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Gallery: New Orleans 116, Wolves 102
The Timberwolves lost to the New Orleans Pelicans 116-102 at Target Center on Monday evening.
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Wolves-New Orleans game recap
Pelicans backup point guard Jrue Holiday scored 20 of his 27 points in a decisive first half.
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Wolves' circumstances lead to more pairing of Towns and Dieng
Given the team's current state and schedule, those playing-time increases for both men might continue at least through the forthcoming All-Star break.
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Knicks fire Derek Fisher, now what?
The Knicks fired coach Derek Fisher in only his second season. BasketballInsiders' Steve Kyler and CineSport's Brian Clark discuss the move and who could be the next coach of the Knicks.
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More minutes for Towns, Dieng put Wolves on two-game winning streak
Nine days after they combined for 52 points and 27 rebounds in a game at Utah, Karl-Anthony Towns and Gorgui Dieng together had 50 points and 30 rebounds against the Bulls.
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Extra attention on Towns, Dieng opens floor for Wolves
For an idea of just how impressive Timberwolves big men Karl-Anthony Towns and Gorgui Dieng were Saturday against Chicago, consider the fourth quarter.
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RandBall: Losing more won't help Wolves win longterm
Should Minnesota be hoping to pile up as many losses as possible to enhance its odds of again finding lottery luck (and perhaps nabbing the deadeye shooter to fill a gaping roster hole). The answer is no.
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Wolves go big playing Towns and Dieng together
Karl-Anthony Towns and Gorgui Dieng have started together in the Wolves' past six games. The Wolves are 2-4 in those games, but they have won the past two.
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Wolves-New Orleans game preview
The Wolves, having won two in a row for the first time since Dec. 20, have another opportunity to show how much they have improved.
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Chris Paul sparks Clippers
Chris Paul drilled two three-pointers in the final minutes as the Clippers dumped the Heat. Avery Bradley scored 25 as the Celtics beat the Kings for their ninth victory in their past ten games.
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Warriors take down Thunder
The Warriors fought off the Thunder in a high-scoring affair Saturday night to set the NBA's setting longest home winning streak at 41 games.
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NBA Insider: Wiggins among rising stars Kobe Bryant says farewell to
Before he goes, Kobe Bryant is saying his own farewell to the NBA's next generation of stars, including the Wolves' Andrew Wiggins.
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Final push sends Wolves past Bulls
Big men Karl-Anthony Towns and Gorgui Dieng dominated from start to finish and Andrew Wiggins lit the torch late as the Wolves won their second in a row.
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Scoggins: Just the fate of a franchise is in Taylor's hands
The attention paid to Sam Mitchell has deflected focus from an issue of equal importance, if not greater: What will owner Glen Taylor do with his top leadership position?
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Wolves notes: Towns liking his 'guard skills' in preparation for All-Star weekend
Karl-Anthony Towns considers himself something of a guard in a 7-footer's body, thanks to the way he learned the game's fundamentals.
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Postgame blog: Wolves have first winning streak since December
Late spurt from Andrew Wiggins closes out win over Chicago.
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NBA short takes
Kobe Bryant enjoys the hate he gets; an NBA analyst calls for more fanfare for the Wolves' Kevin Garnett.
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Wolves looking for some 'mo' against battered Bulls
The Wolves enter the All-Star break with three home games, starting tonight against Chicago.
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Wolves reserve Rudez was ready when his chance came
Little-used Damjan Rudez played quality minutes and was a factor in Wednesday's victory over the Clippers.
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- Khris Middleton joins Antetokounmpo on Bucks' list of players dealing with injuries
- Thibodeau shows when he's mad at his Knicks. They don't mind, knowing the coach has them set to win
- Thunder's Holmgren bests Pelicans' Valanciunas in center matchup to help OKC take 2-0 lead
- Gilgeous-Alexander's 33 points lead Thunder past Pelicans 124-92; OKC takes 2-0 lead
- Herro scores 24, Heat hit franchise playoff-record 23 3s to beat Boston and even series 1-1
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