Bjelica out tonight vs. Pistons

Reserve forward out tonight with knee contusion

November 21, 2015 at 12:59AM
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) put up a second quarter shot past the defense of Timberwolves forward Nemanja Bjelica (88) Thursday night. Curry had 25 points at the half. ] JEFF WHEELER Ô jeff.wheeler@startribune.com The Minnesota Timberwolves faced the Golden State Warriors in an NBA basketball game Thursday night, November 12, 2015 at Target Center in Minneapolis. ORG XMIT: MIN1511122030500228
The Wolves' Nemanja Bjelica tried to defend Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry last week. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Wolves reserve forward Nemanja Bjelica will not play tonight against the Pistons at Target Center.

He was scratched about an hour before opening tip because of a left knee contusion.

That should mean more time for Adreian Payne coming off the bench at power forward behind starter Kevin Garnett.

The Wolves, by the way, have started the season 0-5 at home and are still aiming for their first home victory.

They've also started the season 5-2 on the road and have beaten teams such as Chicago, Atlanta and Miami,

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