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Backstrom stops 48 shots and Wild blank Bruins 2-0


ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Matt Cullen and Chad Rau each scored a goal and Niklas Backstrom made a career-high 48 saves for his fourth shutout of the season to lead the Minnesota Wild to a 2-0 win over the Boston Bruins on Sunday.

Love leads Wolves past 76ers with late FTs, 92-91


MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Kevin Love scored 12 of his 20 points in the fourth quarter, including a pair of free throws with 0.1 seconds, to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 92-91 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday night.

Wolves Recall Guard Lee From Sioux Falls


(2/14/12) MINNEAPOLIS (TEC News)  – The Minnesota Timberwolves today announced the club has recalled rookie guard Malcolm Lee from the Sioux Falls Skyforce of the NBA Development League.

Big 2nd half leads Magic past Timberwolves 102-89


(2/14/12) ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Jason Richardson scored 17 points, and Jameer Nelson and Hedo Turkoglu each added 14 as the Orlando Magic used a big second half to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 102-89 on Monday night.

Lin, Rubio revive teams, bolster NBA abroad


(2/13/12) MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Jeremy Lin and Ricky Rubio aren't just responsible for reviving their dormant franchises. They also are giving the NBA two fresh young faces to market internationally.