Recent content from Jerry Zgoda
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Eleventh loss prods inspiration quest
The Wolves, nearing a record for poor starts, need one for the Gipper. Or anyone.
Nov 19, 2009 -
Jefferson returns to lineup after time of grief
Al Jefferson returned to the Timberwolves and the starting lineup on Wednesday night against Houston after a two-game absence to be with his grandmother, who died in Florida on Thursday.
Nov 19, 2009 -
Timberwolves: Mysterious Triangle
The Timberwolves have been remade on many levels, but the biggest change is a new offensive system with proven success -- when run by the right people.
Nov 18, 2009 -
Big Al is back, 'ready to play'
Jefferson visited his dying grandmother, who'd said she was "just waiting" for him.
Nov 17, 2009 -
In tale of two rookies, Flynn scrounges as Jennings soars
Brandon Jennings' historic performance for the Bucks caught a lot of people's attention, including Jonny Flynn's.
Nov 15, 2009 -
Wolves drop 10th in a row
Memphis has had an equally bleak start to the season, but outfought Minnesota's depleted roster.
Nov 15, 2009 -
Jerry Zgoda's short takes: Nov. 15
Nov 14, 2009 -
Kahn again writes to fans after poor start
MEMPHIS - Timberwolves president of basketball operations David Kahn sat nine rows from the court Saturday night at FedEx Forum and consumed all the pageantry of the 1-8 Grizzlies battling the 1-9 Wolves.
Nov 14, 2009 -
Wolves thrown into the dunk tank again
The Wolves were crushed in the middle two quarters by Portland and lost their eighth straight game, but Al Jefferson said progress will take patience.
Nov 12, 2009 -
Golden State tape is painfully instructive
The Timberwolves' gameday morning film session and shootaround expanded into a two-hour-plus tutorial that included more than an hour of watching Monday's 146-105 loss at Golden State again.
Nov 12, 2009