Timberwolves' Nickeil Alexander-Walker: Muted output in season-ending loss
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Alexander-Walker racked up zero points (0-8 FG, 0-4 3Pt), two rebounds and three assists over 20 minutes during Wednesday's 124-94 loss to the Thunder in Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals.
After averaging 15.0 points across the first four games of the series against Oklahoma City, Alexander-Walker failed to score in Wednesday's season-ending loss. The 26-year-old guard will head into the offseason as an unrestricted free agent. Alexander-Walker averaged 9.4 points, 3.2 rebounds and 2.7 assists in 25.3 minutes across his 82 regular-season appearances in 2024-25.
Alexander-Walker posted 23 points (9-15 FG, 5-8 3Pt), four rebounds, six assists and two steals over 29 minutes during Monday's 128-126 loss to the Thunder in Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals.
Alexander-Walker served up his best game of the postseason, scoring at least 20 points for just the second time in the playoffs. With Mike Conley continuing to struggle, the Timberwolves have had to rely on the likes of Alexander-Walker and Donte DiVincenzo, both of whom did more than their fair share of the heavy lifting. However, with Anthony Edwards and Julius Randle struggling, Minnesota fell short of the mark, handing Oklahoma City a 3-1 series lead.
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Timberwolves' Nickeil Alexander-Walker: Chips in 12 points in blowout win
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Alexander-Walker recorded 12 points (5-9 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 0-1 FT), three rebounds and two assists in 18 minutes during Saturday's 143-101 victory over the Thunder in Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals.
Alexander-Walker scored in double figures for the second straight game during Saturday's blowout win. Through three Western Conference Finals appearances, the 26-year-old has averaged 12.3 points, 2.3 rebounds, 2.3 three-pointers and 1.3 assists while shooting 41.2 percent from beyond the arc in 23.7 minutes per game.
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Timberwolves' Nickeil Alexander-Walker: Pops for 17 points in loss
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Alexander-Walker ended with 17 points (5-8 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), two rebounds and two assists in 25 minutes during Thursday's 118-103 loss to Oklahoma City in Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals.
Alexander-Walker came off the bench for 17 points, one of only three Minnesota players to exceed 15 points. It's been an inconsistent postseason up until this point for the backup guard, with his offensive output ranging from 0 to 20 points. More often than not, he tallies single digits, a trend he will need to change should Minnesota hope to reverse its fortunes.
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Timberwolves' Nickeil Alexander-Walker: Swats two shots
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Alexander-Walker produced eight points (3-11 FG, 2-9 3Pt), two rebounds and two blocks across 28 minutes during Tuesday's 114-88 loss to the Thunder in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals.
Alexander-Walker and Donte DiVincenzo had some nice moments on defense in the first half, but combined to shoot 6-for-25 from the field. Ultimately, the Thunder ran away with this game with a 38-22 third quarter. With Mike Conley having a tough postseason, it wouldn't be a surprise if Alexander-Walker played a larger role in this series.
Timberwolves' Nickeil Alexander-Walker: Shines off bench in Game 2
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Alexander-Walker contributed 20 points (7-13 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, three assists and one block in 26 minutes during Thursday's 117-93 victory over the Warriors in Game 2 of the Western Conference Semifinals.
Anthony Edwards and Julius Randle led the way for the Timberwolves in this Game 2 victory, but there's no question the impressive performance of Alexander-Walker was a huge boost off the bench as well. This was just the sixth time all season long (including regular season and playoffs) that he reached the 20-point mark, and it came at a perfect time for a Timberwolves team that needed a third reliable offensive weapon. He should continue to see steady minutes off the bench going forward, and this performance could translate to a higher usage rate in the coming contests as well.
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Timberwolves' Nickeil Alexander-Walker: Struggles from deep in closeout
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Alexander-Walker finished Wednesday's 103-96 win over the Lakers in Game 5 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs with 10 points (3-11 FG, 2-9 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound, three assists and one steal over 25 minutes.
Despite his team winning, Alexander-Walker struggled from outside in Game 5, and the Timberwolves as a whole converted just seven of 47 three-point attempts. Still, Wednesday's contest marked Alexander-Walker's only double-digit scoring outing of the series. Across the 26-year-old guard's five playoff appearances against the Lakers, he averaged 6.0 points, 2.2 assists and 1.6 rebounds in 20.0 minutes.
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Timberwolves' Nickeil Alexander-Walker: Quiet in 29 minutes
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Alexander-Walker recorded four points (1-6 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds and three assists over 29 minutes during Tuesday's 94-85 loss to the Lakers in Game 2 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
Mike Conley finished scoreless in 21 minutes, so the Timberwolves pivoted to Alexander-Walker, who didn't have much success either. Alexander-Walker was also quiet in the Game 1 win, scoring seven points on 2-of-9 shooting.
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Timberwolves' Nickeil Alexander-Walker: Plays hero in final seconds
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Alexander-Walker ended Tuesday's 140-139 double-overtime victory over the Nuggets with 26 points (8-16 FG, 5-11 3Pt, 5-7 FT), seven rebounds, eight assists and two blocks in 45 minutes.
The game had 21 lead changes and two overtime periods, but the win was sealed in the final seconds with two made free throws after a careless foul by Russell Westbrook. Westbrook fouled Alexander-Walker beyond the arc and purposely missed the third free throw to run out the final tenth of a second. Alexander-Walker won't turn many heads as a fantasy prospect, but Donte DiVincenzo's (suspension) absence allowed him some extra opportunities off the bench.
Timberwolves' Nickeil Alexander-Walker: Productive off bench
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Alexander-Walker totaled eight points (4-8 FG, 0-3 3Pt), nine rebounds and three assists in 27 minutes in Monday's 132-130 overtime loss to the Pacers.
Alexander-Walker was effective on the floor Monday, making shots in the paint and hustling for rebounds. An early ejection of Rudy Gobert shortened the Timberwolves bench, which contributed to the 26-year-old playing his most minutes since March 5. In nine games in March, Alexander-Walker is averaging 8.6 points, 3.8 rebounds and 2.8 assists in 23.6 minutes per game.
Timberwolves' Nickeil Alexander-Walker: Pops for 20 off bench
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Alexander-Walker closed with 20 points (8-11 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT), three rebounds, three assists and two steals in 27 minutes off the bench during Tuesday's 126-112 win over the 76ers.
After being held scoreless in 26 minutes Sunday against Phoenix, Alexander-Walker bounced back and scored at least 20 points for the third time in his last 11 appearances (six starts). Over that stretch, the 26-year-old wing is averaging 13.4 points, 3.9 boards, 3.3 assists, 2.4 threes and 1.3 combined steals and blocks in 32.8 minutes a contest while shooting 40.6 percent from beyond the arc.
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Timberwolves' Nickeil Alexander-Walker: Retreats to bench Sunday
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Alexander-Walker will come off the bench during Sunday's game against the Suns.
Alexander-Walker will return to a bench role due to Anthony Edwards (suspension) being back in the lineup. In his last three games off the bench, Alexander-Walker has averaged 17.7 points, 3.0 rebounds and 2.3 assists in 34.3 minutes per contest.
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Player Bio
HT/WT: 6-5, 205 lbs
Birthplace: Toronto, CA
Age: 26
School: Va. Tech
Experience: 5
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