Minnesota Timberwolves

The Wolves have been hovering at or around .500 for the last week or two, but with two straight losses, the Wolves are sitting at 13-15. They will have four games in the upcoming week that could potentially boost them back up.

Their week will start tonight as the Wolves fly to Florida for a showdown with the Orlando Magic. The Magic are 17-11, with their strong season due mostly to Dwight Howard.

On Wednesday, the Wolves will be returning back to the Target Center to meet the Charlotte Bobcats. The 'Cats are possibly the worst team in the NBA, sitting at 3-24. Though the Bobcats are clearly terrible overall, they have been the worst on the road, boding well for the Timberwolves.

The weekend will bring games with the Houston Rockets and Philadelphia 76ers.

I'm looking for the Wolves to bounce back this week, which will be easier with Kevin Love back in the lineup full time after his two game suspension. I predict the Wolves will take 3 of four, losing to Orlando.

Minnesota Timberwolves Trounce Detroit Pistons 116-105

The Minnesota Timberwolves kept up their winning ways, taking down the Detroit Pistons in Detroit on Wednesday night 116-105. Kevin Love, of course, put up his 48th consecutive double-double and scored 20 points, as well as 20 rebounds. Starting point guard Luke Ridnour scored 15 points and didn't miss a shot, and backup Jonny Flynn had eight points and a career-high 14 assists. New Timberwolf Anthony Randolph scored 19 points and grabbed 10 rebounds. It was a great all around game for the T'pups and let's hope it continues at the Philadelphia 76ers.

Philadelphia 76ers Drop Minnesota Timberwolves

On Saturday night, the Philadelphia 76ers took down the Minnesota Timberwolves 107-87 at the Target Center. Thaddeous Young scored 18 points, Jodie Meeks scored 16 points, and Elton Brand chipped in 12 points for the 76ers. The Timbewolves were without 3 big players - Darko Milicic, Michael Beasley, and Martell Webster. On a side note, Kevin Love scored 16 points and grabbed 13 rebounds to extend his double-double streak to 40 games, which ranks third on the list for most consecutive in a single season since the merger.

Timberwolves Win…Finally

There is a Timberwolves win to blog about (finally). It has been three weeks since the Timberwolves basketball team was able to put a notch in the win column, but it has felt like forever. Last night at the Target Center, the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Philadelphia 76ers 102-96

"They were desperate,'' 76ers sixth man Willie Green said. "They had a sense of urgency all game long. They wanted it more than us. It was obvious.''


This Timberwolves fan was desperate two weeks ago, I guess our team is a little behind the fan base. Vikings player Chad Greenway sat Target Center courtside to cheer on friend and fellow South Dakotan Mike Miller. Perhaps Greenway needs to make it to more games, he was the lucky charm. I wish he could be at the Target Center Friday night when the Timberwolves play the Boston Celtics. It's going to be a tough game to watch.

Timberwolves Roster changes in puzzling ways

I am never quite sure I understand Kevin McHale. I don’t think any one does. I don’t slam him as often as other Timberwolves fans and Timberwolves bloggers do, but if he has a plan for this team, I am not sure what it is and I would like to know.

Yesterday, the Timberwolves confirmed that they worked out a deal with the Philadelphia 76ers that moved Rodney Carney and Calvin Booth to the Timberwolves. It was a weird exchange and if you want to read about it, you will have to check out the local paper because I am in no mood to explain it. What I would like explained to me is “why?” Neither of these players will make a difference on the Timberwolves team next year. Is McHale building an arsenal of players he can trade away for one big guy? If that is the case, some one needs to explain that to the fans because I am losing interest really fast. A group of no namers plus Al Jefferson are not going to win the NBA Championship, they just aren’t. They are going to get stomped on and thrown around. We need bigger guys. I think it is time for Glen Taylor to think about making more changes than just what is on the roster sheet. McHale needs to go and he can take Randy with him. If we are starting fresh with new players, why not start with new managers, too.

The offseason should be a time of hope, but I am stuck in despair.

Twolves lose two more

The Minnesota Timberwolves lost to the Washington Wizards 88-102 on Tuesday night and then lost again Wednesday night to the Philadelphia 76ers 94-98. The 76ers game was close and the Wolves even led with less than 2 to go, but like most of the season, the Timberwolves are unable to close the deal. Come on Wolves, get it together and win a few games for your fans! (before you don’t have any left)