Tuesday's tipsheet
December 20, 2017 at 2:01AM
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Damian Lillard told ESPN that two hecklers outside Target Center shouted what ESPN termed "anti-gay slurs" at the Portland guard as he was heading to the team bus after the Timberwolves' 108-107 victory over Portland on Monday. Cellphone videos showed Lillard under control but unhappy as he approached a group and asked, "Which one of you all said that?"
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The Wolves beat Portland on Monday in an important game against a Western Conference contender. Wednesday's game at Denver is a similar challenge. 8 p.m., FSN.
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"I've been a Packer fan for years. As much as I absolutely DESPISE the Vikings, I wish them good luck, all my friends are Vikings fans and I would enjoy seeing their happiness from a SB victory. It would also make the rivalry all the better."
"GolfGuy81" commenting on startribune.com.
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"On behalf of myself... and Timberwolves fans around the world ... Thank you for tonight @JimmyButler and @JCrossover."
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Filip Gustavsson figured it would be OK to take aim at the St. Louis net, in part because the Wild had a two-goal lead thanks to another fine performance by him.
