Wolves gameday

Last update: November 9, 2009 - 6:18 AM

Preview: The Warriors, too, are playing the second half of back-to-back games. They are 1-4 after losing Sunday night at Sacramento. Their only victory in the first four games was a 113-105 home victory over Memphis. ... Golden State coach Don Nelson is 23 victories away from becoming the NBA's all-time leader in coaching victories. He's in his 46th year as an NBA player, coach, general manager or consultant. Nobody has played or coached more games than his 3,373. ...The team split last season's series, 2-2.

Players to watch:Guard Monte Ellis is leading the Warriors in scoring, averaging 20.8 points entering Sunday. Unhappy guard Stephen Jackson is second on the team in scoring with a 16.8 average and is still with the Warriors but could be traded any day if the team can find a suitable deal. ... Rookie point guard Stephen Curry, whom the Warriors picked seventh in last summer's draft after the Wolves passed on him, was averaging 9.5 points, 2.5 rebounds, 5.8 assists and 1.75 steals in 31.3 minutes before Sunday's game.

Injuries: Wolves forward Kevin Love (fractured hand) is out. Warriors center Andris Biedrins (lower back strain) and forward Ronny Turiaf (knee sprain) are listed as day-to-day.

JERRY ZGODA

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