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November 17, 2015

Wolves-Miami game recap

Zach LaVine played the entire fourth quarter and turned the game with his defense and clutch shooting. He scored 12 of his 17 points in the fourth.
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November 17, 2015
Magic center Nikola Vucevic, right, is one of only two players who has averaged 10 rebounds in each of the past three seasons.

Wolves-Orlando game preview

The Wolves finish a stretch where they will have played seven games in 10 days, including back-to-back games Tuesday in Miami and Wednesday in Orlando.
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November 17, 2015
Wolves point guard Ricky Rubio (9), who has missed the past four games because of left hamstring strain, took full part in practice Monday.

Rubio will play tonight in Miami

Wolves are 4-2 with him at point guard and 0-4 while he was out injured.
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November 17, 2015
Thunder forward Nick Collison, bottom, passed the ball while on his back against the defense of Grizzlies guard Mario Chalmers in the second half Mond

Thunder just not good enough?

The Associated Press' Brian Mahoney and CineSport's Noah Coslov discuss the major issues with the Rockets, the Thunder's biggest challenge and the Cavs' challengers in the East.
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November 17, 2015
Still trusting the Sixers' process?

Still trusting the Sixers' process?

It might be less about Sixers fans having patience and more about the players handling all the losing. SheridanHoops.com's Chris Sheridan and CineSport's Noah Coslov look at the present and future.
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November 17, 2015
NBA roundup: Derrick Rose exits Bulls' victory

NBA roundup: Derrick Rose exits Bulls' victory

Derrick Rose finished with a team-high 23 points but left in the fourth because of a sprained ankle in Chicago's one-point win over Indiana. Boston and Phoenix extended their win streaks to three.
November 17, 2015
The Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo

Timberwolves reportedly almost drafted Antetokounmpo in 2013

Zach Lowe has a massive story on the Timberwolves up at ESPN.com, much of it a positive look at the team's young core balanced with the questions that remain.
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November 17, 2015
Timberwolves point guard Ricky Rubio

Will Rubio play? 'I feel good, but let's see how it feels in the warmup'

The Wolves are 0-4 since their starting point guard was sidelined by hamstring strain. Will he return tonight in Miami?
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November 17, 2015
Minnesota Timberwolves' Nemanja Bjelica

NBA Insider: Doing a Eurostep with game times

The league is changing starting times to draw viewers from overseas.
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November 17, 2015
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Zach LaVine (8) was fouled by Charlotte Hornets forward Spencer Hawes (00) in the second half at Target Center Tuesday No

Wolves' LaVine is beginning to get the point

One of the livelier debates this young season among those regularly watching the Wolves is where Zach LaVine should play.
Wolves
November 16, 2015

Chart: Zach LaVine's progress at point guard for Wolves

With Ricky Rubio being out, Zach LaVine has received more minutes at points guard, with mixed results.
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November 16, 2015
Wolves rookie center Karl-Anthony Towns.

Wolves-Miami game preview

The Timberwolves, 0-4 since Ricky Rubio went down because of a left hamstring strain, begin their second set of back-to-back games this season.
Wolves
November 16, 2015
Wolves point guard Ricky Rubio (9), who has missed the past four games because of left hamstring strain, took full part in practice Monday.

Wolves work on defense in practice; Rubio back on the floor

Point guard Ricky Rubio, who has missed the past four games because of a left hamstring strain, took full part in practice.
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November 16, 2015
Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns, left, and guard Andre Miller (24) pressure Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol (33), of Spain, durin

Young Wolves suffer another bumpy loss

In a game in which Kevin Garnett passed yet another milestone in his decades-long career, the Timberwolves youth movement took another bumpy ride.
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November 16, 2015

Wolves-Memphis game recap

A look back at Sunday afternoon's game.
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November 16, 2015
Kevin Garnett (21)

Wolves notes: Garnett reaches 50,000 minutes

Kevin Garnett played a season-high 24 minutes Sunday, and in the proces went over 50,000 for his NBA career.
Wolves
November 15, 2015

Gallery: Memphis 114, Timberwolves 106

The Timberwolves played the Memphis Grizzlies at Target Center Sunday, losing 114-106.
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November 15, 2015
Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns, left, and guard Andre Miller (24) pressure Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol (33), of Spain, durin

Postgame: Ineffective defense leads to another Wolves loss

Remember when the Wolves began the season with a couple wins while playing some pretty darned good defense? Things have changed.
Wolves
November 15, 2015
Timberwolves guard Ricky Rubio, left, and forward Andrew Wiggins

Rubio will miss fourth straight game today

Wolves point guard Ricky Rubio is still hampered by a mild left hamstring strain
Wolves
November 14, 2015

Gameday preview: Memphis at Wolves

Grizzlies All-Star center Marc Gasol is averaging 28.5 points, 5.5 rebounds and 4 assists in 40.5 and has shot 51.5 percent from the field in his last two games.