Minnesota Timberwolves

The Timberwolves lost 104-94 in Boston Wednesday night. Minnesota led 51-47 at halftime but struggled in the 4th quarter. Kevin Love led the Wolves with 19 points and 13 rebounds, Nikola Pekovic chipped in 14 points and 9 rebounds.

The Timberwolves won 105-88 at Philadelphia against the 76ers Tuesday night. Minnesota led 65-47 at halftime and held on in the 2nd half. Alexey Shved led the Wolves with 17 points and Josh Howard added 16 points and 10 rebounds for Minnesota.

The Timberwolves lost 101-95 in Los Angeles to the Clippers Wednesday night. Chris Paul led the Clippers with 23 points.

The Timberwolves ended a 5-game losing streak with a 97-89 win at Sacramento Tuesday night. Kevin Love had his best game since coming back from a broken hand by scoring 23 points and added 24 rebounds.

The Timberwolves surprisingly welcomed top scorer and rebounder Kevin Love back Wednesday against Denver from a broken right shooting hand and may welcome back Ricky Rubio back early too.

The Timberwolves led for most of the first half but were outscored by 13 in the 2nd half to lose 103-95. Kevin Love led the Wolves with 24 points and 13 rebounds, Nikola Pekovic added 18 points and 10 rebounds and Luke Ridnour added 14 points.

Wolves 32-21 in the 4th quarter to spoil Love's return. Love wasn't expected back until early December from a broken right hand. He wore a brace around the knuckles but it didn't effect his shot. Love was 12-25 from the field for 34 points and he added 14 rebounds.

The Timberwolves have had the last 4 days to rest their injuries and just at least one injured player back tonight when they host Denver at 7pm, pregame on WJON at 6:30. Center Nikola Pekovic returns tonight after suffering a sprained ankle more than a week ago in a win over Dallas.

Timberwolves shooting guard Brandon Roy is having arthroscopic knee surgery on his right knee. Roy has had chronic knee problems that caused him to retire after the 2010-2011 season but decided to come out of retirement and join the Timberwolves. Roy has played in just 5 games this season and has averaged 5.8 points a game.

The Timberwolves have signed 6'7 210 32-year old free agent small forward Josh Howard to a 1-year contract. The Wolves have been decimated with injuries early this season playing with just 9 healthy players Wednesday night. Howard averaged 9 points and 4 rebounds a game playing for Utah in 2011-2012. Howard has averaged 14.5 points a game in his NBA career.