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Clippers Down Timberwolves 111-95

Jay Caldwell — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 12:18:51 +0000

The Timberwolves lost 111-95 at Los Angeles to the Clippers Wednesday night. Chris Paul and Blake Griffin each scored 19 points to lead the Clippers.

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Timberwolves Lose 3rd Straight at San Antonio

Jay Caldwell — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 13:09:33 +0000

The Timberwolves lost their 3rd straight 106-88 at San Antonio Sunday night. J.J. Barea led the Wolves with 15 points, Nikola Pekovic added 14 points and Luke Ridnour added 13 points. Tony Parker led San Anonio with 20 points. Minnesota trailed by 5 at halftime.

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Timberwolves Lose at Oklahoma City; Love Out 8-10 Weeks

Jay Caldwell — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 13:43:29 +0000

The Timberwolves lost 106-84 at Oklahoma City Wednesday night. Kevin Durant led the Thunder with 26 points and Russell Westbrook added 23 points.

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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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Timberwolves Lose at New York 94-91

Jay Caldwell — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 02:54:22 +0000

The Timbewolves lose 94-91 at New York to the Knicks Sunday afternoon. The Wolves led throughout until the 4th quarter when Carmelo Anthony led the Knicks from behind. Anthony scored 19 of his 33 points in the 4th quarter.

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Timberwolves End OKC Win Streak

Jay Caldwell — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 13:44:29 +0000

The Timberwolves defeated Oklahoma City 99-93 at home Thursday night. Minnesota snapped the Thunder's 12-game win streak while ending their own 2-game losing streak.

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Timberwolves Top Denver 108-105

Jay Caldwell — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 12:58:59 +0000

The Timberwolves held off Denver to win 108-105 at Target Center Wednesday night. Nikola Pekovic led the Wolves with 22 points and 11 rebounds, Andrei Kirilenko added 18 points and J.J. Barea chipped in 17 points.

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Boston Tops Timberwolves 104-94

Jay Caldwell — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 13:33:44 +0000

The Timberwolves lost 104-94 in Boston Wednesday night. Minnesota led 51-47 at halftime but struggled in the 4th quarter. Kevin Love led the Wolves with 19 points and 13 rebounds, Nikola Pekovic chipped in 14 points and 9 rebounds.

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Timberwolves End Skid at Sacramento

Jay Caldwell — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 14:03:47 +0000

The Timberwolves ended a 5-game losing streak with a 97-89 win at Sacramento Tuesday night. Kevin Love had his best game since coming back from a broken hand by scoring 23 points and added 24 rebounds.

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Love Returns But Timberwolves Lose

Jay Caldwell — Thu, 22 Nov 2012 15:19:29 +0000

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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T-Wolves Expect Pekovic Back Tonight, Barea?

Jay Caldwell — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 17:38:13 +0000

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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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, Shved Rally to Beat Brooklyn 107-96

Jay Caldwell — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 13:18:50 +0000

The Timberwolves rallied to beat Brooklyn in Brooklyn 107-96 Monday night. The Wolves trailed by 22 but outscored the Nets 32-10 in the 4th quarter to sneak out the win. Alexey Shved made 2 3-pointers and made the go-ahead basket with 2:38 left to lift the Wolves to the win. Chase Budinger made a 3-point basket with :38 left that helped seal the win.

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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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Timberwolves Top Pacers at FargoDome

Jay Caldwell — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 12:24:16 +0000

The Timberwolves won 84-70 at the FargoDome Wednesday night in their preseason opener. Chase Budinger and Nikola Pekovic each scored 14 points, Brandon Roy scored 13 points in 24 minutes on 5-9 shooting and Kevin Love added 12 points and 8 rebounds for Minnesota. Andrei Kirilenko in his Timberwolves debut had just 3 points in 27 minutes and Alexey Shved in his Wolves' debut didn't score in 21 minutes.

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Timberwolves Close Season With Loss To Denver

Jay Caldwell — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 12:25:05 +0000

The Timberwolves lost 131-102 at home against Denver to close the season Thursday night. J.J. Barea led the Wolves with 20 points, Nikola Pekovic added 18 points and 10 rebounds and Michael Beasley added 13 points for Minnesota.

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T-Wolves Lose Big Lead and Game To Golden State

Jay Caldwell — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 12:32:53 +0000

The Timberwolves lost 93-88 at home to Golden State Sunday night despite holding a 21-point lead at one point. Minnesota led 55-39 at halftime. Nikola Pekovic led the Wolves with 19 points and 16 rebounds, Martell Webster added 18 points and J.J. Barea chipped in 14 points and 12 assists for Minnesota. The Wolves shot 37 percent while Golden State shot 45 percent. Barea said in the locker room after the game that there are some players that don't care if they win or not and arn't giving enough effort.

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Timberwolves Win at Detroit

Jay Caldwell — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 12:35:17 +0000

The Timberwolves won 91-80 at Detroit Thursday night to snap a 11-game losing streak this season and snap a 27-game winless streak for the franchise in April. Nikola Pekovic had 23 points and 9 rebounds and Anthony Randolph added 15 points and 10 rebounds for Minnesota. The Wolves shot 47 percent while Detroit shot 36 percent.

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Timberwolves Lose to Clippers Without Love

Jay Caldwell — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 12:46:56 +0000

The Timberwolves lost 95-82 at home against the L.A. Clippers Thursday night. The loss is the 8th in a row for Minnesota and drops their record to 25-35. Kevin Love did not play because of a mild concussion and neck strain. Love returned to Minnesota after spending the night at a Denver area hospital Wednesday night after being hit in the head by the elbow of Javele McGee of the Denver Nuggets.

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T-Wolves Top Nuggets 117-100

Jay Caldwell — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 12:36:57 +0000

The Timberwolves won 117-100 at home over Denver Sunday afternoon. Kevin Love led the Wolves with 30 points and 21 rebounds and Luke Ridnour added 25 points for Minnesota. The Wolves played without J.J. Barea (thigh contusion) and Nikola Pekovic (bone spurs in right ankle). Pekovic is likely out until at least Friday.

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