Jonah Maves
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How Much Can We Trust Ant's Mid-Range Game? - Zone Coverage
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Anthony Edwards was vocal about what he was going to work on this offseason.
His mid-range.
I dove into how becoming more of a three-level scorer can advance his game, why the usage is very important, and the further nuances involved below.
His mid-range.
I dove into how becoming more of a three-level scorer can advance his game, why the usage is very important, and the further nuances involved below.
Your Minnesota Timberwolves now move to 2-0 in NBA Cup play.
They also hold a +54 point differential.
They also hold a +54 point differential.
November 15, 2025 at 3:35 AM
Your Minnesota Timberwolves now move to 2-0 in NBA Cup play.
They also hold a +54 point differential.
They also hold a +54 point differential.
The Timberwolves have flipped their identity through 11 GP, shifting from a defensive-minded squad to now the NBA’s third-best offensive rating.
I detailed the All-NBA level play from Randle and Edwards, and Jaden McDaniels’ continued rise below.
I detailed the All-NBA level play from Randle and Edwards, and Jaden McDaniels’ continued rise below.
The Timberwolves' Efficient Offense Is Forcing A Change In Team Identity - Zone Coverage
When the Minnesota Timberwolves traded for Rudy Gobert in the 2022 offseason, the team's identity naturally shifted toward defense. And Minnesota's
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November 13, 2025 at 5:58 PM
The Timberwolves have flipped their identity through 11 GP, shifting from a defensive-minded squad to now the NBA’s third-best offensive rating.
I detailed the All-NBA level play from Randle and Edwards, and Jaden McDaniels’ continued rise below.
I detailed the All-NBA level play from Randle and Edwards, and Jaden McDaniels’ continued rise below.
The Jaden McDaniels to Rudy Gobert connection continues to flash. Underrated over the past couple of seasons.
What impressed me most on this one was McDaniels' quick read, and him making an accurate pass from an awkward spot.
Still, a very fluid motion with the gather.
What impressed me most on this one was McDaniels' quick read, and him making an accurate pass from an awkward spot.
Still, a very fluid motion with the gather.
November 11, 2025 at 5:15 PM
The Jaden McDaniels to Rudy Gobert connection continues to flash. Underrated over the past couple of seasons.
What impressed me most on this one was McDaniels' quick read, and him making an accurate pass from an awkward spot.
Still, a very fluid motion with the gather.
What impressed me most on this one was McDaniels' quick read, and him making an accurate pass from an awkward spot.
Still, a very fluid motion with the gather.
This was a nice counter connection between Rob Dillingham and Rudy Gobert.
Double pindowns for McDaniels and Edwards. Nurkic dips out to slow down Edwards, so Gobert slips to the rim. Dillingham finds him.
Double pindowns for McDaniels and Edwards. Nurkic dips out to slow down Edwards, so Gobert slips to the rim. Dillingham finds him.
November 11, 2025 at 4:48 PM
This was a nice counter connection between Rob Dillingham and Rudy Gobert.
Double pindowns for McDaniels and Edwards. Nurkic dips out to slow down Edwards, so Gobert slips to the rim. Dillingham finds him.
Double pindowns for McDaniels and Edwards. Nurkic dips out to slow down Edwards, so Gobert slips to the rim. Dillingham finds him.
Neither shot fell, but I thought the space creation from Jaden McDaniels on these two shot attempts was intriguing.
November 11, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Neither shot fell, but I thought the space creation from Jaden McDaniels on these two shot attempts was intriguing.
Domantas Sabonis shot 3/14 from the field last night when Rudy Gobert was on the court.
Per NBA tracking data, Sabonis was 3/11 when directly guarded by Gobert.
Per NBA tracking data, Sabonis was 3/11 when directly guarded by Gobert.
November 10, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Domantas Sabonis shot 3/14 from the field last night when Rudy Gobert was on the court.
Per NBA tracking data, Sabonis was 3/11 when directly guarded by Gobert.
Per NBA tracking data, Sabonis was 3/11 when directly guarded by Gobert.
According to Cleaning the Glass, the Wolves are now 3rd in the NBA in ORTG at a mark of 122.6, garbage time filtered.
November 10, 2025 at 4:22 PM
According to Cleaning the Glass, the Wolves are now 3rd in the NBA in ORTG at a mark of 122.6, garbage time filtered.
Jaden McDaniels vs Sacramento
21 PTS on 8/10 FG | 2/3 3P | 3/3 FT in 26 mins
McDaniels is now averaging 18.6 PPG on 55.9% from the field and 54.1% from three in the first 10 games of the season.
21 PTS on 8/10 FG | 2/3 3P | 3/3 FT in 26 mins
McDaniels is now averaging 18.6 PPG on 55.9% from the field and 54.1% from three in the first 10 games of the season.
November 10, 2025 at 4:21 AM
Jaden McDaniels vs Sacramento
21 PTS on 8/10 FG | 2/3 3P | 3/3 FT in 26 mins
McDaniels is now averaging 18.6 PPG on 55.9% from the field and 54.1% from three in the first 10 games of the season.
21 PTS on 8/10 FG | 2/3 3P | 3/3 FT in 26 mins
McDaniels is now averaging 18.6 PPG on 55.9% from the field and 54.1% from three in the first 10 games of the season.
Chris Finch on Joan Beringer
"He's a quick learner. He goes after everything, he's aggressive. I've used the word fearless with him before. He's still extremely raw, but he has feel, which is like an interesting combination for young player. With Bigs, you don't often see that."
"He's a quick learner. He goes after everything, he's aggressive. I've used the word fearless with him before. He's still extremely raw, but he has feel, which is like an interesting combination for young player. With Bigs, you don't often see that."
November 8, 2025 at 4:06 AM
Chris Finch on Joan Beringer
"He's a quick learner. He goes after everything, he's aggressive. I've used the word fearless with him before. He's still extremely raw, but he has feel, which is like an interesting combination for young player. With Bigs, you don't often see that."
"He's a quick learner. He goes after everything, he's aggressive. I've used the word fearless with him before. He's still extremely raw, but he has feel, which is like an interesting combination for young player. With Bigs, you don't often see that."
Garbage time Beringer is good stuff
November 8, 2025 at 3:36 AM
Garbage time Beringer is good stuff
Two triple-doubles in three games for Julius Randle
November 8, 2025 at 2:56 AM
Two triple-doubles in three games for Julius Randle
Near triple-double for Julius Randle at the halftime break.
15 PTS | 5/9 FG | 9 REB | 10 AST
Sarge is on a tear to begin the season.
15 PTS | 5/9 FG | 9 REB | 10 AST
Sarge is on a tear to begin the season.
November 8, 2025 at 2:18 AM
Near triple-double for Julius Randle at the halftime break.
15 PTS | 5/9 FG | 9 REB | 10 AST
Sarge is on a tear to begin the season.
15 PTS | 5/9 FG | 9 REB | 10 AST
Sarge is on a tear to begin the season.
Wolves vs Utah 1H stats
Anthony Edwards + Julius Randle
44 PTS | 15/25 FG | 7/12 3P
Utah Jazz entire team
45 PTS | 15/44 FG | 5/20 3P
Anthony Edwards + Julius Randle
44 PTS | 15/25 FG | 7/12 3P
Utah Jazz entire team
45 PTS | 15/44 FG | 5/20 3P
November 8, 2025 at 2:18 AM
Wolves vs Utah 1H stats
Anthony Edwards + Julius Randle
44 PTS | 15/25 FG | 7/12 3P
Utah Jazz entire team
45 PTS | 15/44 FG | 5/20 3P
Anthony Edwards + Julius Randle
44 PTS | 15/25 FG | 7/12 3P
Utah Jazz entire team
45 PTS | 15/44 FG | 5/20 3P
Anthony Edwards 1H vs Utah
29 PTS | 10/16 FG | 6/10 3P in 17 mins
29 PTS | 10/16 FG | 6/10 3P in 17 mins
November 8, 2025 at 2:18 AM
Anthony Edwards 1H vs Utah
29 PTS | 10/16 FG | 6/10 3P in 17 mins
29 PTS | 10/16 FG | 6/10 3P in 17 mins
Good contest from Rudy Gobert in space against Jalen Brunson.
But another example of the Knicks bringing in Gobert to the screening action with him on Josh Hart this time.
Good idea to shade Gobert off Hart, but the Knicks countered well.
But another example of the Knicks bringing in Gobert to the screening action with him on Josh Hart this time.
Good idea to shade Gobert off Hart, but the Knicks countered well.
November 6, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Good contest from Rudy Gobert in space against Jalen Brunson.
But another example of the Knicks bringing in Gobert to the screening action with him on Josh Hart this time.
Good idea to shade Gobert off Hart, but the Knicks countered well.
But another example of the Knicks bringing in Gobert to the screening action with him on Josh Hart this time.
Good idea to shade Gobert off Hart, but the Knicks countered well.
Quite the closeout from Naz Reid on Josh Hart
November 6, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Quite the closeout from Naz Reid on Josh Hart
Another Knicks Spain look.
Rudy Gobert plays at the level this time, holds his own, but when Mikal Bridges releases, so does Anthony Edwards.
Allowing Mitchell Robinson to get the easy dunk.
Rudy Gobert plays at the level this time, holds his own, but when Mikal Bridges releases, so does Anthony Edwards.
Allowing Mitchell Robinson to get the easy dunk.
November 6, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Another Knicks Spain look.
Rudy Gobert plays at the level this time, holds his own, but when Mikal Bridges releases, so does Anthony Edwards.
Allowing Mitchell Robinson to get the easy dunk.
Rudy Gobert plays at the level this time, holds his own, but when Mikal Bridges releases, so does Anthony Edwards.
Allowing Mitchell Robinson to get the easy dunk.
Karl-Anthony Towns OREB and finish.
Julius Randle lets him crash with no resistance.
Julius Randle lets him crash with no resistance.
November 6, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Karl-Anthony Towns OREB and finish.
Julius Randle lets him crash with no resistance.
Julius Randle lets him crash with no resistance.
The backside help can cause Julius Randle real problems with his mid-post touches.
Great recognition to get rid of it here, but also to blindly fire to the corner.
Great recognition to get rid of it here, but also to blindly fire to the corner.
November 6, 2025 at 8:36 PM
The backside help can cause Julius Randle real problems with his mid-post touches.
Great recognition to get rid of it here, but also to blindly fire to the corner.
Great recognition to get rid of it here, but also to blindly fire to the corner.
Very poor defense on this Knicks Spain ATO.
Jaden McDaniels gets completely sealed off by the Mitchell Robinson ball screen.
Rudy Gobert is paying too much attention to the Clarkson flare as he gets rubbed. He returns to Robinson.
Mike Conley likely has to step up here.
Jaden McDaniels gets completely sealed off by the Mitchell Robinson ball screen.
Rudy Gobert is paying too much attention to the Clarkson flare as he gets rubbed. He returns to Robinson.
Mike Conley likely has to step up here.
November 6, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Very poor defense on this Knicks Spain ATO.
Jaden McDaniels gets completely sealed off by the Mitchell Robinson ball screen.
Rudy Gobert is paying too much attention to the Clarkson flare as he gets rubbed. He returns to Robinson.
Mike Conley likely has to step up here.
Jaden McDaniels gets completely sealed off by the Mitchell Robinson ball screen.
Rudy Gobert is paying too much attention to the Clarkson flare as he gets rubbed. He returns to Robinson.
Mike Conley likely has to step up here.
This was just a brutal effort.
Donte DiVincenzo with some ill-advised full-court pressure.
Deuce McBride beats him, then there is no resistance outside of Rob Dillingham coming off his corner matchup to try to stop the ball.
Naz Reid, Anthony Edwards, Julius Randle stand and watch.
Donte DiVincenzo with some ill-advised full-court pressure.
Deuce McBride beats him, then there is no resistance outside of Rob Dillingham coming off his corner matchup to try to stop the ball.
Naz Reid, Anthony Edwards, Julius Randle stand and watch.
November 6, 2025 at 8:11 PM
This was just a brutal effort.
Donte DiVincenzo with some ill-advised full-court pressure.
Deuce McBride beats him, then there is no resistance outside of Rob Dillingham coming off his corner matchup to try to stop the ball.
Naz Reid, Anthony Edwards, Julius Randle stand and watch.
Donte DiVincenzo with some ill-advised full-court pressure.
Deuce McBride beats him, then there is no resistance outside of Rob Dillingham coming off his corner matchup to try to stop the ball.
Naz Reid, Anthony Edwards, Julius Randle stand and watch.
Albeit, a perfect bounce to OG Anunoby.
Although more ball watching from Naz Reid leads to another OREB, and another, before he finally cleans it up.
Although more ball watching from Naz Reid leads to another OREB, and another, before he finally cleans it up.
November 6, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Albeit, a perfect bounce to OG Anunoby.
Although more ball watching from Naz Reid leads to another OREB, and another, before he finally cleans it up.
Although more ball watching from Naz Reid leads to another OREB, and another, before he finally cleans it up.
Great set design by the Knicks. Using Karl-Anthony Towns elbow extended with a pair of outlets.
Although the quarter-second hesitation between Donte DiVincenzo and Rob Dillingham makes this Mikal Bridges cut wide-open.
Rob's speed can't catch up, and he lacks length.
Julius Randle watches.
Although the quarter-second hesitation between Donte DiVincenzo and Rob Dillingham makes this Mikal Bridges cut wide-open.
Rob's speed can't catch up, and he lacks length.
Julius Randle watches.
November 6, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Great set design by the Knicks. Using Karl-Anthony Towns elbow extended with a pair of outlets.
Although the quarter-second hesitation between Donte DiVincenzo and Rob Dillingham makes this Mikal Bridges cut wide-open.
Rob's speed can't catch up, and he lacks length.
Julius Randle watches.
Although the quarter-second hesitation between Donte DiVincenzo and Rob Dillingham makes this Mikal Bridges cut wide-open.
Rob's speed can't catch up, and he lacks length.
Julius Randle watches.
The Wolves decided to put Rudy Gobert on OG Anunoby and Naz Reid on Karl-Anthony Towns in this lineup.
The Knicks shortly countered by using flat spacing across the baseline, and an OG Anunoby ball screen for Deuce McBride.
Leads to a catch, gather, and shoot, straight-on 3PM.
The Knicks shortly countered by using flat spacing across the baseline, and an OG Anunoby ball screen for Deuce McBride.
Leads to a catch, gather, and shoot, straight-on 3PM.
November 6, 2025 at 7:53 PM
The Wolves decided to put Rudy Gobert on OG Anunoby and Naz Reid on Karl-Anthony Towns in this lineup.
The Knicks shortly countered by using flat spacing across the baseline, and an OG Anunoby ball screen for Deuce McBride.
Leads to a catch, gather, and shoot, straight-on 3PM.
The Knicks shortly countered by using flat spacing across the baseline, and an OG Anunoby ball screen for Deuce McBride.
Leads to a catch, gather, and shoot, straight-on 3PM.