In a game that came down to the wire, the Timberwolves had a legitimate chance to pull off a win over the weary Golden State Warriors. In the end, though, Minnesota came up on the short end of the 94-91 game. Kevin Martin led the team in scoring with 21 points, followed closely behind by…
(originally posted on Timberpups.com) Saturday’s home stand against the Bulls proved an emotional roller coaster for the Timberwolves and 19,000+ fans in attendance. Kevin Martin delivered a huge performance, leading the team with 33 points. Minnesota overcame a difficult first half and gave the Bulls a serious run for their money. In the end, though,…
(originally posted on Timberpups.com) On Thursday night, an electric Target Center crowd welcomed the Timberwolves for their home opener against Detroit. It proved another up-and-down contest for the Wolves, but they delivered a 30-point third quarter that enabled them to push past the Pistons and win their home stand 97-91. Thaddeus Young once again led…
(originally posted on Timberpups.com) The Timberwolves kicked off their new-look season on the road, facing Zach Randolph and the rest of the Grizzlies squad in Memphis. Thaddeus Young led the Wolves with 26 points, followed by Mo Williams with 18 points. Unfortunately, however, Minnesota could not stop Randolph and Marc Gasol, who tallied 25 and 32…
(story featured on iPhone/iPad app “BoxSeats Magazine”) Over the past several seasons, the Minnesota Timberwolves have plodded along—struggling to increase their win total from year to year, hoping to work themselves back into a competitive playoff team. On May 3, Minnesota made a move that will hopefully enable the team to do just that. Welcome…
(published on TCHuddle.com) Last season, Minnesota Timberwolves center Nikola Pekovic averaged five points and three rebounds per game. Over the last eight games, the big man has averaged 17 PPG and 10.5 RPG. When struggling starting center Darko Milicic found himself sidelined in late January due to illness, Pekovic stepped in—and he hasn’t looked back.…
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