Butler's Late Bucket Lifts Timberwolves Over Pelicans 104-98
Jimmy Butler hit a go-ahead 20-foot jumper as he was fouled with 34 seconds left to cap off a 23-point performance.
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Jimmy Butler hit a go-ahead 20-foot jumper as he was fouled with 34 seconds left to cap off a 23-point performance.
Jeff Teague scored 23 points, Andrew Wiggins scored 22 and the Minnesota Timberwolves scored the first six points of overtime before holding on to beat the Miami Heat 125-122 on Monday night.
Delta Airlines says a charter flight carrying the Oklahoma City Thunder from Minneapolis to Chicago apparently encountered a bird early Saturday when it was landing, causing damage that prompted some players to post photos on social media showing the caved-in nose of the plane.
In Butler's return Friday night against Oklahoma City, it was evident just how different a team Minnesota is with him on the court.
The Pistons forced 14 turnovers, matching their season-low, but took advantage of the lethargic Timberwolves off missed shots.
Minnesota Timberwolves shooting guard Jimmy Butler will miss his second straight game because of an upper respiratory infection.
Minnesota was missing forward Jimmy Butler, who sat out with an upper respiratory infection.
The Los Angeles Lakers unveiled jerseys honoring their start in Minneapolis Monday.
Andrew Wiggins said he knew the shot was good as soon as it left his hand.
Andrew Wiggins scored 27 points and Karl-Anthony Towns had 27 points and 12 rebounds for Minnesota (2-1).
The Minnesota Timberwolves' home opener at the renovated Target Center, a 100-97 win over the Utah Jazz, was Jamal Crawford's 1,184th game of his career.
Jamal Crawford scored all 17 of his points in the fourth quarter and hit a 3-pointer with 27.5 seconds to go.
The countdown is on to Friday night's home opener for the Minnesota Timberwolves.
LaMarcus Aldridge had 25 points and 10 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs held on for a 107-99 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves.
The Minnesota Timberwolves announced Tuesday they have hired Shawn Parker to be the team's public address announcer.
