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Bones Hyland Reveals the Origin Story Behind the Timberwolves’ Batman

Bones Hyland shared a locker-room story about one Timberwolves teammate’s return from injury that gave the team something to laugh about.

By Janik Eckardt · Sportsnaut

Published: Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 3:03 PM

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Bones Hyland revealed teammates nicknamed Joan Beringer "Batman" after he wore his protective mask in the locker room.
Beringer suffered a fractured nose against the Pelicans on Friday before returning to play on Sunday against Utah.
Minnesota defeated the Utah Jazz 115-100 to extend their winning streak to four games.

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Minnesota Timberwolves guard Bones Hyland revealed that teammates nicknamed center Joan Beringer "Batman" after he wore his protective face mask early in the locker room. Beringer donned the black mask to play against the Utah Jazz on Sunday following a fractured nose suffered against the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday.

Beringer played 16 minutes, tallying four points, three rebounds, and one block in Minnesota's 115-100 victory over Utah. Head coach Chris Finch praised the reserve group's energy as the Timberwolves extended their winning streak to four games.

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