Team Report
Last game: 102-96 win vs. Philadelphia, November 15
Streak: Won 1
Next game: vs. Boston, November 21
Minnesota has won seven of the last eight games at the Target
Center against Philadelphia. ... Before tonight's win, Minnesota
was 0-5 when leading or tied after three quarters. ... Most
recently, they built a nine-point lead midway through the fourth
quarter at Denver, only to be outscored 21-6 to finish the game.
... In their eight game losing streak, the Wolves relinquished
four double digit leads and six of the Wolves' eight losses have
come by fewer than six points .. Tonight Al Jefferson fell two
points shy of scoring his 4000th point of his career .. Despite
going 11-for-22 opening night against Sacramento, Minnesota came
into this game shooting 80.5% from the stripe (third in the NBA)
.. Minnesota is 0-8 when shooting less than 45% from the field.