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What. A. Win!
Avatar State Ant!
Chris Finch needs to be held back by 4 other coaches!
Naz Reid Leadership!
Bones Hyland 3s!
But most importantly, 48 minutes of effort from every player that stepped on the floor is what set up the Wolves to hand the OKC Thunder their 3rd loss of the season.
Avatar State Ant!
Chris Finch needs to be held back by 4 other coaches!
Naz Reid Leadership!
Bones Hyland 3s!
But most importantly, 48 minutes of effort from every player that stepped on the floor is what set up the Wolves to hand the OKC Thunder their 3rd loss of the season.
Game 28: Avatar State Ant Defeats Unethical Basketball
Podcast Episode · Dunks After Dusk · 12/20/2025 · 43m
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December 20, 2025 at 7:39 AM
What. A. Win!
Avatar State Ant!
Chris Finch needs to be held back by 4 other coaches!
Naz Reid Leadership!
Bones Hyland 3s!
But most importantly, 48 minutes of effort from every player that stepped on the floor is what set up the Wolves to hand the OKC Thunder their 3rd loss of the season.
Avatar State Ant!
Chris Finch needs to be held back by 4 other coaches!
Naz Reid Leadership!
Bones Hyland 3s!
But most importantly, 48 minutes of effort from every player that stepped on the floor is what set up the Wolves to hand the OKC Thunder their 3rd loss of the season.
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Update through 22 games:
1. DiVincenzo had the biggest rise in EPM (+0.7) and is the team leader in NET Rating, including being 20th in the league when qualifying for minutes
2. Gobert > Randle and Clark > Conley in EPM
3. The Wolves are a top 5 EPM team, behind the Thunder and Rockets in the West.
1. DiVincenzo had the biggest rise in EPM (+0.7) and is the team leader in NET Rating, including being 20th in the league when qualifying for minutes
2. Gobert > Randle and Clark > Conley in EPM
3. The Wolves are a top 5 EPM team, behind the Thunder and Rockets in the West.
December 6, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Update through 22 games:
1. DiVincenzo had the biggest rise in EPM (+0.7) and is the team leader in NET Rating, including being 20th in the league when qualifying for minutes
2. Gobert > Randle and Clark > Conley in EPM
3. The Wolves are a top 5 EPM team, behind the Thunder and Rockets in the West.
1. DiVincenzo had the biggest rise in EPM (+0.7) and is the team leader in NET Rating, including being 20th in the league when qualifying for minutes
2. Gobert > Randle and Clark > Conley in EPM
3. The Wolves are a top 5 EPM team, behind the Thunder and Rockets in the West.
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Very cathartic to talk through the Wolves lack of identity and who/what may be to blame
Are they a veteran team built around continuity? An athletic team looking to push pace? A defensive team anchored by a 4-time DPOY? An offensive juggernaut with a top 5 player?
They don’t know, so how can we?
Are they a veteran team built around continuity? An athletic team looking to push pace? A defensive team anchored by a 4-time DPOY? An offensive juggernaut with a top 5 player?
They don’t know, so how can we?
Games 4-5: No Identity, No Bueno
Podcast Episode · Dunks After Dusk · 10/30/2025 · 46m
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October 30, 2025 at 6:14 AM
Very cathartic to talk through the Wolves lack of identity and who/what may be to blame
Are they a veteran team built around continuity? An athletic team looking to push pace? A defensive team anchored by a 4-time DPOY? An offensive juggernaut with a top 5 player?
They don’t know, so how can we?
Are they a veteran team built around continuity? An athletic team looking to push pace? A defensive team anchored by a 4-time DPOY? An offensive juggernaut with a top 5 player?
They don’t know, so how can we?
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Season Preview Pod!
Key questions in part 1:
1. Is Julius Randle's playoff level of play sustainable or was it mostly (rounds 1+2) matchup based?
2. How does Naz Reid live up to his contract on this roster?
3. Can this team return to being a top 3 defense or is the talk more sizzle than steak?
Key questions in part 1:
1. Is Julius Randle's playoff level of play sustainable or was it mostly (rounds 1+2) matchup based?
2. How does Naz Reid live up to his contract on this roster?
3. Can this team return to being a top 3 defense or is the talk more sizzle than steak?
Minnesota Timberwolves 2025-2026 MEGA Preview: Part 1
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October 14, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Season Preview Pod!
Key questions in part 1:
1. Is Julius Randle's playoff level of play sustainable or was it mostly (rounds 1+2) matchup based?
2. How does Naz Reid live up to his contract on this roster?
3. Can this team return to being a top 3 defense or is the talk more sizzle than steak?
Key questions in part 1:
1. Is Julius Randle's playoff level of play sustainable or was it mostly (rounds 1+2) matchup based?
2. How does Naz Reid live up to his contract on this roster?
3. Can this team return to being a top 3 defense or is the talk more sizzle than steak?
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ONE WEEK FROM TODAY: Make your voices heard. Join us in a peaceful protest across our country against the most corrupt, deceitful & criminal Administration in U.S. History. We say NO KINGS, NO CROOKS, NO SPRAY-TAN CONMAN! 👎
Check for a location near you at: www.nokings.org
#BeThere 👍
Check for a location near you at: www.nokings.org
#BeThere 👍
No Kings
As the president escalates his authoritarian power grab, the NO KINGS non-violent movement continues to rise stronger. We are united once again to remind the world: America has No Kings and the power ...
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October 11, 2025 at 7:18 PM
ONE WEEK FROM TODAY: Make your voices heard. Join us in a peaceful protest across our country against the most corrupt, deceitful & criminal Administration in U.S. History. We say NO KINGS, NO CROOKS, NO SPRAY-TAN CONMAN! 👎
Check for a location near you at: www.nokings.org
#BeThere 👍
Check for a location near you at: www.nokings.org
#BeThere 👍
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And we are back for season 3!
After talking a little media day and jerseys, we decide to take speculation off the table and leave the fate of the Timberwolves season up to the roll of the dice.
Want to know what a D20 season looks like for Jaden McDaniels? We’ve got your answers!
After talking a little media day and jerseys, we decide to take speculation off the table and leave the fate of the Timberwolves season up to the roll of the dice.
Want to know what a D20 season looks like for Jaden McDaniels? We’ve got your answers!
Minnesota Timberwolves Dungeons and Dragons Season Preview: Part 1
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September 30, 2025 at 2:09 PM
And we are back for season 3!
After talking a little media day and jerseys, we decide to take speculation off the table and leave the fate of the Timberwolves season up to the roll of the dice.
Want to know what a D20 season looks like for Jaden McDaniels? We’ve got your answers!
After talking a little media day and jerseys, we decide to take speculation off the table and leave the fate of the Timberwolves season up to the roll of the dice.
Want to know what a D20 season looks like for Jaden McDaniels? We’ve got your answers!
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Oh man. Memories of going to a KG era playoff game are flooding back - just as excited about this as the jerseys!
September 24, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Oh man. Memories of going to a KG era playoff game are flooding back - just as excited about this as the jerseys!
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Enough.
JUST IN: Three people are in critical condition after a shooting at Evergreen High School in Evergreen, Colorado, according to St. Anthony’s Hospital. https://cnn.it/46fImzg
At least 2 students shot at a Denver-area high school, authorities say | CNN
At least two students have been shot at Evergreen High School in Evergreen, Colorado, according to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office.
www.cnn.com
September 10, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Enough.
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CEO pay is up 1,085% since 1978, while typical worker pay is up just 24%.
Why do we always hear "we can't afford to pay our workers more" but never "we can't afford to pay our CEO more"?
Why do we always hear "we can't afford to pay our workers more" but never "we can't afford to pay our CEO more"?
August 24, 2025 at 5:30 PM
CEO pay is up 1,085% since 1978, while typical worker pay is up just 24%.
Why do we always hear "we can't afford to pay our workers more" but never "we can't afford to pay our CEO more"?
Why do we always hear "we can't afford to pay our workers more" but never "we can't afford to pay our CEO more"?
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If the Wolves really believe in Rob Dillingham and his ability to be a long-term starter, cannot think of a better profile of a player to put him with than Joan Beringer.
The development of those two are a huge question, but the vision of them paired with Ant, Jaden and Naz makes a lot of sense.
The development of those two are a huge question, but the vision of them paired with Ant, Jaden and Naz makes a lot of sense.
June 26, 2025 at 2:28 AM
If the Wolves really believe in Rob Dillingham and his ability to be a long-term starter, cannot think of a better profile of a player to put him with than Joan Beringer.
The development of those two are a huge question, but the vision of them paired with Ant, Jaden and Naz makes a lot of sense.
The development of those two are a huge question, but the vision of them paired with Ant, Jaden and Naz makes a lot of sense.
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A little finals talk, a little KD talk, and then a lot of draft talk!
I attempt to sell Mitch on some of my favorite picks and talk about how some of the names being floated around for the Wolves would ultimately fit.
Thomas Sorber 📈
Asa Newell 📈
Nique Clifford 📈
Danny Wolf 📉
Egor Demin 🤔
I attempt to sell Mitch on some of my favorite picks and talk about how some of the names being floated around for the Wolves would ultimately fit.
Thomas Sorber 📈
Asa Newell 📈
Nique Clifford 📈
Danny Wolf 📉
Egor Demin 🤔
Minnesota Timberwolves Draft Talk
Dunks After Dusk · Episode
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June 24, 2025 at 3:58 AM
A little finals talk, a little KD talk, and then a lot of draft talk!
I attempt to sell Mitch on some of my favorite picks and talk about how some of the names being floated around for the Wolves would ultimately fit.
Thomas Sorber 📈
Asa Newell 📈
Nique Clifford 📈
Danny Wolf 📉
Egor Demin 🤔
I attempt to sell Mitch on some of my favorite picks and talk about how some of the names being floated around for the Wolves would ultimately fit.
Thomas Sorber 📈
Asa Newell 📈
Nique Clifford 📈
Danny Wolf 📉
Egor Demin 🤔
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Now that the KD saga is behind the Wolves, time to start focusing in on the draft. We're still prepping our draft preview episode, but here's a little peak behind the curtain of my favorites at 17 based on their fit with the Wolves:
1. Thomas Sorber
2. Cedric Coward
3. Nique Clifford
4. Egor Demin
1. Thomas Sorber
2. Cedric Coward
3. Nique Clifford
4. Egor Demin
June 22, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Now that the KD saga is behind the Wolves, time to start focusing in on the draft. We're still prepping our draft preview episode, but here's a little peak behind the curtain of my favorites at 17 based on their fit with the Wolves:
1. Thomas Sorber
2. Cedric Coward
3. Nique Clifford
4. Egor Demin
1. Thomas Sorber
2. Cedric Coward
3. Nique Clifford
4. Egor Demin
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It's hard to overstate how destructive the reflexive "this is a distraction!" stuff that politicians and commentators and people are always peddling.
Everything is happening all at once. That's how authoritarianism works. If you can't navigate and synthesize this, you're not meeting the moment.
Everything is happening all at once. That's how authoritarianism works. If you can't navigate and synthesize this, you're not meeting the moment.
June 9, 2025 at 2:18 PM
It's hard to overstate how destructive the reflexive "this is a distraction!" stuff that politicians and commentators and people are always peddling.
Everything is happening all at once. That's how authoritarianism works. If you can't navigate and synthesize this, you're not meeting the moment.
Everything is happening all at once. That's how authoritarianism works. If you can't navigate and synthesize this, you're not meeting the moment.
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We close every episode with Ricky’s admonition to “change our faces, be happy, and enjoy it”. The wisdom there cuts to the heart of the Minnesota sports experience.
He kept the lights on at Target Center in a dark time, and will always be one of my favorite Wolves.
Cheers to a wonderful career!
He kept the lights on at Target Center in a dark time, and will always be one of my favorite Wolves.
Cheers to a wonderful career!
Full page ad in back of Strib sports section from Ricky Rubio thanking Minnesota as he retires from playing pro hoops.
June 6, 2025 at 3:40 PM
We close every episode with Ricky’s admonition to “change our faces, be happy, and enjoy it”. The wisdom there cuts to the heart of the Minnesota sports experience.
He kept the lights on at Target Center in a dark time, and will always be one of my favorite Wolves.
Cheers to a wonderful career!
He kept the lights on at Target Center in a dark time, and will always be one of my favorite Wolves.
Cheers to a wonderful career!
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No matter who you are or who you love, you are welcome here.
Happy Pride Month, Minnesota!
Happy Pride Month, Minnesota!
June 1, 2025 at 5:09 PM
No matter who you are or who you love, you are welcome here.
Happy Pride Month, Minnesota!
Happy Pride Month, Minnesota!
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And with that… the Timberwolves season has come to an end
On the pod, first some gratitude for you all.
Second, about 10 minutes of talking about the basketball in this game.
Third, questions and optimism about the future! One bad night does not a franchise break, but it does reveal how far to go
On the pod, first some gratitude for you all.
Second, about 10 minutes of talking about the basketball in this game.
Third, questions and optimism about the future! One bad night does not a franchise break, but it does reveal how far to go
The Timberwolves Season Comes to An End
Dunks After Dusk · Episode
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May 29, 2025 at 12:03 PM
And with that… the Timberwolves season has come to an end
On the pod, first some gratitude for you all.
Second, about 10 minutes of talking about the basketball in this game.
Third, questions and optimism about the future! One bad night does not a franchise break, but it does reveal how far to go
On the pod, first some gratitude for you all.
Second, about 10 minutes of talking about the basketball in this game.
Third, questions and optimism about the future! One bad night does not a franchise break, but it does reveal how far to go
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The exact kind of game all our Timberwolves hearts needed as every player on the Wolves brought it tonight in a blowout of the Thunder
Anthony Edwards led the way in a potential career best performance, Terrance Shannon Jr.(!) was electric, and the defense completely shut down a certain FT merchant
Anthony Edwards led the way in a potential career best performance, Terrance Shannon Jr.(!) was electric, and the defense completely shut down a certain FT merchant
The Timberwolves STRIKE BACK in Game 3
Dunks After Dusk · Episode
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May 25, 2025 at 5:04 AM
The exact kind of game all our Timberwolves hearts needed as every player on the Wolves brought it tonight in a blowout of the Thunder
Anthony Edwards led the way in a potential career best performance, Terrance Shannon Jr.(!) was electric, and the defense completely shut down a certain FT merchant
Anthony Edwards led the way in a potential career best performance, Terrance Shannon Jr.(!) was electric, and the defense completely shut down a certain FT merchant
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Game day is finally here! To help pass the time today, here’s our deep dive preview pod recorded last night. A few standout things:
- Thunder have the 2nd best regular season net rating ever
- Wolves should have a rebounding, FT (?!) and 3pt shooting advantage
- Ant+Randle > PPG than SGA and J-Will
- Thunder have the 2nd best regular season net rating ever
- Wolves should have a rebounding, FT (?!) and 3pt shooting advantage
- Ant+Randle > PPG than SGA and J-Will
The Minnesota Timberwolves Vs OKC Thunder Deep Dive: 7 Series Defining Questions
Dunks After Dusk · Episode
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May 20, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Game day is finally here! To help pass the time today, here’s our deep dive preview pod recorded last night. A few standout things:
- Thunder have the 2nd best regular season net rating ever
- Wolves should have a rebounding, FT (?!) and 3pt shooting advantage
- Ant+Randle > PPG than SGA and J-Will
- Thunder have the 2nd best regular season net rating ever
- Wolves should have a rebounding, FT (?!) and 3pt shooting advantage
- Ant+Randle > PPG than SGA and J-Will
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Playoff Rounds Won Since 2016:
Timberwolves: 4
Vikings, Wild and Twins Combined: 4
May be time to come to terms with the fact that the Timberwolves are the crown jewel franchise of Minnesota men’s sports.
Add in the longtime success of the Lynx franchise, and this is a basketball state.
Timberwolves: 4
Vikings, Wild and Twins Combined: 4
May be time to come to terms with the fact that the Timberwolves are the crown jewel franchise of Minnesota men’s sports.
Add in the longtime success of the Lynx franchise, and this is a basketball state.
The Minnesota Timberwolves have advanced to the Western Conference Finals.
A team playoff record of 36 assists on 49 made baskets, including 12 from Anthony Edwards, marked the best kind of basketball this team can play:
Mature basketball where team success matters more than individual numbers.
A team playoff record of 36 assists on 49 made baskets, including 12 from Anthony Edwards, marked the best kind of basketball this team can play:
Mature basketball where team success matters more than individual numbers.
The Minnesota Timberwolves Advance to the Western Conference Finals
Podcast Episode · Dunks After Dusk · 05/15/2025 · 38m
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May 15, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Playoff Rounds Won Since 2016:
Timberwolves: 4
Vikings, Wild and Twins Combined: 4
May be time to come to terms with the fact that the Timberwolves are the crown jewel franchise of Minnesota men’s sports.
Add in the longtime success of the Lynx franchise, and this is a basketball state.
Timberwolves: 4
Vikings, Wild and Twins Combined: 4
May be time to come to terms with the fact that the Timberwolves are the crown jewel franchise of Minnesota men’s sports.
Add in the longtime success of the Lynx franchise, and this is a basketball state.
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The Timberwolves throw a knockout punch in the 3rd quarter, winning those 12 minutes by 22pts, a new franchise playoff record.
Anthony Edwards entered the avatar state, playoff Julius continues to be > than playoff Jimmy, and Jaden McDaniels and Rudy Gobert owned the defensive end of the floor.
Anthony Edwards entered the avatar state, playoff Julius continues to be > than playoff Jimmy, and Jaden McDaniels and Rudy Gobert owned the defensive end of the floor.
The Timberwolves Take a 3-1 Series Lead!
Podcast Episode · Dunks After Dusk · 05/13/2025 · 36m
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May 13, 2025 at 3:40 PM
The Timberwolves throw a knockout punch in the 3rd quarter, winning those 12 minutes by 22pts, a new franchise playoff record.
Anthony Edwards entered the avatar state, playoff Julius continues to be > than playoff Jimmy, and Jaden McDaniels and Rudy Gobert owned the defensive end of the floor.
Anthony Edwards entered the avatar state, playoff Julius continues to be > than playoff Jimmy, and Jaden McDaniels and Rudy Gobert owned the defensive end of the floor.
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Good morning and happy Mother’s Day!
Last night, the Wolves won a rock fight against the Warriors behind a triple double from Julius Randle, a superstar second half from Ant, and the fantastic 1-2 defensive punch of Jaden and Rudy.
Two wins away from back-to-back seasons in the conference finals.
Last night, the Wolves won a rock fight against the Warriors behind a triple double from Julius Randle, a superstar second half from Ant, and the fantastic 1-2 defensive punch of Jaden and Rudy.
Two wins away from back-to-back seasons in the conference finals.
The Timberwolves Win a Rock Fight in Game 3
Podcast Episode · Dunks After Dusk · 05/11/2025 · 41m
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May 11, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Good morning and happy Mother’s Day!
Last night, the Wolves won a rock fight against the Warriors behind a triple double from Julius Randle, a superstar second half from Ant, and the fantastic 1-2 defensive punch of Jaden and Rudy.
Two wins away from back-to-back seasons in the conference finals.
Last night, the Wolves won a rock fight against the Warriors behind a triple double from Julius Randle, a superstar second half from Ant, and the fantastic 1-2 defensive punch of Jaden and Rudy.
Two wins away from back-to-back seasons in the conference finals.
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With Steph Curry out, here are Jaden McDaniels’ primary matchups and their effectiveness against him this series:
Jimmy Butler: 1/5 (20%), 0 FT attempts
Buddy Hield: 2/7 (28.6%), 0 FT attempts
Draymond Green: 0/6 (0%), 0 FT attempts
Combined 3/18, 8pts (16.7%)
Straight to jail.
Jimmy Butler: 1/5 (20%), 0 FT attempts
Buddy Hield: 2/7 (28.6%), 0 FT attempts
Draymond Green: 0/6 (0%), 0 FT attempts
Combined 3/18, 8pts (16.7%)
Straight to jail.
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May 9, 2025 at 5:55 PM
With Steph Curry out, here are Jaden McDaniels’ primary matchups and their effectiveness against him this series:
Jimmy Butler: 1/5 (20%), 0 FT attempts
Buddy Hield: 2/7 (28.6%), 0 FT attempts
Draymond Green: 0/6 (0%), 0 FT attempts
Combined 3/18, 8pts (16.7%)
Straight to jail.
Jimmy Butler: 1/5 (20%), 0 FT attempts
Buddy Hield: 2/7 (28.6%), 0 FT attempts
Draymond Green: 0/6 (0%), 0 FT attempts
Combined 3/18, 8pts (16.7%)
Straight to jail.
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Series preview time!
Spending most of today staring at the clock trying to will it to 8:30? Here’s an hour of Wolves/Warriors talk with an emphasis on key stats and tough questions.
Ant vs Steph
Playoff Jimmy vs Playoff Julius
Rudy vs Draymond
Bench matchup
Jaden’s numbers guarding Steph 📈
Spending most of today staring at the clock trying to will it to 8:30? Here’s an hour of Wolves/Warriors talk with an emphasis on key stats and tough questions.
Ant vs Steph
Playoff Jimmy vs Playoff Julius
Rudy vs Draymond
Bench matchup
Jaden’s numbers guarding Steph 📈
Wolves Vs. Warriors Deep Dive
Podcast Episode · Dunks After Dusk · 05/06/2025 · 1h 14m
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May 6, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Series preview time!
Spending most of today staring at the clock trying to will it to 8:30? Here’s an hour of Wolves/Warriors talk with an emphasis on key stats and tough questions.
Ant vs Steph
Playoff Jimmy vs Playoff Julius
Rudy vs Draymond
Bench matchup
Jaden’s numbers guarding Steph 📈
Spending most of today staring at the clock trying to will it to 8:30? Here’s an hour of Wolves/Warriors talk with an emphasis on key stats and tough questions.
Ant vs Steph
Playoff Jimmy vs Playoff Julius
Rudy vs Draymond
Bench matchup
Jaden’s numbers guarding Steph 📈