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Timberwolves
101, Grizzlies 93
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[December 16, 2013]
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Timberwolves 101, Grizzlies 93:
Kevin Love had 30 points, nine rebounds and three blocked shots to lead
visiting Minnesota past Memphis.
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 Nikola Pekovic scored 19 points and J.J. Barea added 15 as the
Timberwolves evened their record at 12-12. Ricky Rubio had 12 points
for Minnesota, which was 12-of-26 from 3-point range while snapping
an 11-game losing skid against Memphis.
Mike Conley scored 28 points for the Grizzlies but left the game
with 3:54 remaining with a thigh injury. Zach Randolph added 20
points and 12 rebounds, Jon Leuer contributed 15 points and nine
rebounds and Jerryd Bayless added 14 points.
The Timberwolves opened up a 95-87 lead on Love’s 3-pointer with
4:11 to play but Memphis responded with five straight points.
Pekovic made four straight free throws to boost the lead to 99-92
and added a fast-break basket to give Minnesota an eight-point edge
with 26.8 seconds left.
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Love had 19 first-half points as Minnesota took a 56-46
halftime lead. Conley had 15 third-quarter points to help
position the Grizzlies to trail 77-73 entering the final stanza.
GAME NOTEBOOK: Love made four 3-pointers and Barea added three.
… Memphis was lost eight of its last 10 home games. …
Timberwolves G Kevin Martin was scoreless in 19 minutes before
leaving with knee soreness and is 5-of-24 shooting over the last
three games.
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