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Darko in Adelman's doghouse

If there’s a Timberwolves’ doghouse, Darko Milicik is in it. Even with Nikola Pekovic injured last night, Darko was on the bench in Minnesota’s loss to San Antonio. Coach Rick Adelman told the Star Tribune afterwards that Milicik hasn’t done much to prove he can “do the job.”
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If there’s a Timberwolves’ doghouse, Darko Milicik is in it. Even with Nikola Pekovic injured last night, Darko was on the bench in Minnesota’s loss to San Antonio. Coach Rick Adelman told the Star Tribune afterwards that Milicik hasn’t done much to prove he can “do the job.”

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