SB Nation Minnesota - Timberwolves Vs. Grizzlies: Memphis Snaps Minnesota's Three-Game Streakhttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/48959/mn-fave.png2012-02-09T08:25:20-06:00http://minnesota.sbnation.com/rss/stream/25508142012-02-09T08:25:20-06:002012-02-09T08:25:20-06:00Timberwolves Vs. Grizzlies: Minnesota Falls 85-80, Snapping Three-Game Winning Streak
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<p>The Timberwolves fell 85-80 to Memphis on Wednesday, snapping a three-game winning streak and dropping Minnesota to 13-13.</p>
<p>That said, all is not lost for the Timberwolves.</p>
<p>First off, Kevin Love is done with his <span class="caps">NBA</span>-mandated two-game suspension, which he served Tuesday and Wednesday. Plus, even if the loss snapped the T-Wolves’ winning streak, they are still sitting at .500. Minnesota had been below .500 for the entire season until Feb. 4, and with two straight home games upcoming, the Timberwolves have every chance to keep their record at least even.</p>
<p>Plus, maybe best of all, the Timberwolves can put Wednesday’s game behind them — it’s one that they’ll want to forget.</p>
<p>Minnesota’s starting backcourt of Ricky Rubio and Luke Ridnour was just 2 of 14 combined from the field. The Grizzlies also outrebounded Minnesota 59 to 47, a margin no doubt padded by Love’s absence. Love could have probably helped with the three-point shooting, which betrayed Minnesota big-time. The Timberwolves were just 4 of 19 from downtown.</p>
<p>J.J. Barea led Minnesota with 17 points and six dimes, while Michael Beasley and Derrick Williams each tallied 13. Nikola Pekovic had 10 and nine in his sixth start of the season.</p>
<p>Rudy Gay led all scorers with 19.</p>
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https://minnesota.sbnation.com/minnesota-timberwolves/2012/2/9/2786818/minnesota-timberwolves-memphis-grizzliesDavid Vranicar2012-02-08T09:09:06-06:002012-02-08T09:09:06-06:00Timberwolves Vs. Grizzlies: Minnesota Go For Two Wins Without Kevin Love
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<p>The Timberwolves try to go for two straight wins without their superstar Kevin Love as they head on the road to meet the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday.</p> <p>The <a href="https://www.canishoopus.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Minnesota Timberwolves</a> took their sweet time getting there, but they finally hit the .500 mark and then eclipsed it with an 86-84 victory over the <a href="https://www.sactownroyalty.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Sacramento Kings</a> on Tuesday night. They'll look to try and boost their stock to two games over .500 with a win over the <a href="https://www.grizzlybearblues.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Memphis Grizzlies</a> on Wednesday night.</p>
<p><b>More: <a href="http://www.canishoopus.com/2012/2/8/2785210/tims-game-preview-game-26-memphis-grizzlies?utm_source=article&utm_medium=position2&utm_campaign=relatedlinks"><i>Timberwolves vs. Grizzlies preview</i></a></b></p>
<p>Star forward <a href="#" class="sbn-auto-link">Kevin Love</a> missed the Sacramento game after being told he would serve a two game suspension for stomping on <span>Luis Scola</span> during the Wolves victory over the <a href="https://www.thedreamshake.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Houston Rockets</a> on Saturday. The star player has been on an absolute tear this season after earning a huge contract extension but the Wolves proved that they could win without him with the win over the Kings. The Grizzlies will be a bit harder of a challenge than Sacramento, though they are middling around mediocrity at 12-13, thanks in part to a terrible run of form lately that's seen them win only three of their last ten games.</p>
<p>The Wolves will need more big games from names like <span>Ricky Rubio</span> and <span>Derrick Williams</span> as the young team try to prove that they're not just 'Kevin Love and friends'. If they want to make a push for a playoff spot, having a team that can rely on each other more than simply Love will be an absolute necessity.</p>
<p>The game will be at the FedExForum at 8 PM ET.</p>
<p><i>For more on the Wolves, check out <a href="http://www.canishoopus.com/">Canis Hoopus</a>. For more on the Grizz, head to <a href="http://www.straightouttavancouver.com">Straight Outta Vancouver</a>.</i></p>
https://minnesota.sbnation.com/minnesota-timberwolves/2012/2/8/2784529/grizzlies-vs-timberwolves-preview-recap-kevin-love-suspensionChris White