Wolves gameday

Last update: March 13, 2008 - 8:07 PM

Preview: The Wolves, winners of two of their past three games, face a Seattle team that has won just once in 11 games. Of course, that victory came in overtime in Minnesota, on March 2. The Sonics have 16 victories, two more than the Wolves.

Players to watch: Kevin Durant leads NBA rookies in scoring (19.5 points per game), minutes (33.6 per game) and, of course, shots (16.8 per game). He is 32nd among rookies with his 40.8 shooting percentage. He had 25 points in the March 2 victory. Al Jefferson had a 30-point, 12-rebound, five-assist night the last game vs. Seattle.

Numbers: Seattle is 3-0 vs. Minnesota this season and has won the past six meetings both overall and the past six in Seattle. The Sonics are first in the league in rebounding, and the Wolves are 18th.

Injuries: For Minnesota, G Sebastian Telfair (sprained ankle) is out. F Antoine Walker did not make the trip. For Seattle, C Robert Swift (knee) is out. C/F Nick Collison (back and knee) and C Francisco Elson (knee) are day-to-day.

KENT YOUNGBLOOD

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