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The Numbers Behind The Wolves Record + Ant's Injury + The Schedule Ahead w/ Chris Hine Dec 11, 2023

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On today's show, Dane is joined by Wolves beat writer Chris Hine from the Star Tribune to discuss Chris' recent story on four numbers behind the Wolves 17-4 record. Dane and Chris also discuss Anthony Edwards' hip injury and the pattern of Ant re-aggravating injuries in his career. And finally, Dane and Chris look at the difficult schedule ahead for the next month. Topics and timestamps below...

- The 3rd quarter effectiveness (2:00)

- The defense w/ Rudy off the floor (7:30)

- D rebounding this year (17:00)

- What to make of Ant's pattern of re-aggravating injuries (32:30)

- The more difficult schedule ahead (32:30)

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Immediate Reactions From The Win In Memphis + Live Listener Mailbag w/ Kyle Theige Dec 09, 2023

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On today's show, Dane is joined by Kyle Theige for a live postgame show following the Wolves win in Memphis on Friday night -- their 16th win in the last 18 games. Dane and Kyle discuss key themes from the win and take big picture questions live from the audience. Topics and timestamps below...

-- Ant re-aggravates hip injury(2:00)

-- Neverminds + Gobert dominating again (5:00)

-- Troy Brown Jr. + the bench step up (12:00)

-- Anderson's shooting woes? (19:00)

-- A difficult schedule ahead (27:00)

-- Listener mailbag on: The 3 bigs; KAT's vibe; Why 3rd Qs are better; How far is Gobert from MVP conversation?; What's the rotation when full-strength; and more (35:00)

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Britt Robson On Believing In Rudy Gobert's Dominance + A Few Recent Half-Empty Wins Dec 08, 2023

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On today's show, Dane is joined by Britt Robson from MinnPost to discuss how there is much more to gush than fret about with the Wolves lately. Much of the gushing in the conversation is focused on what has been behind Rudy Gobert's recent dominance and why it's mitigating concerns about Gobert in the playoffs. The frets are the small adjustments Chris Finch has been mentioning that need to be ironed out to sustain success. Specific topics and timestamps below...

-- Gobert dominating and having fun (6:00)

-- Why "Playoff Rudy" concerns aren't seeming warranted? (18:00)

-- Finch's areas for growth: Turnovers, The D when Gobert sits, Flow on O (34:30)

-- SloMo this season vs. last season (1:02:00)

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Mike Conley and the Wolves Solving Clutch-Time Offense w/ Jace Frederick Dec 05, 2023

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On today's show, Dane is joined by Wolves beat writer Jace Frederick from the Pioneer Press to discuss a key trend from this Wolves season: Being an effective team in the clutch. The Wolves have been one of the league's best teams in the clutch thus far this season, so Dane and Jace discuss what has gone into their improvement in that area this season. Also some discussion on Rudy Gobert wrecking the courage of opponents at the rim. Topics and timestamps below...

- The Wolves offense in the clutch (3:30)

- Conley's 2021 Chris Paul season (20:00)

- The death of the true PG (26:00)

- Rudy wrecking opponent's courage at the rim (36:00)

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How The 3 Bigs Rolled In Charlotte w/ Chris Hine Dec 04, 2023

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On today's show, Dane is joined by Chris Hine from the Star Tribune to discuss the Wolves moving to 15-4 with a win in Charlotte over the weekend. Without Anthony Edwards in that game, Dane and Chris talk about how Chris Finch empowered Karl-Anthony Towns, Rudy Gobert and Naz Reid to lead the way over the Hornets. Topics and timestamps below...

-- This year's team believing in Gobert's offense (2:30)

-- Why KAT leads the team in Gobert assists (6:00)

-- Playing all 3 bigs together (17:00)

-- Reid's footspeed a problem for opponents (27:30)

-- Chris' story on Reid vs. Anderson's shoe game battle (33:30)

-- What to expect when Ant returns (37:00)

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The 14-4 Wolves At The 20% Mark Of The Season w/ Kyle Theige Dec 01, 2023

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On today's show, Dane is joined by Kyle Theige to take stock of where the Wolves are now 20% of the way through the season. In addition to going big picture, Dane and Kyle also discuss the Wolves win over Utah on Thursday night, specifically the outsized contributions of Nickeil Alexander-Walker, who might have had his best game in a Wolves jersey. Topics and timestamps below...

-- The vibe of the team 1/5th of the way through the season (5:00)

-- NAW expanding his role in Ant's absence (18:00)

-- Gobert joking about KAT in the corner (35:00)

-- Preparing to fight complacency (48:00)

-- #s on D this season vs. last season (52:00)

-- #s on O this season vs. last season (1:05:00)

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Britt Robson On Anthony Edwards' Season Thus Far + Surviving Ant's Injury Nov 30, 2023

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On today's show, Dane is joined by Britt Robson from MinnPost to discuss Britt's most-recent column on the season Anthony Edwards is having thus far, and how much better the Wolves are playing with Edwards on the floor versus when he rests. Related, Dane and Britt discuss who might start and what might have to change while Edwards misses some time with a hip injury. Topics and timestamps below...

-- The Wolves with Ant on the floor vs. off (1:00)

-- What Ant has added/subtracted for profit this season (8:30)

-- Who will start in Ant's place (20:00)

-- KAT as the No. 1 option (32:00)

-- Is the 3-big lineup coming? (40:00)

-- Minott/Miller/Moore Jr added to rotation? (48:00)

-- Rudy's defensive diversity (55:00)

-- Other teams exceeding expectations around the NBA (1:03:00)

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Ant's Injury + TBJ As The New TP + Rudy v. Chet + Conley's Value w/ Jace Frederick Nov 29, 2023

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On today's show, Dane is joined by Jace Frederick from the St. Paul Pioneer Press to discuss the Wolves staying atop the Western Conference by knocking the No. 2 Oklahoma City Thunder. Topics and timestamps below...

- Ant's injury and what he looked like in the locker room after the game (2:00)

- Troy Brown Jr. shines in Taurean Prince role (18:00)

- Shake vs. TBJ (22:30)

- The Rudy-Chet Matchup (28:00)

- Conley playing final 15 minutes in place of Ant (44:00)

- Learning where KAT's best O comes from (50:00)

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The Story of the Wolves' Defense + Mike Conley's Shooting w/ Chris Hine Nov 27, 2023

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On today's show, Dane is joined by Chris Hine from the Star Tribune to discuss the Wolves' bounce back win in Memphis on Sunday night and to talk through Chris' story on how this Wolves defense came together in training camp. Also some conversation on Mike Conley's shooting this season and the Wolves need for maximizing the shooting they do have. Topics and timestamps below...

- The story of the Wolves' defense (2:00)

- Elston Turner's role as defensive coordinator (11:00)

- The Wolves' defensive numbers this season (19:00)

- Ant stepping up on D in McDaniels' absence (27:00)

- The importance of Mike Conley's shooting (34:00)

- What happens if the Wolves don't make the IST knockout round? (40:00)

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Britt Robson On The 1st Place Wolves, KAT's Defense, The McDaniels Injury + More Nov 21, 2023

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On today's show, Dane is joined by Britt Robson from MinnPost to discuss the Wolves win over the Knicks on Monday and an overall believable stability in this Wolves group. Also, some conversation on Karl-Anthony Towns' defense and the Jaden McDaniels injury. Plus, a few mailbag questions. Topics and timestamps below...

- Believable Stability (4:00)

- Ranking Wolves players production thus far (10:00)

- What's fueling KAT's defense? (27:00)

- Best practices in Jaden's absence (42:00)

- Mailbag Qs (57:00)

- If you had to choose between Conley or Anderson, who would you pick? (1:12:00)

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