Wolves' week ahead

A look at the Wolves' upcoming schedule.

By Jerry Zgoda Star Tribune

December 17, 2016 — 6:17pm

Monday: 7 p.m. vs. Phoenix

Wednesday: 6 p.m. at Atlanta

Friday: 7 p.m. vs. Sacramento

Mon. FSN, NBA TV; Wed. FSN; Fri. FSN+

Player to watch: DeMarcus Cousins, Sacramento

The Kings haven't figured themselves out yet, but the man they call Boogie is playing like a first-team All-Star center. He has had a 30-point, 15-rebound game 23 times in the past five seasons, more than anybody else in the NBA over that time.

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"In the end, it didn't end great, but for most of the time it was great."

Wolves coach Tom Thibodeau after going back to Chicago on Tuesday and winning in his first game after he coached the Bulls for five seasons there.

Jerry Zgoda covers Minnesota United FC and Major League Soccer for the Star Tribune.

jzgoda@startribune.com 612-673-7197

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