Preview: The Wolves are running out of time to end their losing streak, which stands at 12 games; they are tied with the Cleveland Cavaliers for the worst record in the league, 17-62. Denver, meanwhile, is moving toward the playoffs. The post-Carmelo Anthony era has been pretty good to the Nuggets. Denver is 16-6 since the trade after losing Friday at Oklahoma City.

Players to watch: Wolves F/C Anthony Randolph has scored 39 points on 14-for-30 shooting and pulled down 13 rebounds in his past two games. F Anthony Tolliver has scored in double figures in three consecutive games and in five of his past six. G Martell Webster has shot 22-for-30 in his past four games. Entering Friday's game, Nuggets F Kenyon Martin had averaged 16.0 points and 6.3 rebounds in his past four games; G Ty Lawson had averaged 15.4 and 7.2 assists in his past 17; and G Raymond Felton had scored in double figures in four of five.

Injuries: Wolves F Kevin Love (strained groin muscle) and C Darko Milicic (sprained ankle) are listed as doubtful, though Love has said he probably won't play. Wolves coach Kurt Rambis said F/C Anthony Randolph was shaken up late in practice -- Randolph left Target Center with ice on his left knee -- but he is expected to play. Nuggets G Aaron Afflalo (hamstring) and C Timofey Mozgov (left knee) were listed as out for Friday's game. F/C Chris Anderson (right ankle) was listed as questionable.

KENT YOUNGBLOOD