Timberwolves' DiVincenzo Struggles to Find Consistency in Playoffs

The veteran guard has failed to find his shooting touch in the postseason so far.

Apr. 19, 2026 at 7:21pm

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Donte DiVincenzo, the Minnesota Timberwolves' starting shooting guard, has struggled to find consistency in the playoffs so far. After a 12-point performance in Game 1 against the Denver Nuggets, DiVincenzo followed it up with an 11-point outing against the Indiana Pacers. Despite his starting role, the veteran guard has failed to score in double digits in five of his last six games, averaging just 9.6 points per game during that stretch.

Why it matters

As the Timberwolves look to make a deep playoff run, they will need consistent production from their supporting cast around stars Anthony Edwards and Julius Randle. DiVincenzo's ability to stretch the floor and knock down three-pointers is crucial, but he has struggled with his shot lately, which could hinder the team's offensive flow.

The details

In the Timberwolves' Game 1 loss to the Nuggets, DiVincenzo was the lowest-scoring Minnesota starter, though he did lead the team in steals and was their best shooter from downtown, hitting four of his seven attempts. In the team's win over the Pacers, DiVincenzo had a rough shooting night, going just 4-for-12 from the field and 3-for-10 from three-point range. Despite this, he still managed to contribute six rebounds and four assists.

  • DiVincenzo notched 12 points in the Timberwolves' Game 1 loss to the Nuggets on Saturday.
  • DiVincenzo scored 11 points in the Timberwolves' 124-104 win over the Pacers on Tuesday.

The players

Donte DiVincenzo

The 29-year-old shooting guard is in his seventh NBA season and first with the Minnesota Timberwolves after spending the majority of his career with the Milwaukee Bucks.

Anthony Edwards

The 21-year-old superstar forward is the Timberwolves' leading scorer and one of the rising young talents in the NBA.

Julius Randle

The veteran power forward is the Timberwolves' second-leading scorer and a key part of their starting lineup.

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What’s next

The Timberwolves will look to even their first-round series against the Nuggets in Game 2 on Monday night.

The takeaway

DiVincenzo's inconsistent play in the playoffs has been a concern for the Timberwolves, who need him to provide reliable three-point shooting and defense to complement their star players. If he can't find his rhythm, it could hinder Minnesota's chances of making a deep postseason run.