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Timberwolves Edge Atlanta 108-103

Jay Caldwell — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 13:29:41 +0000

The Timberwolves won 108-103 at home against the Atlanta Hawks Tuesday night. Nikola Pekovic led the Wolves with 25 points and 18 rebounds, Andrei Kirilenko added 21 points and Derrick Williams chipped in 17 points.

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Jazz Rout Timberwolves 106-84

Jay Caldwell — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 13:48:32 +0000

The Timberwolves lose 10-6-84 at Utah to the Jazz Wednesday night. Minnesota struggled shooting the ball again shooting just 34 percent from the field while Utah shot 49 percent.

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Timberwolves To Play at Utah Without Rubio

Jay Caldwell — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 13:18:21 +0000

The Timberwolves will play at Utah against the Jazz Wednesday night at 8pm, pregame on WJON at 7:30. The Wolves are 14-13 while Utah is 15-17. Minnesota will play tonight and Thursday without point guard Ricky Rubio.

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Heat Too Much for T-Wolves

Jay Caldwell — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 14:03:49 +0000

The Timberwolves lost 103-92 at Miami Tuesday night to lose their 2nd straight game and drop to 12-11. Minnesota trailed 52-49 at halftime but fell behind by double figures in the 2nd half.

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Charlotte Edges Timberwolves 89-87

Jay Caldwell — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 13:46:55 +0000

Kemba Walker made the game-winning 20-foot jump shot with a hand in his face with .7 seconds left to lift Charlotte over Minnesota 89-87 at Target Center Wednesday night. Minnesota trailed by 14 in the 4th quarter before Derrick Williams made a free throw with just seconds left to tie the game at 87. Walker led the Bobcats with 22 points.

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Short Handed T-Wolves Win at Dallas

Jay Caldwell — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 13:36:01 +0000

The Timberwolves won 90-82 at Dallas Monday night despite dressing just 10 players. Nikola Pekovic scored 20 points and had 6 rebounds before leaving the game in the 3rd quarter after turning his left ankle while stepping on the foot of Vince Carter of Dallas. Pekovic left the game and did not return. Andrei Kirilenko and Alexey Shved each had 16 points with Kirilenko added 11 rebounds.

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Timberwolves Edge Pacers 96-94

Jay Caldwell — Sat, 10 Nov 2012 15:02:38 +0000

The Timberwolves defeated Indiana 96-94 Friday night when Chase Budinger scored the go-ahead basket on a layup assisted by Andrei Kirilenko. Budinger led the Wolves with 18 points and Derrick Williams added 15 points. The Wolves trailed by 1 point halftime but led by 5 after 3 quarters.

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Raptors Rout Timberwolves 105-86

Jay Caldwell — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 13:21:13 +0000

The Timberwolves lost 105-86 at Toronto against the Raptors Sunday night. Minnesota trailed by 9 at halftime and were outscored 26-13 in the 4th quarter. The Wolves committed 24 turnovers. Andrei Kirilenko led Minnesota with 17 points and Nikola Pekovic added 15 points. Chase Budinger and Derrick Williams each scored 9 points for the Wolves.

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T-Wolves Win Season Opener 92-80 Over Sacramento

Jay Caldwell — Sat, 03 Nov 2012 14:34:26 +0000

The Timberwolves held off Sacramento to win their season opener 92-80 Friday night. J.J. Barea led the Wolves with 21 points and both Andrei Kirilenko and Brandon Roy added 10 points apiece. The Wolves led by as many as 17 in the first half but allowed for the Kings to come back and lead by 5 in the 3rd quarter.

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[T-Wolves Preview] Cautious Optimism to Start the Season

Lee Voss — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 11:01:20 +0000

The Minnesota Timberwolves made several off-season moves that has brought renewed optimism to a club that hasn't made the playoffs since 2004 when they made it to the Western Conference Finals.

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T-Wolves Pound Bucks 100-76

Jay Caldwell — Sat, 27 Oct 2012 13:49:23 +0000

The Timberwolves closed the pre-season schedule with a 100-76 road win at Milwaukee. Chase Budinger led the Wolves with 20 points and Nikola Pekovic chipped in 19 points and 9 rebounds. Andrei Kirilenko got the start at the 4-spot and had 8 points and 10 rebounds.

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Timberwolves Start Preseason Games Tonight

Jay Caldwell — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 15:17:41 +0000

The Timberwolves will play their first preseason game at the Fargodome against Indiana tonight at 7pm. The Wolves have a new-look team that includes veterans Brandon Roy and Andrei Kirilenko. The Wolves also welcome a slimmed down Nikola Pekovic and Derrick Williams. Pekovic reported lost 7 pounds and have improved his muscle mass. Williams has lost approximately 30 pounds in hopes of playing more small forward this season.

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T-Wolves To Introduce Roy; Kirilenko Signs

Jay Caldwell — Sun, 29 Jul 2012 02:51:37 +0000

The Timberwolves plan to introduce shooting guard Brandon Roy at a press conference Tuesday at 1:00 at Target Center. The 6'6 guard is coming out of retirement and has agreed to a 2-year contract with the Wolves. Roy averaged 14 points in game in his final season in the NBA with Portland before retiring with chronic knee problems.

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T-Wolves Close to Completing Trade; Kirilenko On the Way

Jay Caldwell — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 14:18:44 +0000

The Timberwolves have agreed to a 3-team trade that will send forward Wes Johnson to Phoenix along with a first round draft pick. New Orleans will get center Robin Lopez and Hakim Warrick from Phoenix. The Wolves get guard Jerome Dyson and center Brad Miller's expiring contract and 2 2nd round picks from New Orleans.

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T-Wolves sign Shved, Move on Kililenko

Jay Caldwell — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 17:52:11 +0000

The Timberwolves officially signed 6'6 guard Alexey Shved to a 3-year contract. He is 23 years old and has been playing pro in Russia. The Wolves have also traded guard Wayne Ellington to Memphis for forward Dante Cunningham.

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