Rudy Gobert’s surprising burst of offense punctuated Minnesota’s strong recent play, reminding fans that his impact extends beyond defense as the Timberwolves push back toward winning form.

The final game of the NBA Christmas Day slate was the best. The host Denver Nuggets outlasted the Minnesota Timberwolves 142-138 in overtime, thanks to another brilliant performance by Nikola Jokic. The three-time MVP scored 56 points, pulled down 16 ...

Durant, who is in his first season with Houston, powered the Rockets with a season-high scoring effort. He finished the first half of play with 18 points after making 7-of-11 shots from the field and helped the Rockets close the gap only trailing Minnesota by two points after a 3-pointer with just a second remaining in the second quarter.

Coming off the bench in his first game back from an 11-match absence with a hamstring strain, Giddey lit up for 21 points — including 18 in the first half alone — in a tense 120-115 victory in Minnesota over the 27-18 Timberwolves.

CLEVELAND — The Cavaliers faced the Minnesota Timberwolves — again. This time, the Cavs prevailed. The Cavs beat the Timberwolves 146-134 on Jan. 10 at Rocket Arena just days after playing in Minnesota, where Cleveland lost 131-122 to the T-Wolves.

The Timberwolves star scored 26 points in the fourth quarter after scoring 29 points through the first three quarters of play. Victor Wembanyama led the way for the Spurs with 39 points.

The Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves despite missing several point guards due to injury. Jaren Jackson Jr. and Jock Landale got their first double-doubles of the season. Brandon Clarke made his season debut after a PCL injury, scoring ...

The Timberwolves-Spurs matchup highlights the night. These Top 4 teams in the Western Conference have looked like two of the best teams in the NBA, but Minnesota has won five straight over San Antonio. The Suns-Knicks, Heat-Thunder, Pacers-Pistons and Hawks-Celtics are the other four games tipping off shortly.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander can't get a shot off in the closing seconds before turning it over. He finished with 35 points and seven assists in the loss. OKC (25-3) has lost two of its last three games. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 11 points and 4 assists Jalen ...