Was a bit dicey but got the W, check out my immediate takeaways!

Thunder 113, Timberwolves 105: A Valiant Effort Falls Short The Timberwolves played well a majority of the game, but 15 missed free throws and multiple turnovers late doomed them. @bennyhughesnba.bsky.social has the breakdown ⤵️ www.canishoopus.com/timberwolves...

Had a blast talking some Wolves hoops with @adukemn go check it out!

"The next time you’re watching a game where Minnesota has a lead that feels a little too close for comfort, rest assured that Jaden McDaniels is now capable of picking up that slack." Great stuff from @bennyhughesnba.bsky.social www.canishoopus.com/timberwolves...

The Leap ™️ is here for Jaden yall, tap in to see some words on his improved offense this season!

Blame these ppl for any curses or jinxes 📝 @yoleo.bsky.social 📝 @bennyhughesnba.bsky.social 📝 @reichten.bsky.social 📝 @tlo-l-w.bsky.social

Fun time looking into the crystal ball, go check it out!

76ers 126, Wolves 110: One for the Sickos Minnesota wrapped up preseason by playing their fringe rotation while Philly welcomed back Joel Embiid. Joan Beringer scored a respectable 13 PTS on 7 FGA despite the tough matchup. @bennyhughesnba.bsky.social recaps ⤵️ www.canishoopus.com/timberwolves...

Shoutout to my crew at @canishoopus.bsky.social! Best team out there 🫡 @hansen13.bsky.social @reichten.bsky.social @bennyhughesnba.bsky.social

Mercury 89, Lynx 83: A Complete and Utter Collapse Despite leading by 20 in the third quarter, the Lynx choked away Game 2 with a litany of mistakes and turnovers. @bennyhughesnba.bsky.social recounts the disaster ⤵️ www.canishoopus.com/minnesota-ly...

Fever 83, Lynx 72: Ready for Playoff Hoops! With Napheesa Collier out due to rest, it feels like the Minnesota Lynx are just waiting for the Playoffs to begin. Our @bennyhughesnba.bsky.social writes ⤵️ www.canishoopus.com/lynx-scores-...

If you slept in today and missed the game, go check out some of my key takeaways!

Big to get this first one in the 3 game series, NY’s chances of sniping the one seed just went exponentially down.

The Lynx off the ball defensive awareness is SO good

Maria Kliundikova has been impressive on both ends since she was inserted into the rotation. Seems like she has a few big swing plays per game.

Loving Dijonai Carrington’s attention to detail getting to watch her more closely. Cutting has been great.

Loving the Lynx pace early on here, the more transition and semi-transition opportunities the better when you don’t have your first option

Napheesa Collier Continues Sweep of Player of the Month Awards First June, now July. Phee cannot be stopped as she earns her third career Player of the Month award. Our @bennyhughesnba.bsky.social celebrates the Lynx captain ⤵️ www.canishoopus.com/2025/7/3/244...

The #Lynx are off to a historic start as they try to revenge the 2024 Finals loss. And what could be the difference this year is the play of MN’s bench. Me and @bennyhughesnba.bsky.social teamed up at @canishoopus.bsky.social to dive into MN’s bench & key pieces. www.canishoopus.com/2025/7/8/244...

The #Lynx are off to a historic start to the season, and what could be the difference compared to 2024 is the play of MN’s bench. Our @hansen13.bsky.social and @canishoopus.bsky.social writer @bennyhughesnba.bsky.social break it down. Who has stood out to you? www.canishoopus.com/2025/7/8/244...

The Lynx are off to a historic start as they attempt to return to the WNBA Finals. Something that could be the difference this year is the bench play. @hansen13.bsky.social & @bennyhughesnba.bsky.social dive into the play of the bench and key contributors. www.canishoopus.com/2025/7/8/244...

Lynx game has been a dream for analytics heads so far, all threes and layups

Another thought re: Julius Randle I wonder what a fully healthy offseason does for his ability to hit the ground running. I feel like people often forget about his shoulder injury that held him out the second half of the season and playoffs with the Knicks.

I like the Randle contract and feel that’s a good price to bank on the late season/playoff success to give them the whole year with that continuity. Obviously OKC is still the team to beat, but I like the bet on internal growth from the young crew plus Ant/Jaden/Naz

Quick hitter on the Julius contract!!

Tough L tonight but big couple of weeks coming up! Check it out

Phee went down, but the Lynx stamp their ticket to the Commissioners Cup Final! Check out my recap from tonight

That’ll do it as a Courtney Williams dominant second half punched Minnesota’s ticket to the Commissioners Cup Final on July 1st. 76-62. 11-1.

4th quarter inferno!!!

Courtney Williams is balling to start the 4th and her dad is loving it. Biggest Lynx lead of the game here, 65-54 with 7:06 left

Bridget Carleton 🤝 Mike Conley Causing illegal screens

Courtney Williams with a good start here in the 4th. She’s gotta be the engine with no Phee.

Lynx have come storming back here to take the lead without Napheesa Collier. Running in transition and the attention to detail has been huge

Napheesa Collier came up with some discomfort with what looked like a lower back tweak. She subbed out and went to the locker room.

Great defense by the Aces in that first half. Held Phee to 2/7. Lynx regained down the stretch of the 2nd but will need to tighten up if they want to come back in this one

Diamond Miller breaks the Lynx three point drought with that triple and slips a screen for a layup for a quick 5 points. Much needed boost in a game where Minnesota has been stuck in the mud

Yeah Natisha Hiedeman that was NASTY

Alanna Smith. Elite rim protection and stretches the floor on offense. Massively impactful skillset. 2 blocks already in the first.

Tough offensive start for the Lynx, strategic substitution of getting Hiedeman in there. She’ll get them playing with some pace.

Another day another win! Check out the recap for 9-0 👀👀

Love the light purple in the GS Valkyries jerseys ngl

Been loving the Hiedeman drives this game. Got a couple of assists down the stretch in the first. Her quick first step gives her a huge advantage downhill and knows her size limitations at the hoop.

The Phee middy is always 🤌🤌

I love so many of the plays the Lynx run. The ball and player movement is absolutely gorgeous

Now that I've had a night, this is my reflection post for socials: -THANK YOU to the Canis team: Andrew Carlson @tlo-l-w.bsky.social @bennyhughesnba.bsky.social @timgarrison.bsky.social ESPECIALLY @reichten.bsky.social for EVERY thing & starting the @twowordspod.bsky.social journey with me 💙

Being guarded by Alex Caruso must SUCK

Loving that Cason Wallace stretch. Making the right play and getting his teammates into rhythm with those lobs

OKC greasing the wheels with some offensive rebounding and transition buckets including some lobs on the back side of that zone. Have to use the corners especially when Gordon will have trouble getting vertical.

AG not only being out there but impactful is unbelievable. OKC needs to attack him more on the defensive end.

OKC looking indecisive early, Jokic knows exactly what he’s doing. Experience showing up early on here in this Game 7.