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News that the Twins and Korean slugger ByungHo Park are parting ways is a reminder of the dangers of small sample sizes. In early May of 2016, Park had seven homers and an OPS over .900. There was Rookie of the Year talk. Park hit .158 from then until late June and hasn't been in the majors since then.

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The Wolves already have a pair of dramatic wins over Oklahoma City this season. They will try to go 3-0 against the Thunder on Friday (7 p.m., FSN).

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"Miami is probably going to be one of the top 2 or 3 teams that the Gophers will face all year. One of their starters is out and they still had a chance at the end. Great job being the last Big Ten team to lose a game so far this year."

"kev5115" commenting on startribune.com.

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"#Twolves point guard Tyus Jones currently ranks 3rd in the NBA in assist/turnover ratio and steal/turnover ratio."

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