But here’s the nasty chaser: Despite its 13-17 record over the past two
months, and 8-10 mark since Foye claimed the point guard slot in the
starting lineup, the Wolves continue to be routinely trounced when
playing quality ballclubs. Over the past 30, their record is 9-5
against sub-.500 teams, 1-0 against the .500 Philadelphia 76ers, and
3-12 versus teams that have won more than they’ve lost. In the 18 since
Foye took the point guard reins, those figures are 6-3 versus sub.500,
1-0 against Philly, and 1-7 against over-.500 ballclubs.
months, and 8-10 mark since Foye claimed the point guard slot in the
starting lineup, the Wolves continue to be routinely trounced when
playing quality ballclubs. Over the past 30, their record is 9-5
against sub-.500 teams, 1-0 against the .500 Philadelphia 76ers, and
3-12 versus teams that have won more than they’ve lost. In the 18 since
Foye took the point guard reins, those figures are 6-3 versus sub.500,
1-0 against Philly, and 1-7 against over-.500 ballclubs.
From Sid Hartman:
Antoine Walker is being paid some $8.5 million this season to watch
the Timberwolves from the bench, and according to club owner Glen
Taylor, the team doesn’t have any plans on of buying out this season or
next on the veteran’s contract. And coach Randy Wittman said the
present plans are not to play Walker unless somebody gets hurt. Walker
hasn’t played since Feb. 19.
the Timberwolves from the bench, and according to club owner Glen
Taylor, the team doesn’t have any plans on of buying out this season or
next on the veteran’s contract. And coach Randy Wittman said the
present plans are not to play Walker unless somebody gets hurt. Walker
hasn’t played since Feb. 19.
Target Center and Xcel Energy Center each are looking for $60 million
to repair the arenas, but from the tone of members of the Legislature,
there isn’t any interest in meeting those demands.
Telfair, a free agent July 1, harbored the same dreams as his older cousin Stephon Marbury Stephon Marbury growing up in Brooklyn – to become the Knick point guard.
With his rookie contract expiring, Telfair will be free for the first time in his NBA career. No matter how awkward it might be to replace Marbury, the Timberwolves guard admitted last night at Target Center he would have to listen if the Knicks New York Knicks , who lost to Telfair’s T-Wolves 114-93, show interest.
Minnesota is 5-3 with the current starting lineup of Kirk Snyder, Ryan Gomes, Jefferson, Marko Jaric and Randy Foye.
The Wolves’ three-game home winning streak is one
victory shy of their longest this season. They won four in a row from
Jan. 23 to Feb. 1.
victory shy of their longest this season. They won four in a row from
Jan. 23 to Feb. 1.
Do you remember that team that couldn’t win a game to save their souls? They were running right into the most ping pong balls in the NBA lottery and possible first pick of the draft.
Now, they’re ruining all of that. The Wolves are actually winning some games.