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Game #72, Road Game #36: Philadelphia 96, Minnesota 88

Season Record: 20-52

1. Short Term Player Motivation Required, Fan Apathy or Anger Optional

Game #70, Home Game #36: Minnesota 90, Oklahoma City 97

Season Record: 20-50

1. Nobody Likes A Quitter

Game #78, Home Game #40: New Orleans 122, Minnesota 90

Season Record: 19-59

1. Trying to Trade Baskets

The Minnesota Timberwolves shot 73.3% in the third quarter last night, 11-15 FG, including 3-4 from beyond the 3pt arc. The worst shooting performances were Ryan Gomes and Chris Smith at 1-2 FG; Al Jeffeson was 2-3 FG, Rashad McCants was 3-4 FG, and Marko Jaric and Kirk Snyder were each a perfect 2-2 FG. Eight of those eleven baskets were assisted, led by Gomes with three dimes.

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Game #73, Home Game #38: Detroit 94, Minnesota 90

Season Record: 19-54

1. A Rough Night For Foye

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Game #70, Road Game #34: Minnesota 86, Houston 97

Season Record: 18-52

1. Stubborn Smallball

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Game #44, Road Game #24: Minnesota 85, Chicago 96

Game #45, Home Game #21: Chicago 67, Minnesota 83

Season record: 9-36

1. Legitimately Respectable