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How did the Celtics, a team that has dominated all opponents so far this season, barely beat the Minnesota Timberwolves, 92-90, on Wednesday night? Let’s find out. First Quarter: Timberwolves Come Out Hot Wednesday night’s game began with the Celtics and the Timberwolves trading baskets, which led to an early 6-4 lead. Unfortunately, it would not last, as [...]

Ray Richardson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports (via blog): Timberwolves forward Oleksiy Pecherov has become the team’s most improved player, and he’s done it in the past three games. When Pecherov, as Wolves coach Kurt Rambis puts it, “learns how to compete in this league and gets a better understanding of our offense and [...]

The Minnesota Timberwolves finally solved the Celtics’ defensive puzzle. They shot 52 percent from the field last night - the first time an opponent bettered 42 percent this season - but it wasn’t enough as Boston took a 92-90 victory at the Target Center.

The Celtics got their most strenuous test of the young season last night, holding off the Minnesota Timberwolves last night 92-90 to stay perfect on the season at 6-0. Frank Dell’Apa has the Celtics unable to find and offensive flow for most of the game, but able to get the hoops when needed and make stops defensively [...]Celtics Fight Off T-Wolves is a post from: Boston Sports Media Watch

Normally, I wouldn't complain about these things. But the Timberwolves came within mere seconds of tying the unbeaten Celtics, and two fouls remained uncalled. Celtics up 92-90...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...

Chris Bosh scored 27 points and the Toronto Raptors used a 27-4 run in the third quarter to take control of a 107-90 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Friday night.

Two of the top rookie point guards meet in the Twin Cities Friday as the Minnesota Timberwolves hope to put the brakes on a four-game skid when they host the Milwaukee Bucks at Target Center.

It’s no secret that I don’t think Andrea Bargnani is worth the bag of money the Raptors resigned him to this summer, but if he keeps making plays like this — I’ll weaken my stance on this topic a micro-tad.  After receiving this sweet feed from Jarrett Jack, Il Mago does what all tall dudes on the break with a [...]

Toronto Raptors (2-2) at New Orleans Hornets (2-3), 8 pm Kansas City Star By Sports Network The New Orleans Hornets hope to build on a thrilling overtime win when they welcome the Toronto Raptors to the Big Easy on Friday. ... Read more: Toronto Raptors (2-2) at New Orleans Hornets ...

Yahoo! Sports Toronto Raptors fire away in third quarter to defeat New Orleans Hornets NOLA.com With early signs of momentum carrying over from Wednesday night's overtime victory against Dallas, New Orleans Hornets ... Recap: New Orleans vs. Toronto MiamiHerald.com NBA: Toronto 107, New Orleans 90 United Press International Toronto ...