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Brentford still have a shot at qualifying for Europe, but the Bees will need to beat Wolves on the final day of the Premier League season and hope for a few other dominoes to fall their way.
Host Michael Rand starts with the Wolves’ 118-103 loss to Oklahoma City in Game 2 Thursday, one which confirmed the Thunder are the better team but also showed Minnesota is not playing its best basketball.
"Our resolve in that series is what got sharpened," coach Mark Daigneault said, adding, "Now we have a different challenge."
Eddie Nketiah scores twice and FA Cup hero Eberechi Eze also scores as Crystal Palace continue their celebrations from winning their first major trophy at the weekend by beating Wolves.
Despite leading by four at the half, the Wolves were trounced 70-40 in the second half and fell 114-88 in Game 1 Tuesday night. Julius Randle was phenomenal in the first half, but was nowhere to be found in the final 24 minutes.
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Prop Zane Musgrove has left Warrington Wolves and joined Championship side Oldham with immediate effect. The 29-year-old forward was a mainstay last season, making 28 appearances as Warrington finished third in the Super League before losing to Hull KR in the play-off semi-final.
For most of the season, Timberwolves coach Chris Finch displayed unwavering faith in Julius Randle. Finch’s patience led to the Wolves’ brilliant run to the playoffs and two dominant playoff series victories.