Timberwolves New Schedule Released

The NBA released schedules recently. I gotta say, I'm liking the Wolves schedule for next season! First things first, I love that we open up at home. That place will be packed to see the debuts of Ricky Rubio and Derrick Williams, so I could really see us starting the season off with a win. Also we start out the season against Atlanta, at Phillie, then home games vs. Phoenix, Toronto and Sacramento. We could easily win the first game against Atlanta because of the crowd and everything. We'll probably lose at Philadelphia but I could see us taking at least two out of three in those last three home games. That means a 4-1 or 3-2 start is a very real possibility for the Wolves. Here are three games I'm really looking forward too.

November 25th vs. Houston Rockets: No, I don't care about Kevin McHale's return, I just am excited because it will be on ESPN.

December 23rd vs. Dallas Mavericks - Who doesn't want to see the Wolves take on the champs!? Plus the Mavs have Rudy Fernandez from Spain, Ricky vs. Rudy Part one. I can't wait.

February 6th at Memphis - Nothing special here. I just think the Grizz are a really cool team and I want to watch them steam roll the Wolves.

Here's a link to the full schedule

Minnesota Timberwolves Lottery Update

The Minnesota Timberwolves are closing in on the end of the season. Unfortunately, the Minnesota Timberwolves will miss the playoffs. With that being said, the Minnesota Timberwolves will have a lottery selection for the 2011 NBA Draft. Being a lifelong Timberwolves fan, we are aware of the ridicolous "bad luck" we have endured in the NBA Draft. Here is the NBA Lottery Update in terms of odds of securing the #1 pick:

Cleveland Cavaliers 15-58

Minnesota Timberwolves 17-57

Washington Wizards 18-55

Toronto Raptors 20-53

Sacramento Kings 21-52

New Jersey Nets 23-50

Detroit Pistons 26-47

Will the Minnesota Timberwolves finally, just maybe, get some luck this year and snag the #1 or #2 spot? It would be nice. Also, keep in mind that Washington and Cleveland play eachother twice down the home stretch before the season concludes.

Minnesota Timberwolves Deflated by Sacramento Kings

The Sacramento Kings defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 127-95 at the Target Center on Sunday night. The Kings have a record of 17-51, while the Timberwolves have a record of 17-54. It has been a frustrating season and this score adds to the high level of disappointment. On Friday night, the Timberwolves were defeated by the Los Angeles Lakers 106-98, although leading most of the game. Wesley Johnson scored a career high 29 points in the game. Against the Kings, Luke Ridnour scored 22 points for a team high. The Timberwolves now own the 2nd worst record in the NBA (wins wise), as they are tied with the Kings and the Wizards at 17. The Cleveland Cavaliers have 13 wins.

A Look Back: Wes Johnson vs. DeMarcus Cousins

Well, we're nearing the halfway point of the NBA season and it's time to do some reflecting. At the 2010 NBA Draft, with the #4 overall pick, the Minnesota Timberwolves selected Wesley Johnson out of Syracuse. The debate was between Johnson and center/power forward DeMarcus Cousins. He was drafted #5 by the Sacramento Kings. As of today, DeMarcus Cousins averages 13.5 points and 7.7 rebounds. Wesley Johnson averages 9.4 points a game.

Both players have been hot of late, with Cousins averaging 17 points in January and Johnson scoring double digits in 4 consecutive games. I still believe on a team that needed athleticism, Johnson was the pick we needed. It's been noted that Cousins has already been fined several times by the team. It's hypothetical, but I imagine Cousins would have been one of those players that would have been a problem here. I still like the Johnson pick.

Kevin Love and Michael Bealsey have MONSTER Games

On Tuesday night, the Minnesota Timberwolves battled the Los Angeles Lakers at the Staples Center. Although they lost 99-94, they played tough and had a chance to win. Kevin Love had 23 points and 24 rebounds in a monster effort. Those are All-Star numbers against the 2-time defending champions.

On Wednesday night, the Minnesota Timberwolves got back in the win column and defeated the Sacramento Kings 98-89 in Sacramento. It was their first road victory in let's just say, a long time. Michael Beasley got off to a fast start and never looked back. He had 42 points for the Timberwolves! From a viewing standpoint, it was one of the most entertaining Wolves games in recent memory. If Beasley can play with that aggressiveness and dynamic scoring touch, he will quickly become the leading scorer for the team. He displayed his talent that he has.

The Minnesota Timberwolves play the New York Knicks at the Target Center tonight. Get your Minnesota Timberwolves tickets from Ticket King!

Minnesota Timberwolves Fall 117-116 to Sacramento Kings

The Minnesota Timberwolves lost a tough opening game to the Sacramento Kings, 117-116 at the Target Center. There were some positives and negatives from the game, but it was a game that the Minnesota Timberwolves should have won on paper. They have more talent and depth than the Sacramento Kings (like the Cleveland Cavaliers beating the Boston Celtics that same night). The Kings led the majority of the 2nd half and while the Timberwolves kept crawling back, we just couldn't hold the lead. The Timberwolves missed Jonny Flynn and Martell Webster and I hope both can have a speedy recovery.

Wesley Johnson showed his athleticism with a posterizing dunk for his first NBA points. He finished with 13 points and I hope he can get more minutes as he is a talented player. Luke Ridnour scored 20 points and looks like an efficient point guard. Kevin Love had a double-double in the first half, but didn't' play much in the 2nd half. Michael Beasley has the skill to get to the rim nearly every possession. I hope he can build on that.

Minnesota Timberwolves Finish Preseason 6-2

The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 119-118 in overtime to finish the preseason 6-2. Luke Ridnour played the hero, as he hit 3 free throws with 1 second left to defeat his old team in overtime. The game was at Milwaukee as well. The Minnesota Timberwolves showed some fans that they will be infinitely better than last season's 15 win campaign. The Timberwolves will host the Sacramento Kings in the first game of the season on Wednesday, October 27th. Get out and support the team! Buy your Timberwolves tickets at Ticket King!

Timberwolves Win, Timberwolves Blog Needs Help

This Timberwolves blog is kind of boring. I know most bloggers would have been blogging all night long regarding the Timberwolves season opening win over the Sacramento Kings last night. Don’t get me wrong, I am pumped that my team won and even more excited to see Kevin Love out on the Target Center hardwood doing exactly what I had hoped he would do. BTW, the Timberwolves won 98-96 even though they led by eight points several times throughout the night.

But, I want my Timberwolves blog to be something a little bit different. One of my blogging friends writes a Vikings Football Blog and I see she is starting a new Looking Back, Looking Ahead format – I like that, but I don’t want to copy her. I want my own format. Hmmmm… let me think about it. The new season is just getting started so now would be the perfect time to revamp this Timberwolves blog and make it a quick stop for Twolves fans on the Internet. Any suggestions are always welcome.

Wolves win first game of the season

Apparently if I call the Timberwolves winless, they take great offense and actually WIN! The Wolves beat the Sacremento Kings 108-103 in a nail biter last night at the Target Center. Finally a win, it’s almost a miracle. The Wolves said they wanted to work on defending their home court and last night they honored the Target Center the best way they can, with a victory! Go Wolves!

SACRAMENTO KINGS KNOW WHAT TO DO

I hope that the Sacramento Kings will teach the Minnesota Timberwolves what they should be doing the rest of the year. On Wednesday night, Minnesota Beat Sacramento 95-89 for its first road victory since January 27. The win ended an 11-game road skid and more importantly it gave the Minnesota Timberwolves a better record than the Sacramento Kings. As of right now, the Timberwolves have the 10th worst record in the NBA. Remember how important it is for the Timberwolves to have one of the 10th worst records. Garnett needs to quit carrying this team and follow the Kings lead and simply lose as many games as possible.