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| Allen Iverson rallies in the voting to earn starting spot in All-Star game |
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01/24/2008 |
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| nother perennial starter, will experience the game from the other conference for the first time. The Boston forward will appear in his 11th straight All-Star game, second among active players to Shaquille O'Neal's 14, and ninth start. The longtime Minnesota Timberwolves star is a leading MVP candidate at midseason for the impact he has made on the Celtics, who own the NBA's best record at 33-7 after winning only 24 games last season. ``It's appreciated,'' he said earlier Thursday of his expected selection. ``With |
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| Bulls host Pacers in Windy City |
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01/23/2008 |
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| put them in a double-digit hole. Andres Nocioni finished with 16 points and Kirk Hinrich scored 12 to go along with his six assists in defeat. Chicago is 8-11 at home this season. The Bulls will also host the Charlotte Bobcats, Phoenix Suns and the Minnesota Timberwolves on the current homestand. On the injury front for Chicago, forward Luol Deng (left Achilles tendinitis) and guard Chris Duhon (bruised left knee) are both questionable. Deng is averaging 17.9 points and 6.6 rebounds this season. The Pacers play the |
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| Suns set in Minnesota |
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01/23/2008 |
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| (Best E Casino) - The Minnesota Timberwolves will try to win back-to-back games for the first time this season, as they host the streaking Phoenix Suns tonight at the Target Center. This is the third meeting of the campaign between the squads. Both teams picked up a victory at home in the previous two contests. The Suns have won three of the last four contests in the series. Phoenix has lost two of its last three at Minnesota. Minnesota returns home after going 1-2 on a three-game road trip. Ryan Gomes scored a car |
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| Timberwolves' Green set to defend dunk title |
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01/21/2008 |
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| Minneapolis, MN (Best E Casino) - Minnesota Timberwolves guard Gerald Green is set to defend his title in the NBA Slam Dunk competition during All-Star weekend in New Orleans. The 6-foot-8 Green will square off against Memphis' Rudy Gay, Orlando's Dwight Howard and Toronto's Jamario Moon as part of the All-Star Saturday Night festivities on February 16. "I'm honored to represent the Timberwolves in the dunk contest and I'm excited to show off some new dunks I've been working on," Green said. "All-Star Weekend is a |
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| Nets continue road trip against Nash, Suns |
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01/20/2008 |
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| t swing. New Jersey is 9-7 on the road this season. Phoenix finishes a short two-game homestand. On Friday, Amare Stoudemire scored 23 points and pulled down 11 rebounds, and two-time MVP Steve Nash was nearly perfect, as the Suns crushed the woeful Minnesota Timberwolves, 115-95, at US Airways Center. Nash, who ended with 17 points and 13 assists, made all six of his field goal attempts and all four of his foul shots. Raja Bell added 20 points and Leandro Barbosa scored 19 for Phoenix, which has won two straight and |
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| Denver hosts Northwest Division-rival Minnesota |
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01/19/2008 |
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| (Best E Casino) - The Denver Nuggets wrap up a short two-game homestand, as they welcome the Minnesota Timberwolves tonight to the Pepsi Center. This is the fourth and final meeting of the campaign between the clubs. The Nuggets are 3-0 against Minnesota this season, and have won four straight overall in the series. Minnesota has lost two straight and four of its last five contests at Denver. The Nuggets are fresh off a big victory. On Thursday, Linas Kleiza scored a career-high 41 points and grabbed nine rebounds |
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| Nash, Suns host Jefferson, Timberwolves |
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01/18/2008 |
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| (Best E Casino) - The woeful Minnesota Timberwolves attempt to put the brakes on a three-game losing streak when they visit the Phoenix Suns tonight at US Airways Center. This is the second meeting of the season between the squads. On December 8th, Al Jefferson poured in a career-high 32 points and pulled down 20 rebounds as the Timberwolves stunned Phoenix, 100-93, at the Target Center. The teams have split the last four contests in the series. Minnesota has lost three straight and four of its last five at Phoenix |
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| Timberwolves forward Ryan Gomes takes special cause to heart |
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01/17/2008 |
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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -The Farview Recreational Center gym is buzzing with energy on this chilly winter day, as about 30 children and teenagers shoot hoops while waiting for a free basketball clinic to start. They have been told that a Minnesota Timberwolves player is on his way to give some pointers, and 6-foot-8 forward Ryan Gomes is swarmed when he walks through the door. These kids aren't shy, immediately peppering him with questions. ``Are you an All-Star?'' ``Not yet,'' Gomes says. ``Where's your jersey |
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| Warriors continue road trip at Indiana |
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01/16/2008 |
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| (Best E Casino) - The Golden State Warriors will resume a four-game road trip when they pay a visit to the Indiana Pacers tonight at Conseco Fieldhouse. The Warriors have won three in a row and opened the trip with Tuesday's 105-98 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Target Center. Baron Davis scored 22 points, dished out nine assists and added five steals to lead the Warriors, who are 12-9 as the guest in 2007-08. Stephen Jackson chipped in 21 points for the Warriors, while Monta Ellis added 17 points an |
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| Davis leads Warriors over T-Wolves |
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01/15/2008 |
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| Minneapolis, MN (Best E Casino) - Baron Davis scored 22 points, dished out nine assists and added five steals to lead the Golden State Warriors past the Minnesota Timberwolves, 105-98. Stephen Jackson chipped in 21 points for the Warriors, who have won three in a row and four of their last five contests. Monta Ellis added 17 points, while Al Harrington contributed 12 in the win. Antoine Walker had a game-high 26 points and 10 rebounds, but the Timberwolves dropped their third straight and have lost 11 of 12. Al Jef |
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