Nolan O'Hara

Nolan O'Hara

Nolan O'Hara covers all things Minnesota sports, primarily the Timberwolves, for Bring Me The News and Sports Illustrated's On SI network. He previously worked as a copy editor at the St. Paul Pioneer Press and is a graduate of the University of Minnesota's Hubbard School of Journalism. His work has appeared in the Pioneer Press, Ratchet & Wrench magazine, the Minnesota Daily and a number of local newspapers in Minnesota, among other publications.

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Joe Ingles looks for a pass as he goes out of bounds against the Washington Wizards in the fourth quarter at Target Center in Minneapolis on Feb. 1, 2025.
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It was so much more than a start for Timberwolves' Joe Ingles

Ingles' son, Jacob, got the chance to see his dad start Friday night.

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Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle goes to the basket against the New Orleans Pelicans in the first quarter at Target Center in Minneapolis on March 21, 2025.
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Timberwolves rebound with blowout win over Zion Williamson-less Pelicans

There was no suspense Friday night as Minnesota took care of business in a game it absolutely needed to win.

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New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson shoots the ball over Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid in the first half at Target Center in Minneapolis on March 19, 2025.
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Wolves have no answer for Zion Williamson in loss to lowly Pelicans

Williamson matched a game high with 29 points and added eight assists and five rebounds Wednesday night.

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Minnesota Timberwolves guard Donte DiVincenzo dribbles the ball past Indiana Pacers guard Ben Sheppard in the first half at Target Center in Minneapolis on March 17, 2025.
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Wolves see eight-game win streak come to an end with overtime loss to Pacers

Wolves see eight-game win streak come to an end with overtime loss to Pacers

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Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert walks out to play the Orlando Magic before a game at Target Center in Minneapolis on March 14, 2025.
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Rudy Gobert, Andrew Nembhard ejected from Wolves-Pacers in third quarter

Gobert shoved Nembhard, who threw the basketball at him to kick off a scrum Monday night.

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Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam and guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) in the second half against the Orlando Magic at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on Nov. 6, 2024.
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Pacers down four of five starters Monday night against Wolves

Pascal Siakam, Tyrese Haliburton, Myles Turner and Aaron Nesmith are all out for the game.

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Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch looks on against the Utah Jazz in the second half at Target Center in Minneapolis on March 16, 2025.
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Chris Finch on 200th win: 'Hopefully it's just the beginning of a lot more'

Finch became just the second Wolves coach to reach the milestone with Sunday's victory.

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Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards celebrates after making a shot against the Utah Jazz in the first half at Target Center in Minneapolis on March 16, 2025.
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Anthony Edwards scores 41 as Wolves blow out Jazz, extend win streak to eight games

Edwards didn't even play in the fourth quarter Sunday night as Minnesota was in total control.

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Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards celebrates a series of plays that extended their lead over the Orlando Magic late in the fourth quarter at Target Center in Minneapolis on March 14, 2025.
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Anthony Edwards delivers highlight slam against Jazz, then moves up Wolves' scoring list

Edwards passed Andrew Wiggins as the third all-time leading scorer in franchise history in the first quarter Sunday night.

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Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards celebrates a series of plays that extended their lead over the Orlando Magic late in the fourth quarter at Target Center in Minneapolis on March 14, 2025.
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Where does the Wolves' seven-game win streak stand among their all-time best?

Minnesota has matched its fourth-longest win streak in franchise history and has a chance for more.

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Orlando Magic guard Anthony Black works around Minnesota Timberwolves guard Donte DiVincenzo in the third quarter at Target Center in Minneapolis on March 14, 2025.
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Donte DiVincenzo proves he's a 'rim protector' and so much more for Wolves

DiVincenzo was the catalyst of a fourth-quarter surge that led Minnesota to its seventh straight win Friday night.

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Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert works past Orlando Magic center Goga Bitadze at Target Center in Minneapolis on March 14, 2025.
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Wolves surge in fourth quarter, hold off Banchero, Magic for seventh straight win

Banchero scored a game-high 43 points, but Minnesota was still able to get the win Friday night.

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