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SB Nation on MSNTimberwolves 94, Nuggets 83: Terrence Shannon Jr. Throws Down Another Monster DunkOn Saturday in Vegas, the Timberwolves Summer League squad won again, bringing their record to 2-0 with Terrence Shannon Jr. exploding for another thunderous slam.
Anthony Edwards was fired up courtside after Terrence Shannon Jr.'s dunk as the Timberwolves beat the Nuggets 94–83 in Summer League action.
Anthony Edwards showed up to watch the Timberwolves at Cox Pavilion, leading to an amusing exchange about the Nuggets.
The NBA Summer League games offer players the chance to gain valuable court time as they strive to secure a spot in the team's main rotation. During Thursday's game in Las Vegas, Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch and majority owner Alex Rodriguez were among those on hand to witness the team's performance.
Finch expressed a desire to expand his rotation and explore the youth on his roster a bit more fully. We can expect plenty of Terrence Shannon Jr. next season, but the real swing piece for Minnesota's success — a player whose production (or lack thereof) could change the trajectory of the Wolves' season — is Rob Dillingham.
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Dillingham racked up 15 points (6-15 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four rebounds, nine assists and three steals across 29 minutes during Saturday's Summer League 94-83 win against the Nuggets.
The Minnesota Timberwolves have a promising rookie with Joan Beringer, who is a raw prospect, but he is ready to contribute immediately.
Alex Rodriguez and Marc Lore were formally introduced as majority owners of the Timberwolves and Lynx at NBA Summer League, marking the end of an 18-month legal battle with Glen Ta