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scotth0222

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Rockets sweep season series 3-0 in win over T’Wolves
mvn.com — Though much closer than their first meeting of the season back in January, the outcome was the... same for the Wolves who lost their 29th game on the road this season. Luis Scola had 18 points to go with his 18 boards and Tracy McGrady managed to put up 25 shots despite complaining of a sore shoulder and scored 23. The Wolves will go for number 30 in San Antonio on Friday night. (more) Rockets sweep season series 3-0 in win over T’Wolves
Are you rooting for the Wolves to lose?
mvn.com — The issue of draft positioning comes up at this time every year. Should the worst teams in... the league intentionally tank games in order to get the most ping pong balls in the hopper? Feel free to weigh in with your opinion. (more) Are you rooting for the Wolves to lose?
McCants injured in blowout loss to Toronto
mvn.com — It was another poor second half by the Wolves that allowed the Raptors to get their 5th... win in the last 8 games. Rashad McCants went down in the second quarter with a sprained ankle and is being listed as day-to-day. The Wolves shot just 21.4% from downtown and Al Jefferson was held to just 18 points and 9 boards in the 105-82 blowout loss. (more) McCants injured in blowout loss to Toronto
Wolves get first back to back wins in victory over Suns
mvn.com — It was a career night for Al Jefferson as the Wolves downed the Spurs 117-107 in Minneapolis... on Wednesday night. The Suns three point shooting was as cold as the weather outside the arena, as Phoenix made just 10 of their 27 three point attempts in what was arguably the Wolves most complete victory of the season. (Not that there are too many to choose from.) (more) Wolves get first back to back wins in victory over Suns
Wolves fall to Nuggets for seventh straight loss
mvn.com — The losing ways of the Timberwolves continued on Friday Night as they dropped their seventh straight game,... this one to the Nuggets at Target Center. The Nuggets dumped the Wolves thanks to a big night from Allen Iverson and prevailed despite the resurgence of Rashad McCants who put in 34 points. (more) Wolves fall to Nuggets for seventh straight loss
Wolves-Nuggets game preview
mvn.com — The NBA's worst team, the Timberwolves, will be in action Friday night against the Denver Nuggets. The... Nuggets are coming off of a nice victory over the Spurs and look to continue their winning ways against the Wolves. It will likely be a bloodbath as Iverson and Anthony are too much for anyone on the Wolves to guard. (more) Wolves-Nuggets game preview
Warrior Woes
mvn.com — The Warriors stormed out of the locker room at halftime and took the game over from the... Wolves, who had pretty much controlled the first half of the game. Gerald Green got some big minutes thanks to injuries, but the Warriors offense proved to be too much for the Wolves to keep pace with. (more) Warrior Woes
Lack of support for Smith drops Wolves to 3-16
mvn.com — Craig Smith set a career high with 36 points on Tuesday night, but the Wizards were too... much for the Wolves. They finished with a 57-35 rebounding edge and were carried offensively by Caron Butler, Antwan Jamison, and Roger Mason Jr. The loss drops the Wolves, losers in 5 of their last 7 games, to 3-16 on the season. (more) Lack of support for Smith drops Wolves to 3-16
Struggling Mavs pull one out against Wolves
mvn.com — The Wolves couldn't quite comeback all of the way against the Mavericks, and Dallas prevailed 109-103. Al... Jefferson played what most would say was his best game as a Timberwolf and Craig Smith played strong off the bench, but the fourth quarter free throw shooting of Dirk Nowitzki and the clutch play of Devin Harris and Jason Terry proved to be too much for the 2-10 Wolves to overcome. (more) Struggling Mavs pull one out against Wolves
How long is Randy Wittman going to last?
mvn.com — Now that the Wolves are off to an 0-5 start, one loss away from tying a franchise... record for losses to start a season, Wolves fans may start to question the coaching ability of Randy Wittman. How long will Wolves management hold out on the coach in his second year? (more) How long is Randy Wittman going to last?
Winless Wolves lose two more on the west coast
mvn.com — A recap of the last two games that the Timberwolves played against the Lakers and the Kings.... (more) Winless Wolves lose two more on the west coast
Comeback effort not enough to top Magic
mvn.com — A breakdown of the Wolves third narrow loss of the season to the Magic in which the... Wolves made a fourth quarter comeback that fell just short. (more) Comeback effort not enough to top Magic
Jefferson not Garnett’s equal, but he’s getting there
mvn.com — I look at the potential of Al Jefferson with the Timberwolves and what he needs to do... to replace the greatest player in Wolves history. (more) Jefferson not Garnett’s equal, but he’s getting there
Allure of new faces, “New Era” should make you stay with the Wolves this year
mvn.com — Many people will probably turn off the TV when they see the Wolves playing this year. With... almost zero interest in the team outside of Minnesota now that Garnett is gone, I look at some reasons why it may be fun to watch the Wolves, even if they are a losing club. (more) Allure of new faces, “New Era” should make you stay with ...
Wolves lose on final possession due to inexplicable coaching move
mvn.com — I break down the game between the Wolves and Knicks, taking a look at why they lost... and criticizing Randy Wittman for his coaching in the last possession. (more) Wolves lose on final possession due to inexplicable ...