The Dane Moore NBA Podcast

On today’s show, we discuss the Wolves eventually taking care of business in Houston against the Rockets, in a game fueled by elite offense and often non-existent defense. While it wasn’t a well-rounded performance, it was the second consecutive game that all three of Karl-Anthony Towns, D’Angelo Russell and Anthony Edwards have produced in tandem. So we look back at the production of the Big 3 this season and wonder out loud about what level they can get to in the playoffs.— The KAT + Ant + DLo trio’s effectiveness this season compared to other Big 3s— The role of Chris Finch’s ability to relate to the KAT + Ant + DLo as people— The impact of Malik Beasley’s presence around the Big 3— Jordan McLaughlin now providing shooting in addition to his usual under the radar impact Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On today’s show, Dane is joined by Britt Robson of MinnPost to discuss just an excellent basketball game in Denver on Friday night, featuring perhaps the best center duel we’ve seen in the NBA this season. In addition to discussing the Towns and Jokic matchup, we discuss the role the surrounding pieces enhanced the game — or in the case of the Nuggets, hurt their changes of coming out with the win. We bounce around quite a bit, but here are a few of the topics we hit on:— KAT’s internal belief that he can take Jokic— The surrounding contributions of not only Edwards and Russell, but also the critical role Jordan McLaughlin and Taurean Prince played in the win— The difference between the play-in and getting the six seed— Britt’s most recent column on three concerns that linger as the season comes to a close Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On today's show, Dane is joined by the DNVR Nuggets crew in Denver to preview the Nuggets-Wolves matchup and discuss how the Western Conference standings are shaking out. Lots of KAT-Jokic talk, along with our takes on which player might be an X-factor in this matchup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On today’s show, we discuss the Toronto Raptors beating the Wolves on Wednesday night at their own game — forcing turnovers, getting offensive rebounds and making 3s. It was also another game where Karl-Anthony Towns got removed by Toronto’s aggressive coverage on him. So we also ask the question of how the Wolves can raise KAT’s usage through the aggressive coverage. We also talk D’Angelo Russell’s extended stretch of cold shooting and get into how the bench is taking form after losing Jaden McDaniels and Malik Beasley to injuries.— Can the Wolves get more from KAT when he’s aggressively being doubled?— DLo’s down, then up, then down production chart this season, and how it has been the opposite of the Wolves defense’s production arc— The role defense will play in Jaylen Nowell being in the playoff rotation— The Wolves have been outscored by 76 points in the three games Malik Beasley has missed this season Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On today’s show, Dane is joined by Timberwolves beat writer Jace Frederick of The St. Paul Pioneer Press to discuss the five things this season that they were most wrong about. Dane and Jace each run through their five things that have most caught them by surprise. Topics include:— Before we get to our lists, some talk on battling Denver for the six seed in the West— The Wolves finding offensive success without KAT having a massive usage rate— How many wins strong coaching can add— Jordan McLaughlin’s emergence as a consistent rotation player— The Wolves’ shot selection this year— Managing to have a competent defense without having substantial size or frontcourt depth— The importance of Jarred Vanderbilt— How important is getting the six seed?— Much more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On today’s show, we breakdown the Wolves win in their rematch against the Mavericks on Friday night. After struggling to find a coverage to get the ball out of Luka Doncic’s hands on Monday, on Friday the Wolves effectively switched up coverages and tried to make someone else beat them. In the process, Jordan McLaughlin was a hidden gem and, unfortunately, Malik Beasley caught an injury that appeared to be serious.— A different defensive coverage plan designed to get the ball out of Luka’s hands, and the role Karl-Anthony Towns played in making that happen— Jordan McLaughlin, Chris Finch muse and plus-minus maestro— How will the Wolves go about replacing Malik Beasley’s minutes if he has to miss time?— D’Angelo Russell caught in another offensive lull, and why the Wolves need him to breakthrough prior to the playoffs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On today’s show, Dane is joined by Britt Robson of MinnPost to discuss his most recent column on Anthony Edwards’ significant drop in production since returning from his knee injury. Beyond that, we get into the case Karl-Anthony Towns for making an All NBA team and the significant impact that could have on building the roster going forward. And we also get into Jarred Vanderbilt’s recent play and wonder if he might be the Wolves power forward of the future.— Where we’ve seen Edwards play drop off since his return from injury— Towns case for All NBA, why he’ll likely get it and why that could significantly benefit the Wolves from a roster construction standpoint— DLo’s recent play and how he might fit into the big picture— Vanderbilt, Prince, McDaniels and the future of the power forward position Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On today’s show, we get into the Wolves home loss to Phoenix on Wednesday, their second loss in a row. As the level of competition has improved and the stakes keep getting higher, the Wolves have struggled to find consistency on both sides of the ball. So we get into the road blocks the Wolves have been hitting defensively and also look for ways than can get a little more offensively, specifically from Anthony Edwards.— Devin Booker and Deandre Ayton’s 4th quarter take over— Is adding defense still the Wolves biggest need?— Holding Anthony Edwards accountable for his play, even through the knee injury— What is the cost of Karl-Anthony Towns’ consistent trouble with fouls?— Is Jarred Vanderbilt has a bounce back game, and asking the question: Is Vando the power forward of the future? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On today’s show, we get into the Wolves 2-point loss on the road in Dallas on Monday night. A game where the Mavs effectively slowed down Karl-Anthony Towns, while the Wolves struggle to contain Luka Doncic’s playmaking. With a rematch against Dallas coming on Friday, we focus this episode on the tactics the Wolves and Mavs used against eachother, so as to be able to estimate what the rematch might look like. Topics include:— A new defensive scheme utilized by Dallas to take KAT’s driving game away— The Wolves losing the non-KAT minutes and the Mavs dominating in the non-Luka minutes— Wolves switch coverages against Luka in the second half and find some defensive success— Taurean Prince continues to step up, but they missed Jaden McDaniels in this one— Jarred Vanderbilt’s role and effectiveness continuing to shrink Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On today’s show, we break down the Wolves win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday night — their 11th win in 13 games since the All Star break. Even though the Bucks were without Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Wolves continued their recent trend of taking care of whoever the schedule presents. Topics on today’s show include:— Effectively turning focus from Giannis to Khris Middleton and Jrue Holiday— The Wolves are showing layers of perimeter defense, even with Jaden McDaniels currently removed from the mix— Leaning in to the Patrick Beverley identity, not shying away from opponents— Reflecting on the Wolves having a top-10 defense 72 games into the season and what that has unlocked— Naz Reid as a high volume roll man— Controlling their destiny to the 5 or 6 seed now that Dallas and Denver are within range Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.