds. The group explores Anthony Edwards' emergence as a potential series-defi...
The Minnesota Timberwolves have a definite size advantage over the Golden State Warriors in their second-round matchup. How will each team handle the defensive matchups and exploit the other team's weaknesses? Who will be the series x-factors for each team? Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) and Charlie Walter of Locked On Warriors discuss on a crossover preview. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Amazon Fire TV Stick 4k Did you know your Fire TV is also an Xbox? Turn any TV into your gaming and entert...
The Minnesota Timberwolves finally know their second-round opponent: Steph Curry, Jimmy Butler, Draymond Green, and the Golden State Warriors. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) breaks down the areas in which the Wolves' offense can exploit a typically strong and confounding Warriors defense, amid myriad storylines: Butler's return to Target Center, Draymond vs. Rudy Gobert, and more. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Amazon Fire TV Stick 4k Did you know your Fire TV is also an Xbox? Turn any TV into ...
After the Minnesota Timberwolves downed the Los Angeles Lakers in just five games, there are three key takeaways from the first-round series, ranging from Anthony Edwards' impressive decision-making to Julius Randle's all-around play. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) breaks down the highlights, as well as what may carry forward into the second round and which potential opponent between Golden State and Houston may be a better matchup for the Wolves. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Amazon Fire TV S...
The Minnesota Timberwolves closed out their first-round series over the Los Angeles Lakers with a Game 5 win behind a monster 20-20 game from Rudy Gobert. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) breaks down how the Wolves overcame a historically poor shooting performance by dominating in the paint and on the glass once again over the Lakers' smaller lineup, and how head coach Chris Finch once again out-coached his Lakers' counterpart, JJ Redick. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Amazon Fire TV Stick 4k Did...
The Minnesota Timberwolves sealed the deal in Los Angeles against Luka Doncic and the Lakers knocking off the three seed and advancing to round two. Join Luke Inman and Jack Borman for the instant reaction after the game.
Can the Minnesota Timberwolves close out the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 5? What adjustments can we expect from the Lakers? Also, Chris Finch continues to out-coach JJ Redick. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) breaks down where the Wolves have been best when the Lakers have the ball and what the Lakers may try to do differently to get back into the series. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Amazon Fire TV Stick 4k Did you know your Fire TV is also an Xbox? Turn any TV into your gaming and entertainment...
This episode of the Locked On NBA Squad Show West features hosts from various NBA podcasts discussing the Lakers vs. Timberwolves series, the Nuggets vs. Clippers matchup, and the Thunder's playoff prospects. The hosts analyze the Lakers' defensive struggles, debate Luka Doncic's performance, and examine the Nuggets' resilience. They also explore the Thunder's dominant first-round sweep and potential challenges in the next round. The conversation touches on team depth, coaching decisions, and pl...
The Minnesota Timberwolves have dominated fourth quarters on their way to a 3-1 series lead over the Los Angeles Lakers, and their success has been driven by Anthony Edwards outplaying Luka Doncic. Plus, Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) breaks down the ways in which Ant's overall playoff success continues to impress and taking a dive into where the Wolves are doing exactly what they need to do in two key categories. Your favorite podcast now has a newsletter! In One-stop for ultimate team and league cove...
The Minnesota Timberwolves overcame a 10-point fourth-quarter deficit behind a 43-point Anthony Edwards masterpiece and clutch shotmaking and defense from Naz Reid to take a 3-1 series lead. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) breaks down the Wolves' evolving defensive strategy against Luka Doncic and how the Wolves' Chris Finch is out-coaching JJ Redick. Your favorite podcast now has a newsletter! In One-stop for ultimate team and league coverage delivered right to your inbox. Sign up for free now, at lock...
The Minnesota Timberwolves showed up in crunch time to outduel and outlast Luca Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers to go up 3-1 in the series. Join Luke Inman and Jack Borman for the instant reaction and recap. Plus, the game MVP, the biggest turning point and game five preview.
Lebron James gave the Minnesota Timberwolves his best shot and the Minnesota Timberwolves withstood it for a massive Game 3 win as they outscored the Lakers 13-1 down the stretch. Jaden McDaniels scored 30 in victory, Anthony Edwards posterized Luka Doncic, and Minnesota leads the series 2-1. Join Sam Ekstrom, Ben Beecken and Jack Borman for Game 3 reaction between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Los Angeles Lakers. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Amazon Fire TV Stick 4k Did you know your ...
The Minnesota Timberwolves struggled to score in Game 2 as the Los Angeles Lakers unveiled a tweaked defensive strategy. Jack Borman (@jrborman13) joins to discuss what the Wolves can do to combat the Lakers' adjustments and what to expect in Game 3 and beyond. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) and Jack break down the Lakers' new scheme and the advantages the Wolves should have as the series moves along. Your favorite podcast now has a newsletter! In One-stop for ultimate team and league coverage delivere...
