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Mike Max’s News & Notes For May 18
The word is Joe Coleman is getting a lot of inquiry from major colleges across the country since announcing he’s leaving the University of Minnesota. Richard Pitino is starting to make his imprint, including inquiring about a private workout area across from his office for personal player workouts.
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!”
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.
Source: Flip Saunders Declines Gophers Coaching Offer
Flip Saunders has declined the offer to coach the Gopher men’s basketball team, Mike Max has confirmed after talking to a school source.
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.
Wolves Rout Suns 117-86 To Snap 9-Game Road Skid
Andrei Kirilenko scored 20 points and the Minnesota Timberwolves routed the slumping Phoenix Suns 117-86 on Friday night to snap a nine-game road losing streak.
Thomas Leads Kings Over Timberwolves, 101-98
Coming off a forgettable first half, Tyreke Evans made up for it by playing a memorable final two quarters.
Wolves’ Budinger Hopes To Play On Thursday
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Chase Budinger hopes to play on Thursday at Sacramento for the first time since tearing the meniscus in his left knee in November.
John Williams Video Smack Down For 3-15!
Ricky Rubio goes for a double double on the SMACK DOWN!
Winner Of The Best ‘Harlem Shake’ Video? Timberwolves
For those of you who can’t stand the “Harlem Shake” trend, the Minnesota Timberwolves have just the “Harlem Shake” video for you.
If You Missed It: High School Sports Rally For 3/1
Watch all the winter high school sports highlights, including matches at the state wrestling tournament.
Suns Survive OT For 84-83 Win Over Wolves
Season-lows seemed to come every quarter. So did missed shots, passes sailing into the stands, grimaces from coaches.




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