Scouting Reports 2009-10
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Wolves vs. Pistons -- April 14The Wolves conclude the 2009-10 season tonight against the 26-55 Detroit Pistons at 7 PM.
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Wolves @ Spurs -- April 12The Wolves play their final road game of the season in San Antonio tonight at 7:30 PM. The Spurs are locked into a tight playoff positioning battle with a 49-31 overall record.
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Wolves @ Hornets -- April 11The Wolves square off against the 35-45 Hornets for the final time this season at 6 PM. Al Jefferson is expected to return after missing the past two games.
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Wolves vs. Lakers -- April 9The Wolves welcome the defending champs to the Target Center for the Lakers lone trip to Minneapolis this season. Los Angeles suffered a loss last night to Denver, tipoff set for 7 PM.
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Wolves vs. Warriors -- April 7Center Darko Milicic returns to the floor against the 23-54 Warriors tonight at 7 PM. Golden State head coach Don Nelson searches for a win to set the record for most coaching victories in NBA history.
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Wolves @ Thunder -- April 4The Wolves search for their first victory over the Thunder tonight at 6 PM. Oklahoma City clinched a spot in the postseason following a win in Dallas last night.
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Wolves vs. Heat -- April 3The Wolves look for two straight victories at home while Miami is fresh off its seventh consecutive win last night. Tipoff set for 7 PM at Target Center with coverage on 1130 KFAN.
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Wolves vs. Kings -- March 31The Wolves host the 24-51 Kings tonight at 7 PM. Sacramento ends a five-game road trip after falling to Indiana last night while Minnesota looks to even the season series.
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Wolves vs. Suns -- March 28The Wolves return home for the final matchup of the season against the scorching Suns. Phoenix has won six straight games and boasts the top ranked offense in the NBA. Tipoff set for 6 PM.
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Wolves @ Magic -- March 26The Wolves finish a two-game road trip in Orlando tonight at 6 PM. On Wednesday, the Magic suffered a last-second loss to Atlanta while Minnesota fell to the Bobcats.
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Wolves @ Bobcats -- March 24The Wolves search for revenge after a narrow one-point loss to the Bobcats in February. The two teams collide tonight in Charlotte for the final meeting of the season at 6 PM.
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Wolves vs. Raptors -- March 22The Wolves return home following a four-game road trip to face the 34-34 Raptors. After falling to Toronto in December, Minnesota looks to split the season series tonight at 7 PM.
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Wolves @ Lakers -- March 19The Wolves conclude the four-game road trip with the second matchup of the season against the 50-18 Lakers. At 9:30 PM both teams hit the floor with all of the coverage on 1130 KFAN.
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Wolves @ Jazz -- March 17The Wolves own a 2-1 season series advantage heading into tonight's finale against the 43-24 Jazz. All the action begins at 8 PM in Utah on FSNORTH and listen to the game on 1130 KFAN.
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Wolves @ Suns -- March 16The Wolves head to the Valley of the Sun for the third matchup of the season against Phoenix. Following a loss to Sacramento on Sunday, Minnesota expects Kevin Love and Darko Milicic to return tonight at 9 PM.
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Wolves @ Kings -- March 14The Wolves head west for their first stop on a four-game road trip. At 8 PM, Minnesota faces the 22-44 Kings with all of the coverage on 1130 KFAN.
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Wolves vs. Spurs -- March 12The Wolves conclude a four-game homestand tonight against the 37-25 Spurs. Corey Brewer is red-hot from downtown, hitting a three-pointer in a franchise-record 28 consecutive games. Tipoff set for 7 PM.
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Wolves vs. Nuggets -- March 10Minnesota continues the four-game homestand with the final matchup against Denver tonight at 7 PM. The Nuggets are riding high, winning seven of their last 10 games and holding a 42-21 overall record.
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Wolves vs. Mavericks -- March 8The Wolves face Dallas for the second time this week and welcome back Big Al Jefferson to the lineup. Entering the Target Center, the Mavericks are winners of 11 straight games. Tipoff set for 7 PM.
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Wolves vs. Rockets -- March 6Following two days of practice, the Wolves are ready for game action against the 30-30 Rockets tonight at 7 PM. Minnesota begins a four-game homestand against Western Conference opponents.
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Wolves @ Mavericks -- March 3The Wolves square off against the new-look 40-21 Mavericks. At 7:30 PM, Minnesota will look for its second consecutive victory over Dallas after defeating the Mavs 117-108 last month.
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Wolves vs. Blazers -- Feb. 27The Wolves return from a 3-game road trip to host the 34-27 Blazers at the Target Center. Tipoff set for 7 PM with all the coverage on 1130 KFAN.
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Wolves @ Thunder -- Feb. 26Minnesota concludes a three-game road trip tonight in Oklahoma City. The Wolves search for their first win against the 33-23 Thunder at 7 PM after only losing by a combined four points in both meetings.
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Wolves @ Hawks -- Feb. 24The Wolves snapped a six-game slide with a big road win over Miami on Tuesday. Tonight, Minnesota faces another Southeast Division foe with a matchup against the 35-20 Hawks at 6 PM.
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Wolves @ Heat -- Feb. 23The Wolves head to South Beach for their first matchup against the 29-28 Heat. Dwyane Wade's health status remains up in the air while Minnesota looks to snap a six-game slide. Tipoff set for 6:30 PM.
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Wolves vs. Thunder -- Feb. 21The Wolves look for revenge after a narrow loss to Oklahoma City last month. At 6 PM, both teams hit the floor at the Target Center. Check out the first-ever commercial-free broadcast on KSTC-45.
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Wolves vs. Bulls -- Feb. 19For the first time since the All-Star break, the Wolves hit the home floor against the 27-26 Bulls. Minnesota will sport the throwback 89' jerseys on Hardwood Classic Night, which tips off at 7 PM.
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Wolves @ Wizards -- Feb. 17The Wolves look to rebound from a loss to the Pistons last night with a road contest against the 17-33 Wizards. A new-look Washington team hits the floor for the first time since the All-Star break at 6 PM.
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Wolves @ Pistons -- Feb. 16The Wolves return from the All-Star break with a road contest in Detroit against the 18-33 Pistons. Minnesota has won four of its last six games heading into the 6:30 PM tipoff.
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Wolves vs. Bobcats -- Feb. 10The Wolves return home for the second of a back-to-back against the 25-25 Bobcats. After falling to Philadelphia last night, Minnesota hopes to get back on the winning track at 7 PM.
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Wolves @ Sixers -- Feb. 9Two teams with four-game winning streaks collide in Philadelphia tonight at 6 PM. The Wolves look for their second victory over the Sixers this season and hope to build momentum before the All-Star break.
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Wolves vs. Grizzlies -- Feb. 6The Wolves are red-hot with three straight wins as they return home after an impressive victory over Dallas. Tonight, Minnesota entertains the 26-23 Grizzlies at 7 PM with live coverage on FS NORTH.
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Wolves @ Mavericks -- Feb. 5The Wolves return to the floor after a four-day break with the second matchup of the season against the 31-18 Mavericks. Tonight's contest begins at 7:30 PM in Dallas with live coverage on KSTC-45 and 1130 KFAN.
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Wolves vs. Knicks -- Jan. 31The Wolves look for back-to-back victories at the Target Center with a matchup against New York. After falling to the 18-28 Knicks on Tuesday, Minnesota searches for revenge at 6 PM.
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Wolves vs. Clippers -- Jan. 29The Wolves head back to the Midwest for a contest against the best team in the league. After falling to the Knicks last night, Minnesota searches for a victory in Cleveland at 6 PM.
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Wolves @ Cavs -- Jan. 27The Wolves head back to the Midwest for a contest against the best team in the league. After falling to the Knicks last night, Minnesota searches for a victory in Cleveland at 6 PM.
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Wolves @ Knicks -- Jan. 26Jonny Flynn returns to his home state as the Wolves face the Knicks at Madison Square Garden. At 17-26, New York is looking to recover from a 50-point loss to Dallas on Sunday. Tipoff set for 6:30 PM.
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Wolves @ Bucks -- Jan. 23The Wolves look to take on the 17-24 Bucks in Milwaukee following two close games at the Target Center. It will be a battle of rookie point guards as Jonny Flynn and Brandon Jennings square off.
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Wolves vs. Hornets -- Jan. 22Hardwood classic night at the Target Center features the Wolves concluding a three-game homestand against the 22-19 Hornets. Tipoff set for 7 PM as Kevin Love returns after missing two straight games.
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Wolves vs. Thunder -- Jan. 20The Wolves entertain a much improved 23-18 Thunder squad at 7 PM. Following a thrilling overtime victory on Monday, Minnesota is determined to win three straight games at the Target Center.
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Wolves vs. 76ers -- Jan. 18In a special matinee contest, the Wolves entertain the 13-26 76ers at 2:30 PM. Minnesota returns from a long four-game road trip while Allen Iverson enters the Target Center for the first time this year.
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Wolves @ Grizzlies -- Jan. 15Following a triple overtime thriller in Houston, the Wolves hope to finish the four-game road trip on a positive note. Minnesota squares off against the red-hot 19-18 Grizzles at 7 PM.
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Wolves @ Rockets -- Jan. 13The long road trip continues for the Wolves with a stop in Houston for matchup against the 21-17 Rockets. Tipoff set for 7:30 PM as Minnesota looks to snap a two-game slide.
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Wolves @ Nuggets -- Jan. 11With the season series tied at 1-1, the Wolves continue their road trip in Denver with a matchup against the 23-14 Nuggets. Minnesota searches for its second win at the Pepsi Center this year at 8 PM.
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Wolves @ Bulls -- Jan. 9The Wolves roll into the Windy City after a thrilling victory over Indiana on Friday night. Chicago attempts to snap a three-game slide while Minnesota looks for back-to-back wins at 7 PM.
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Wolves vs. Pacers -- Jan. 8The Wolves look for revenge after falling to Indiana last Saturday. At 7 PM, Minnesota searches for its first victory of the New Year against the 11-23 Pacers. Catch all the action on 1130 KFAN.
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Wolves vs. Warriors -- Jan. 6Tonight at 7 PM, the Wolves entertain Golden State at the Target Center as Minnesota looks for revenge after suffering a large loss to the Warriors in November.
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Wolves @ Pacers -- Jan. 2The Wolves look to bounce back from the loss to the Magic against the struggling Indiana Pacers. Former UNC teammates Wayne Ellington and Tyler Hansbrough square off 6:00 at the Conseco Field House.
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Wolves vs. Magic -- Jan. 1The Wolves usher in the New Year with a matchup against the defending Eastern Conference champion Orlando Magic. Dwight Howard and Al Jefferson square off in the post with tipoff set for 7 PM at the Target Center.
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Wolves vs. Jazz -- Dec. 30The Wolves search for three straight victories against the Jazz this season. Utah enters the Target Center with a 17-13 record while Minnesota looks to bounce back from a loss to San Antonio last night.
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Wolves @ Spurs -- Dec. 29The Wolves look for three straight victories with a matchup against the 17-11 Spurs tonight. After knocking off Denver and Utah, Minnesota can record another road win at 7:30 PM.
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Wolves vs. Wizards -- Dec. 26Former Wolves head coach Flip Saunders and guard Randy Foye head back to the Target Center for a post-Christmas matchup. Minnesota searches for consecutive victories at 7 PM.
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Wolves @ Nets -- Dec. 23The Wolves jumped on a plane for a quick jaunt to New Jersey for matchup against the 2-26 Nets. Tipoff set for 6:30 PM.
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Wolves vs. Hawks -- Dec. 22The high-flying Hawks enter the Target Center with a 19-7 record while the Wolves look to bounce back from a road loss to Boston. Tipoff set for 7 PM.
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Wolves vs. Kings -- Dec. 18After a disappointing loss to the Clippers on Wednesday, the Wolves hope to rebound and defeat Sacramento at the Target Center. Tipoff set for 7 PM.
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Wolves vs. Clippers -- Dec. 16Former Wolves Sebastian Telfair and Craig Smith return to the Target Center tonight at 7 PM. Minnesota looks to carry the momentum from an exhilarating victory over Utah on Monday.
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Wolves @ Jazz -- Dec. 14The Wolves hope for another strong performance against Utah after defeating the Jazz over a week ago. Al Jefferson is looking to continue his six-game streak of recording double-doubles. Tip off set for 8 PM.
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Wolves @ Kings -- Dec. 12The west coast trip continues for the Wolves with a contest against the 9-12 Sacramento Kings. Rookie stars Jonny Flynn and Tyreke Evans will battle at the point guard spot with tipoff set for 9 PM.
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Wolves @ Lakers -- Dec. 11The Wolves head out to Los Angeles for a matchup against the top team in the league. Kurt Rambis will face his former team for the first time after receiving his championship ring. Tipoff set for 9:30 PM.
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Wolves vs. Hornets -- Dec. 09After a narrow loss to the Raptors in Toronto last night, the Wolves look to return home for a win against Chris Paul and the Hornets. Tipoff set for 7
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Wolves @ Raptors -- Dec. 08Coming off an impressive win over Utah, the Wolves travel to Toronto to face the Raptors. The Wolves look to continue utilizing the return of Kevin Love to the floor. Tipoff set for 7
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Wolves vs. Jazz -- Dec. 05Utah enters the Target Center tonight as one of the hottest teams in the league and riding a four-game winning streak. The Wolves look to bounce back from a road loss to New Orleans last night. Tipoff set for 7
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Wolves @ Hornets-- Dec. 04After a narrow loss to the Grizzlies on Wednesday night, the Wolves look to take on the Hornets in New Orleans at the Target Center tonight. Fans are hopeful for Love's return, but may have to wait until Saturday's game against Utah.
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Wolves vs. Grizzlies -- Dec. 02The Wolves are riding high after a big win over Denver on Sunday night. At the Target Center tonight, Al Jefferson gets his first crack at the 6-12 Grizzlies after missing the contest on November 14.
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Wolves @. Nuggets -- Nov. 29The Wolves and Nuggets tangle for the second time in four days. The location shifts to Denver where the Nuggets are 7-0 at the Pepsi Center. Listen to the game on KOOL 108 FM at 7 PM.
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Wolves vs. Suns -- Nov. 27The Wolves look to come back strong after the loss to Denver as they face Steve Nash and the high powered Suns offense. Tipoff set for 8:30 PM at the Target Center.
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Wolves vs. Nuggets -- Nov. 25Coming off a close loss to the Clippers on Monday, the Wolves look to reverse a losing skid in a matchup against the high-powered 10-4 Nuggets. Tipoff set for 7 PM at the Target Center.
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Wolves @ Clippers -- Nov. 23The road trip continues for the Wolves in Los Angeles with the second matchup of the month against the Clippers. After falling to LA on November 2, Minnesota can even the series at 9:30 PM.
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Wolves @ Blazers -- Nov. 21The Wolves travel to the Northwest for a divisional contest against the Blazers tonight. In search of its first road win of the season, Minnesota hits the floor at 9 PM.
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Wolves vs. Rockets -- Nov. 18Minnesota hopes to end their 10-game losing streak by coming out with fresh legs against the Houston Rockets tonight.Tip-off set for 7 PM at the Target Center.
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Wolves @ Grizzlies -- Nov. 14Minnesota will battle Grizzlies in Memphis. Both teams have just a 1-8 record, and are looking to end their respective losing streaks.
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Wolves vs. Mavericks -- Nov. 13Dirk Nowitzki heads to town as the Mavericks hold a 5-3 record. The Wolves hope to snap a losing skid with Jonny Flynn averaging 15 points per game. Tip-off set for 7 PM at the Target Center.
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Wolves vs. Blazers -- Nov. 11The Wolves entertain the Blazers tonight in the second of three November games against Portland. The Blazers have won three straight while Minnesota looks for revenge after the loss to Portland on Sunday.
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Wolves @ Warriors -- Nov. 9Minnesota continues the West Coast road trip tonight against the 1-4 Golden State Warriors. The two teams split the four-game series last year, tipoff set for 9:30 PM.
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Wolves @ Blazers -- Nov. 8The Wolves travel to the Northwest for a divisional contest against the Trail Blazers on Sunday night. In search of their first road win of the season, Minnesota hits the floor at 8 PM.
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Wolves vs. Bucks -- Nov. 6The Wolves come off a close loss to Boston to face rookie Brandon Jennings and Milwaukee at the Target Center Friday night. Tipoff is scheduled for 7 PM .
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Wolves vs. Celtics -- Nov. 4The 5-0 Celtics enter the Target Center in the second game of a back-to-back. Minnesota looks to snap a 3-game losing skid as Al Jefferson and former Wolves MVP Kevin Garnett square off at 7 PM.
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Wolves @ Clippers -- Nov. 2The road trip continues for Minnesota with a stop in Los Angeles tonight against the Clippers. After falling to Phoenix last night, the Wolves face former teammates Sebastian Telfair and Craig Smith at 9:30 PM.
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Wolves @ Suns -- Nov. 1The 1-1 Wolves travel to Phoenix for the first road contest of the year against the Suns. Minnesota looks to bounce back from a loss on Friday night as the two teams square off at 7 PM.
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Wolves vs. Cavaliers -- Oct. 30LeBron James and Shaquille O'Neal enter the Target Center tonight with a 0-2 record while the Wolves are fresh off a stunning comeback victory on Wednesday.
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Home Opener: Wolves vs. Nets -- Oct. 28The Wolves take on the New Jersey Nets at the Target Center for the 2009-10 season opener.
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Wolves vs. Raptors -- Oct. 23The Wolves head to Sioux Falls, South Dakota for the preseason finale against the Toronto Raptors.
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Wolves @ Pistons -- Oct. 22The Wolves face the Pistons in Detroit for a 6:30 PM tipoff. Al Jefferson is sidelined with flu-like symptoms as the team attempts to bounce back from a loss to Denver.
Wolves @ Nuggets -- Oct. 21Rookie Jonny Flynn battles veteran point guard Chauncey Billups as both teams search for their second preseason victory.
Wolves @ Bucks -- Oct. 17The Wolves remain in the Midwest for their second game against Milwaukee this preseason. After falling to Chicago on Friday, Minnesota will look to get back on track tonight at 7:30 PM.
Wolves @ Bulls -- Oct. 15The Wolves hit the road to Chicago for another preseason matchup against the Bulls. After a loss to Chicago on Wednesday, Minnesota searches for continued improvement.
Wolves vs. Bulls -- Oct. 14The Wolves look to bounce back after Friday's loss in a home court match-up against the Chicago Bulls.
Wolves vs. Bucks -- Oct. 4The Wolves hit the floor for the first time this year with a preseason tilt against the Milwaukee Bucks. Tipoff set for 5 PM at Bresnan Arena, located inside the Taylor Center.
