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Battle-Tested Thunder host Timberwolves in Game 1

Tonight, the Western Conference Finals tips off between the one-seed Oklahoma City Thunder (68-14) and the sixth-seed Minnesota Timberwolves (49-33). Two of the biggest young stars in the game Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Anthony Edwards will face off for the first time in the NBA Playoffs. This series will also be …

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Dikembe ‘Mt.’ Mutombo Dies After Fight Against Brain Cancer

Former NBA player and Hall of Famer Dikembe “Mt.” Mutombo died Monday after a long battle with brain cancer. He was 58. Mutombo played for the Nuggets, Hawks, 76ers, Nets, Knicks and Rockets across his 19-year career. “Dikembe Mutombo was simply larger than life,” NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said in …

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Timberwolves Take Game Seven Over Defending Champs

When asked in his post-game press conference after Sunday’s game seven loss about whether the Timberwolves were threats to become rivals to the reigning champion Denver Nuggets, three-time MVP  Nikola Jokic stated, “Yes. I think they’re built to beat us.” And that’s exactly what Minnesota did. "I think they're built …

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