Now that the Timberwolves are off to a 0-2 start -- with close losses to Oklahoma City and Milwaukee -- things get much tougher. Up next: LeBron James and the Miami Heat, followed by the NBA Champion Dallas Mavericks.
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We're about to enter the busiest travel stretch of the year.
It's pure madness. Prepare your brain for pain.
Joan T.A. Gabel becomes the 17th U of M president.
He'll become the eighth Twin to have his number retired.
Casey Myers was killed when a semi ran a stop sign near Sartell on Monday.
Gibson and Thibodeau have apparently hashed it out.
There might be some festive snow in the forecast.
It's one of several festive treats available at Revolution Hall until New Year's Eve.
This is the second time a kettle filled with cash has been stolen in the metro this year.
Bad news for the NHL's top goal-scoring defenseman.
It happened just a few miles northwest of St. Cloud.
It's estimated to have caused around $10 million worth of damage.
The Timberwolves are back in action Friday night when they welcome the undefeated Miami Heat at Target Center. LeBron James is leading the Heat with 32.7 points per game. The Wolves could be without J.J. Barea, who missed practice Thursday with a strained hamstring.
After that big win in Dallas, the Timberwolves are back home tonight to take on the San Antonio Spurs. The Spurs are 12-7 overall, but are just 2-6 on the road this year. Plus, they have to face red-hot Kevin Love who is coming off a 31-point performance against the Mavericks.
The Timberwolves outscored the Mavericks by 17 points in the second half en route to a 105-90 win in Dallas Wednesday night. Kevin Love continued his dominance with 31 points and 10 rebounds. Ricky Rubio added a double-double of his own with 17 points and 12 assists.
The 66-game NBA schedule was released today. The Timberwolves begin regular season play December 26th at home against Oklahoma City. They close out December at Milwaukee, and at home against LeBron James and the Miami Heat.
The All-Star weekend is over, and now it’s back to work for the Timberwolves. They start a four-game road trip tonight, including three games in three nights against the Clippers, Lakers and Suns.
We have the feeling Timberwolves fans have adopted the Boston Celtics in the NBA playoffs. And why not? Ex-Wolf Kevin Garnett is proving to be the difference-maker against the Miami Heat in the Eastern Finals. KG had 26 points last night to help the Celtics take a 3-2 lead against LeBron James and company.
The Timberwolves scored the final 12 points of Wednesday night's pre-season finale and beat the Milwaukee Bucks, 85-84. Kevin Love led the Wolves with 22 points and 16 rebounds.