Love Vows To Come Back Stronger Than Ever
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kevin Love calls this a wasted season for him. And now he’s vowing to come back stronger than ever after injuries limited him to 18 games in what was supposed to be a big year for him and the Wolves.
Jefferson’s 40 Lift Jazz Over Wolves, 107-100
Al Jefferson tied a career high with 40 points, including a clutch jumper with 39 seconds left, to power the Utah Jazz past the Minnesota Timberwolves, 107-100 on Friday night.
Clippers Beat Wolves 111-95 For 31st Home Win
The Los Angeles Clippers are playing with one eye on the out-of-town scoreboard as they jockey with Denver and Memphis for playoff seeding. At the same time, they’re back to playing with a sustained effort as they close out the regular season.
Warriors Top Wolves 105-89 To Clinch Playoff Spot
Chants of “Playoffs! Playoffs! Playoffs!” rang out from fans. Confetti flew around the lower bowl of the arena. Finally, the public address announcer told the crowd what they had longed to hear: “The Golden State Warriors are heading to the 2013 NBA playoffs!”
Love To Have Arthroscopic Knee Surgery
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kevin Love will have arthroscopic surgery on his left knee, ending any small chance of him finishing an injury-filled season on the court.
Pekovic Named Western Conference Player Of The Week
Minnesota Timberwolves center Nikola Pekovic has been named the NBA’s Western Conference Player of the Week, the first such honor for the team in more than four years.
Adelman Gets 1,000th W In Wolves’ 107-101 Win
Rick Adelman became the eighth coach in NBA history to win 1,000 games when the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Detroit Pistons 107-101 on Saturday night.
Gay, Raptors Hold Off Timberwolves 95-93
Rudy Gay had 26 points and five rebounds to lead the Toronto Raptors to a rare road victory in the West 95-93 over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night.
Rick Adelman 1 Win Shy Of 1,000 For His Career
Minnesota Timberwolves coach Rick Adelman is one victory away from joining an exclusive club.
Pekovic & Rubio Lead Wolves Past Bucks 107-98
Nikola Pekovic scored 27 points and Ricky Rubio added 18 points, 12 assists and eight steals to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 107-98 win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday night.
Pekovic Hammers Celtics In Minnesota’s 110-100 Win
Nikola Pekovic bruised and battered the overmatched Boston front line for 29 points to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 110-100 victory over the Celtics on Monday night.
Celtics Pierce Won’t Play Wolves For ‘Personal Reasons’
Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce did not travel with the team for Monday’s game against Minnesota due to what the team called personal reasons.
Grizzlies Pull Away To Beat Timberwolves 99-86
Marc Gasol scored 21 points and the Memphis Grizzlies pulled away in the fourth quarter to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 99-86 on Saturday night.
Pekovic Powers Timberwolves Over Thunder 101-93
Nikola Pekovic had 22 points and 15 rebounds and Ricky Rubio added 17 points and seven assists to help the Minnesota Timberwolves stun the Oklahoma City Thunder 101-93 on Friday night.
AP Source: NBA Tells Wolves Referees Erred
A person with knowledge of the discussions says the NBA has informed the Minnesota Timberwolves that the referee crew erred on Wednesday night in not calling a foul on Lakers guard Kobe Bryant on the final play of the game.









