189: Effective Velocity

What a week of PLAYOFF Timberwolves basketball! This first round series against Memphis has been nothing short of incredible. We’ve had soaring highs, crushing lows and on-court protests galore! As we head into the second week of the postseason the Wolves and Grizzlies are all knotted up at two games a piece. On this episode of Wolvescast special guest host Robert fills in for Neil and chats with Scott about this fantastic series! This episode of Wolvescast is sponsored by Karl Sr and Tee Morant.

Following one of the most improbable wins in Timberwolves history, Minnesota is moving on to the first round of the playoffs! The team, the state and your hosts have no problem celebrating that fact! The longest running podcast in Timberwolves history breaks down the experience of being at the game and reveling in the team finally breaking through. Also a preview of the Memphis series, predicting the future, Glue Girl, shoes, a game and more. This episode of Wolvescast is sponsored by Glen Taylor’s Super Extra-Crispy Chicken Nuggets

The Timberwolves play-in fate has been sealed! They’ll face off against the LA Clippers at Target Center on Tuesday. It will be one of the most anticipated Wolves games in years. On today’s podcast we preview that matchup and what we’re looking forward to about attending the game. Also, Greg Monroe, A Minnesota Twins preview tailor-made for Timberwolves fans, a brand new segment, Robert Covington, a game and more. This episode of Wolvescast is sponsored by Meta Quest

After dropping back to back games on the road the Wolves are essentially locked into the 7th seed of the Western Conference playoff picture. They’ll compete against the Los Angeles Clippers for the right to play in a real series! We chat about the timely return of Paul George and how confident we are in that matchup. Also a Beasley/McDaniels injury update, Karl Towns’ All-NBA case, chillingly cold takes, the Twin Cities Senior Expo, a game and more. This episode of Wolvescast is sponsored by the Minnesota Twins

As the regular season winds down the competition has ramped up! Suddenly the Timberwolves are playing against much tougher teams just weeks away from the playoffs. This episode of Wolvescast features Scott and Neil discussing how this coupled with a few injuries and an alarming number of technical fouls is shaping the end of the season. Also, three point records, Worried/Not Worried, rule changes, Elston Turner a game and more. This episode of Wolvescast is sponsored by Timberwolves Traditionalists

This Timberwolves season continues to be a blast. The team is now eleven games above .500 with eleven games remaining in the regular season! Karl Towns had one of the best offensive performances in the entire league this week as he scored a franchise record 60 points. Scott and Neil dig into his record-setting game and consider the peaks he’s reaching. Also Jaden McDaniels’ injury, the upcoming schedule, the rip-through move, a game and more. This episode of Wolvescast is sponsored by the NBAPA’s Anti-Bullying Task Force

Everything seems to be coming together for the Minnesota Timberwolves. They’ve won six games in a row. Their star players are mostly in top form and their depth continues to grow as the season progresses. It all comes at the perfect time with the playoffs only one month away. On this episode of the podcast we discuss the massive home court advantage that is being formed at Target Center. Also Beasley’s big night, Towns winning the Three Point Contest, listener mail, NBA word games, our own game and more. This episode of Wolvescast is sponsored by Pat Bev’s Vacuum Cannon

Improbably the Timberwolves only have 19 games remaining in their regular season schedule! It’s time to check in on the team’s progress thus far and look forward to the upcoming postseason picture. Tune in as full time friend and part time Wolvescast co-host Robert Brewer joins the show to chat Wolves basketball. We talk about the experience of being a Timberwolves fan in a rare season where they are actually good! Also, Anthony Edwards’ knee, the underrated bench depth, the next 20 games, potential play-in matchups, a game and more. This episode of Wolvescast is sponsored by the Minnesota Timberwolves HR department.

With the NBA All-Star break taking place this weekend in idyllic Cleveland Ohio, the Timberwolves and the rest of the league have earned a much-needed break. On this episode of Wolvescast we rank the people in the Wolves origination who need this upcoming rest the most! Also Edwards’ knee, Beverley’s extension, ideas for a week without Wolves basketball, Track the Pack, a game and more. This episode of Wolvescast is sponsored by VisitCleveland.com

Another trade deadline has come and gone and the Wolves have decided to keep their powder dry this season. Your faithful hosts Scott and Neil turn on the microphones to talk about why we and most Wolves fans are ok with the lack of movement. Also, a Karl Towns All-Star Weekend update, D’Angelo Russell calls for a louder Target Center, predictions for the future, sucking up to our editor, a game and more. This episode of Wolvecast is sponsored by Arby’s