Minnesota Timberwolves

Wolves 32-21 in the 4th quarter to spoil Love's return. Love wasn't expected back until early December from a broken right hand. He wore a brace around the knuckles but it didn't effect his shot. Love was 12-25 from the field for 34 points and he added 14 rebounds.

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Kevin Love was a surprise activation for the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night against the Denver Nuggets. Love hasn't played this season after breaking his right hand during the exhibition season.

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The Timberwolves have had the last 4 days to rest their injuries and just at least one injured player back tonight when they host Denver at 7pm, pregame on WJON at 6:30. Center Nikola Pekovic returns tonight after suffering a sprained ankle more than a week ago in a win over Dallas.

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The Timberwolves have signed 6'7 210 32-year old free agent small forward Josh Howard to a 1-year contract. The Wolves have been decimated with injuries early this season playing with just 9 healthy players Wednesday night. Howard averaged 9 points and 4 rebounds a game playing for Utah in 2011-2012. Howard has averaged 14.5 points a game in his NBA career.

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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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Timberwolves guard/forward Chase Budinger had successful surgery Tuesday to repair a torn lateral meniscus in his left knee. Budinger sustained the injury Saturday in a loss at Chicago. Budinger was averaging 11.8 points a game for the Wolves this season.

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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 guard/forward Chase Budinger is out indefinitely with a torn meniscus in his left knee. Budinger suffered the injury at Chicago Saturday night. Budinger scored the game-winning layup on a brilliant feed from Andrei Kirilenko Friday night. Budinger is averaging 11.8 points and 3.5 rebounds a game this season.

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The Timberwolves lost 87-80 at Chicago against the Bulls Satrday night to fall to 4-2 on the season. Minnesota was led by Nikola Pekovic with 18 points and Andrei Kirilenko had 11 points, 12 rebonds and 7 assists. Chase Budinger had 9 points before leaving with a knee injury.

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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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