In that final, game-changing period, however, the Wolves’ reared up and
outscored New Jersey 34-21 to steal this game. What’s more, the theft
was legit–this was the fifth straight quality game for Randy Wittman’s
ballclub, and the Nets came into the Target Center already having lost
eight in a row. Minnesota claimed this W the "right" way: With grit and
ingenuity, and confidence, the ingredients of character and resilience.
A new dynamic took hold: Jefferson scored only 7 of those 34 points,
and made only 1 of the 8 field goals of that period. After scoring 31
points in the game’s first 36 minutes, the non-Jeffersons racked up 27
in the final 12.
outscored New Jersey 34-21 to steal this game. What’s more, the theft
was legit–this was the fifth straight quality game for Randy Wittman’s
ballclub, and the Nets came into the Target Center already having lost
eight in a row. Minnesota claimed this W the "right" way: With grit and
ingenuity, and confidence, the ingredients of character and resilience.
A new dynamic took hold: Jefferson scored only 7 of those 34 points,
and made only 1 of the 8 field goals of that period. After scoring 31
points in the game’s first 36 minutes, the non-Jeffersons racked up 27
in the final 12.
Wolves point guard Randy Foye said he feels pretty close to returning and that a week isn’t out of the question for his return. Foye participated in about 50 minutes of practice today with the team.
"I think I’m about, I’d say, 90 percent," Foye said after practice. "I’ll probably take a couple more days of practice, or whenever they decide to put me out there. But I think I’m close."
Mike Trudell/Timberwolves site talks to Gerald Green about the slam dunk contest.
From Marty Burns/SI.com:
Can the Wolves keep it up? The schedule is conducive. Minnesota plays a
home-and-home with the struggling Bulls this week, then begins February
with nine of its first 10 at the Target Center. Maybe, just maybe, the
Wolves’ long cold winter is showing signs of a thaw.
home-and-home with the struggling Bulls this week, then begins February
with nine of its first 10 at the Target Center. Maybe, just maybe, the
Wolves’ long cold winter is showing signs of a thaw.
The Wolves move up to #21 from #29 in ESPN’s weekly power rankings.
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