OP02-09-2020, 06:23 AM
Timberwolves Hit Franchise-Record 26 3-Pointers in 142-115 Rout of Clippers
For the first time in 13 games, the Minnesota Timberwolves emerged victorious Saturday night, and all it took was a franchise-record 26 three-pointers.
In its first game since trading Andrew Wiggins, Minnesota topped the Los Angeles Clippers in epic fashion with a 142-115 blowout that was months in the making for Karl-Anthony Towns. The big man hadn't been part of a win since before Thanksgiving.
Every Timberwolves player who attempted a three knocked one down Saturday. Malik Beasley (23 points), in hist first game since being acquired from Denver, led the way with seven triples, Naz Reid made four and Towns added three more. Overall, Minnesota was 26-of-44 on the night. The feat broke the team record of 23 set last week in an overtime game against Sacramento.
The formula that allowed Minnesota to do so was shockingly simple.
"We came in not knowing any of the plays," Beasley told Fox Sports North after the game. "But we told each other just play and have fun and play hard. That's what we did tonight.”
After 13 straight losses, having fun might not have been the easiest thing to do coming on the court. The Timberwolves, however, positioned the night as a type of Season Opener 2.0.
With a bunch of new faces at the trade deadline, Minnesota announced the full roster during player introductions and used the game as a fresh start.
A monstrous victory over one of the biggest threats to win the championship this year quickly followed—and that was without D'Angelo Russell even suiting up. The T-Wolves' 39 assists were the most they've dished out this season, and their 142 points were a season high as well.
The restart to Minnesota's season is off to a good start. Now the team will look to keep it rolling against another contender in the Toronto Raptors on Monday.
For the first time in 13 games, the Minnesota Timberwolves emerged victorious Saturday night, and all it took was a franchise-record 26 three-pointers.
In its first game since trading Andrew Wiggins, Minnesota topped the Los Angeles Clippers in epic fashion with a 142-115 blowout that was months in the making for Karl-Anthony Towns. The big man hadn't been part of a win since before Thanksgiving.
Every Timberwolves player who attempted a three knocked one down Saturday. Malik Beasley (23 points), in hist first game since being acquired from Denver, led the way with seven triples, Naz Reid made four and Towns added three more. Overall, Minnesota was 26-of-44 on the night. The feat broke the team record of 23 set last week in an overtime game against Sacramento.
The formula that allowed Minnesota to do so was shockingly simple.
"We came in not knowing any of the plays," Beasley told Fox Sports North after the game. "But we told each other just play and have fun and play hard. That's what we did tonight.”
After 13 straight losses, having fun might not have been the easiest thing to do coming on the court. The Timberwolves, however, positioned the night as a type of Season Opener 2.0.
With a bunch of new faces at the trade deadline, Minnesota announced the full roster during player introductions and used the game as a fresh start.
A monstrous victory over one of the biggest threats to win the championship this year quickly followed—and that was without D'Angelo Russell even suiting up. The T-Wolves' 39 assists were the most they've dished out this season, and their 142 points were a season high as well.
The restart to Minnesota's season is off to a good start. Now the team will look to keep it rolling against another contender in the Toronto Raptors on Monday.
