Wolves' Fades fading away
The Timberwolves were outscored 137-105 in the fourth quarter during their 0-5 road trip out West that preceded the Jimmy Butler trade. But since acquiring Robert Covington and Dario Saric, they've been much better closers — particularly on defense. Here's a look at the Wolves' fourth-quarter numbers in the past 12 games as they prepare to head West again:
OpponentOpp. FG %Points allowedOutcome
Brooklyn34.628win
New Orleans36.419win
Portland42.929win
Memphis38.925loss
Denver38.918loss
Brooklyn47.130win
Chicago25.017win
Cleveland38.124win
San Antonio52.131win
Boston50.034loss
Houston23.59win
Charlotte29.218win
Overall38.323.59-3 record
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 Star Tribune
More From Sports
Sports
Paris organizers take delivery of Olympic flame at Greek venue of first modern Games
The Paris Oympics flame was formally handed to French organizers on Friday in the all-marble stadium where the first modern Games were held in Athens in 1896.
Sports
Star driver Josef Newgarden fights back tears, accepts blame for breaking rules in IndyCar scandal
Reigning Indianapolis 500 champion Josef Newgarden blinked back tears Friday as he accepted blame for manipulating the push-to-pass system in his season-opening IndyCar win that has since been stripped, calling it an embarrassment. The two-time series champion insisted he is ''not a liar'' and didn't intentionally break the rules.
Vikings
Five things to know about new Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy
Meet J.J. McCarthy, a dominant winner from Illinois who won a national championship at Michigan last season, and someone the Vikings liked well enough to trade up one pick to No. 10 to secure him.
Gophers
Gophers women's sports: 5 stars of the season you should know
In recent weeks, the U's athletes have claimed an NCAA title, Big Ten championships, a school record and Top 10 rankings.
Sports
Marta says this will be her final year with Brazil's women's national team
Brazilian soccer star Marta, the six-time women's world player of the year, plans to retire from the national team after this year.
