THE WOLVES' WEEK AHEAD
Sunday: 6 p.m. vs. Toronto (FSN Plus)
Tuesday: 7 p.m. vs. Milwaukee (FSN)
Friday: 6 p.m. vs. Charlotte (FSN)
Player to watch: DeMar DeRozan, Raptors
The ninth pick taken in the 2009 draft – after the Wolves selected Ricky Rubio and Jonny Flynn fifth and sixth overall — is blossoming into a star and a frontrunner for the league's most improved player award. He has scored 30 or more points in four of his past seven games.
VOICES
« My feeling is we're not that .500 team. »
— Wolves coach Rick Adelman, implying his team is better than the one that has flirted with an even record – but not much better – all season.
More from Star Tribune
More from Star Tribune
More from Star Tribune
More from Star Tribune
More from Star Tribune
More from Star Tribune
More From Star Tribune
More From Sports
Sports
Gordon, Jokic lead the Nuggets to the brink of a sweep with a 112-105 win over the Lakers in Game 3
With one championship ring and a tenacious veteran core, the Denver Nuggets are a daunting matchup for any opponent in the NBA.
Sports
Twins
Twins bring momentum into next series despite Angels Stadium struggles
The Twins haven't won a series at Angels Stadium in five years, but the Angels have won just once in their last seven games.
Twins
Five home runs, including two by Julien, power Twins past White Sox
The Twins won their fourth in a row, which is one more than the White Sox have won in their first 25 games this season. Minnesota hit back-to-back home runs twice.
Vikings
Vikings' strategy in aggressive first round: 'minimizing regret'
J.J. McCarthy, at No. 10, became the Vikings' highest pick ever spent on a quarterback. Dallas Turner, at No. 17, is the first pass rusher Minnesota has drafted in the first round since 2005.