Butler, Towns Lead Timberwolves Past Pacers 107-90
Jimmy Butler had 26 points, six rebounds and five assists, and the Timberwolves beat the Pacers 107-90 on Sunday.
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Jimmy Butler had 26 points, six rebounds and five assists, and the Timberwolves beat the Pacers 107-90 on Sunday.
Minnesota's defense turned in another dominant performance and Latavius Murray rushed for 111 yards and two touchdowns, helping the Vikings secure a first-round bye for the playoffs with a 23-10 victory over the Chicago Bears on Sunday.
Juuse Saros made 29 saves for his second shutout this season, P.K. Subban scored his ninth goal and the Nashville Predators beat the Minnesota Wild 3-0 on Saturday night.
Jordan Murphy scored 13 points and grabbed 12 rebounds as Minnesota beat Harvard 65-55 in its final non-conference test.
Nate Mason did not suit up on Saturday when the Gophers hosted the Crimson in their final non-conference contest.
The Vikings signed center Cornelius Edison, and placed long snapper Kevin McDermott on injured reserve.
Lee Chapman played basketball for Ray Ross at Washburn High School in 1955 –- when he coached the team to a state title.
Mikael Granlund had the second three-goal game of his career.
Replays showed quarterback Tom Savage looking dazed after his head hit the ground with both of his arms shaking and lifted upward.
The Minnesota Vikings can clinch a first round bye with a win over the Chicago Bears this weekend, and judging by Friday's injury report, they may need it.
The Minnesota Vikings have already clinched the NFC North, but they still have plenty to play for this weekend against the Chicago Bears.
The Eagles have secured home-field advantage in the NFL playoffs, while the Cowboys have been eliminated entirely.
Minnesota may get senior point guard Nate Mason back from an ankle injury on Saturday.
The Jayhawks and Longhorns square off to open their Big 12 slate.
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