The Minnesota Timberwolves -- led by Anthony Edwards -- dominated the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night, as Karl-Anthony Towns sat out with a calf strain. Phil Mackey and Kyle Theige ask the uncomfortable question: Are the Timberwolves better without Towns? Are we dealing with Bill Simmons' Patrick Ewing Theory here? Mackey thinks KAT may need to take on a complementary role, much like Kevin Love did when he left the Wolves 10 years ago. Plus, a breakout performance by Jaylen Nowell, Kyle and Phil Read the Comments and more! <p>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.</p>

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Phil Mackey and Judd Zulgad made it through the David Kahn era of Minnesota Timberwolves basketball and lived to tell about it! Now it's time for the Anthony Edwards era of Minnesota Timberwolves basketball! Be a part of our Minnesota Timberwolves community. Flagrant Howls, part of the SKOR North network of podcasts, is your destination for Minnesota Timberwolves therapy, celebration and speculation! A Minnesota Timberwolves Lifestyle Podcast.