Jerry Zgoda/Star Tribune looks at each player’s probability to continue with the team.
The young Wolves have 21 wins on the season – the second fewest in the
Western Conference and third fewest in the NBA – but have amassed 17 of
those Ws since Jan. 8.
Western Conference and third fewest in the NBA – but have amassed 17 of
those Ws since Jan. 8.
The first time the Timberwolves won on successive eves didn’t come
until Jan. 21 and 23, at Golden State and in Target Center against
Phoenix. Then they did it again on Jan. 30 and Feb. 1, with the Bulls
and Clippers in Minnesota. The first road back-to-back wins came at
Sacramento and L.A. (Clippers) on March 7 and 8, before the Clippers
were again the first victim on March 17 (at home), followed by another
home win over Memphis on March 19.
until Jan. 21 and 23, at Golden State and in Target Center against
Phoenix. Then they did it again on Jan. 30 and Feb. 1, with the Bulls
and Clippers in Minnesota. The first road back-to-back wins came at
Sacramento and L.A. (Clippers) on March 7 and 8, before the Clippers
were again the first victim on March 17 (at home), followed by another
home win over Memphis on March 19.
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Now, if only the Wolves can add two more equally talented players —
Memphis freshman guard Derrick Rose or Kansas State freshman forward
Michael Beasley would be a fine start — around him. Wittman suggests
Jefferson’s hefty 21-point and 11-rebound averages might only rise with
better players around him, because defenses can’t be as attentive to
him as they were this season.
Memphis freshman guard Derrick Rose or Kansas State freshman forward
Michael Beasley would be a fine start — around him. Wittman suggests
Jefferson’s hefty 21-point and 11-rebound averages might only rise with
better players around him, because defenses can’t be as attentive to
him as they were this season.
However, for once in their 20-year history, the Wolves need to get
lucky in the May draft lottery — and if they do, they cannot miss this
time with their selection.
lucky in the May draft lottery — and if they do, they cannot miss this
time with their selection.
But Brewer has spent much of the season in and out of Minnesota’s
starting lineup, due in part to his inconsistent perimeter shooting.
For the season, Brewer is shooting 37.1 percent from the floor while
starting in 35 of Minnesota’s 77 games this season.
starting lineup, due in part to his inconsistent perimeter shooting.
For the season, Brewer is shooting 37.1 percent from the floor while
starting in 35 of Minnesota’s 77 games this season.
"That’s been tough," Brewer said. "I might start one night, get 15 minutes the next night."
Minnesota coach Randy Wittman described Brewer and Richard as, "Two
quality kids. Like most rookies in the league, they’ve had had ups and
downs this season.
quality kids. Like most rookies in the league, they’ve had had ups and
downs this season.
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The Wolves are coming off back-to-back wins,
ensuring they can finish with no worse than the NBA’s third-worst
record. … The Wolves did not practice Sunday or Monday heading into
tonight’s game. It’s the first time since the all-star break they have
not practiced on consecutive days that did not feature games.
ensuring they can finish with no worse than the NBA’s third-worst
record. … The Wolves did not practice Sunday or Monday heading into
tonight’s game. It’s the first time since the all-star break they have
not practiced on consecutive days that did not feature games.
Wolves point guard Sebastian Telfair (ankle) did not accompany the team
to Detroit, which means he almost certainly will not play again.
to Detroit, which means he almost certainly will not play again.