Here’s what you missed around the NBA while trying to put out the fire your pet tortoise caused 1) The Sixers have won 3-of-4 and look confident; The Knicks on the other handa It’s amazing how one shot, one comeback can change perceptions, alter the feelings around an entire franchise. Or in this case, two franchises.
Category: Minnesota Timberwolves
Wolves snap Rockets’ win streak at nine games
Andrew Wiggins scored 28 points, Karl-Anthony Towns had 23 points and 18 rebounds, and Shabazz Muhammad scored 20 Wednesday night to help the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Houston Rockets 119-105. Wiggins carried Minnesota early, scoring 15 first-quarter points as the Wolves opened up an 11-point lead.
Harden’s triple-double leads Rockets to 9th straight win
James Harden had 40 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists for his second straight triple-double and the Houston Rockets outlasted the Charlotte Hornets 121-114 on Tuesday night for their ninth straight win. The Rockets missed 10 straight shots and let an 18-point lead evaporate before coach Mike D’Antoni called a timeout with 2:26 left.
Cleveland Cavaliers: Skip Bayless Is Right About LeBron James
I would never write this if I didn’t believe it was true. When it comes to Skip Bayless, I look at him as an unofficial archenemy who takes a hot take to a new level.
Cavs coach says Kevin Love has lost 10 pounds after getting…
Cavs coach Tyronn Lue said Love was going through a bout of food poisoning after leaving midway through the fourth quarter in the Cavaliers’ 90-86 win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday night. Love played 24 minutes Monday night before exiting the game, scoring 12 points and pulling in 11 rebounds, albeit on 5-of-19 shooting.
McCollum has 43 points, Trail Blazers top Timberwolves 95-89
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Karl-Anthony Towns attempts to block Portland Trail Blazers guard C.J. McCollum’s shot during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Minneapolis, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017. less Minnesota Timberwolves forward Karl-Anthony Towns attempts to block Portland Trail Blazers guard C.J. McCollum’s shot during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Minneapolis, Sunday, Jan. 1, … more Minnesota Timberwolves forward Karl-Anthony Towns dunks in front of Portland Trail Blazers forward Mason Plumlee during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Minneapolis, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017.
James, Love help Cavs end 2016 with 121-109 win over Hornets
LeBron James and Kevin Love picked up much of the slack with Kyrie Irving sidelined by a hamstring injury. They got some help, too.
James, Love help Cavs end 2016 with 121-109 win over Hornets
LeBron James scored 17 of his 32 points in the first quarter, and the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Charlotte Hornets 121-109 on Saturday night. Kevin Love added 28 points and 10 rebounds for Cleveland, who played without Kyrie Irving after the point guard injured his right hamstring during Thursday’s 124-118 victory over Boston.
The Real MVP: Why LeBron’s value can’t be measured
… – NBA Finals PPG 35.8 APG 8.8 RPG 13.3 >>1st to lead in all categories in Finals history ESPN reported from Elias Sports Bureau that LeBron accounted for 57.7 points per game in that series, whether that was his own buckets or assists. To put that …
Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Christmas game preview odds and information
The last time these Northwest Division rivals met, a balanced Oklahoma City iteration prevailed 112-92. During this early November tilt, OKC placed five players in double-figure scoring and effectively limited each Minnesota contributor not named Karl-Anthony Towns.
Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Christmas game preview odds and information
The last time these Northwest Division rivals met, a balanced Oklahoma City iteration prevailed 112-92. During this early November tilt, OKC placed five players in double-figure scoring and effectively limited each Minnesota contributor not named Karl-Anthony Towns.
Cousins’ 32 lead Kings back against Timberwolves, 109-105
… He’s made at least four 3s the past three games . He’s connected on at least five in a game six times this season. As sports columnist, Paul Woody offers an array of commentary on the sports scene in columns and World of Woody videos.
He’s back! Dirk Nowitzi will play for Mavericks vs. Clippers on Friday night
The Mavericks’ leader, who has missed all but five games this season, will play on a limited-minutes basis tonight against the Los Angeles Clippers. He’s missed the last 14 games and 22 of the last 24 with a strained right Achilles.
Cavaliers forward Kevin Love will miss Tuesday’s game against Bucks with bruised knee
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Cavaliers forward Kevin Love will miss Tuesday’s game against Bucks with bruised knee
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Rockets shooting the lights out under D’Antoni
Houston Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni reacts during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Saturday, Dec. 17, 2016, in Minneapolis. Houston won 111-109 in overtime.
Rockets rally for 10th straight win, stun Wolves in OT
Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns puts up a shot over Houston Rockets forward Ryan Anderson during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 17, 2016, in Minneapolis. Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns puts up a shot over Houston Rockets forward Ryan Anderson during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 17, 2016, in Minneapolis.
A longer look at the Timberwolves’ rotations
After just 47 days, many Timberwolves fans have already given up on this season. And rightfully so – the majority of the time, this team is not very fun to watch.