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Wolves week ahead

February 5, 2017 at 1:50AM
Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry (7) in action during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers in Los Angeles, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017. The Toronto Raptors won 123-114. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo)
Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry (7) in action during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers in Los Angeles, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017. The Toronto Raptors won 123-114. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo) (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
Wolves' WEEK AHEAD

Monday: 7 p.m. vs. Miami

Wed.: 7 p.m. vs. Toronto

Friday: 7 p.m. vs. New Orleans

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Player to watch: Kyle Lowry, Raptors

Toronto lost seven of their past nine games including Friday at Orlando, but the All-Star Game reserve scored 30 or more points in a four-game stretch that ended Wednesday. He averaged 32.5 points on 53.2 percent shooting and 7.3 assists in those four games.

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"He was one of the guys who elevated the competition. He's half the reason why it was so special."

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