Timberwolves Countdown #2 - "Reflection"

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It was a night that no Timberwolves fan will ever forget.  The Timberwolves, leading their playoff series with the Denver Nuggets 3-1, were poised to break out of the first-round after seven years of failure.  In my last article before that momentous occasion, I took a moment to look back at all the Wolves had endured.  This piece is #2 of my Top 10 Favorite Timberwolves Articles.

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Timberwolves Countdown #3 - "My Letter to Kevin Garnett"

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Kevin Garnett’s incredible TNT interview during the 2005 All-Star Break revealed a side that most of his fans had never seen.  It was a side of him that made us more proud than ever before to call him our hero.  After watching the leader of our team break down in tears over the state of the franchise, I had to do my small part to let KG know how much he means to this team and how deep my respect is for him.  To this day, I don’t know if Kevin has ever read this letter, but I know that many of his fans have. And if nothing else, it’s stood as a testament to the character of this team’s leader and the love that his fans have for him.  “My Letter to Kevin Garnett” is #3 of my Top 10 favorite Wolves articles.

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Timberwolves Countdown #4 - "All or Nothing"

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It is unquestionably the biggest game in Timberwolves history: Game 7 versus the Kings in the 2004 playoffs.  Although KG’s performance that night is now a source of legend in the Twin Cities, the days leading up to that game were characterized by many questioning Kevin Garnett’s manhood, toughness, and ability to win. My preview of that career-defining game is #4 of 10 of my favorite Timberwolves articles.

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Milwaukee Reindeer Ruin the Timberwolves' Christmas

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What can I say, this team has been extremely frustrating to watch so far. At times they look fantastic, and on nights like tonight, they make you want to pull your hair out. You don’t think that Glen Taylor has a lot of stock in Rogaine do you… no comments

Kevin Garnett for Head Coach

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“We can’t keep depending on our coaches to make decisions. “We’ve got to use our IQs and our basketball knowledge to figure things out and maybe call timeouts and maybe go to a zone.” - Kevin Garnett

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Timberwolves Countdown #5 - "My Second Letter to Kevin Garnett"

Written by Derek Hanson on .

My second letter to Kevin Garnett was one of the most heartfelt and meaningful pieces I’ve written.  It’s #5 on the list of my Top 10 favorite Timberwolves articles.

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Timberwolves Countdown #6 - "I Can Feel It"

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After the Timberwolves were defeated in the 2004 Western Conference Finals, there were a lot of heavy hearts in the Twin Cities. But despite enormous disappointment, I couldn’t deny the most important part of our unforgettable season. This article is #6 of my Top 10 favorite Timberwolves articles.

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Lakers outscore Timberwolves 34-7 in the Fourth Quarter

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All I have to say is that if Dwane Casey is still the head coach when I wake up in the morning…

I don’t even know what I’ll do, but it won’t be good.  I know it was the players playing and not the coach, but where were the timely timeouts? Where were the offensive sets?  Where was any semblance of a game plan or an attempt to stop the bleeding before things got out of hand?

34-7 is on the coach.

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Timberwolves Countdown #7 - "A Resolution"

Written by Derek Hanson on .

As the calender turned over to 2005 for the Timberwolves and Sam Cassell and Latrell Sprewell remained disgruntled, I felt the need to rally the troops for the remainder of the season in any small way I could.  This article urged the Wolves and their fans to keep striving for excellence, despite our sluggish start.  It’s #7 of my Top 10 favorite Timberwolves articles.

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Timberwolves Countdown #8 - "The Russian Is Cut!"

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After getting blown out in Game 1 of their first round series with the Lakers, the Timberwolves struck back with one of their most memorable games in history. The article covering that game is #8 in my Top 10 favorite Wolves articles.

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