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03-22-2005, 08:47 AM
Trying to please the home crowd (http://www.startribune.com/stories/511/5305699.html)
March 22
Minneapolis Star Tribune (registration required): "With a 19-15 record at Target Center -- their most home defeats since 1999-2000, when they finished 26-15 -- the Timberwolves have heard their share of boos, heckles and other audible forms of frustration this season."
Wolves need strong finish (http://www.twincities.com/mld/twincities/sports/basketball/11196476.htm)
March 22
St. Paul Pioneer Press (registration required): "As if they were scanning a menu, looking for the most appetizing item under the 'Fourteen Games To Go' section, the Timberwolves have ordered up a huge, sizzling winning streak. The way this year has gone, that dish is served one way: rare."
Cavs could pursue Saunders (http://www.twincities.com/mld/twincities/sports/basketball/11196617.htm)
March 22
St. Paul Pioneer Press (registration required): "Add another team to the list of Flip Saunders' ever-growing post-Timberwolves employment opportunities — but you might want to put it near the top of the ledger. The Cleveland Cavaliers fired coach Paul Silas on Monday, and immediately various reports characterized Saunders as a candidate for the position."
Several teams could pursue Jackson (http://www.nypost.com/sports/41533.htm)
March 22
New York Post columnist Peter Vecsey (Scroll Down): "Phil Jackson now has two additional teams to enhance his already heightened leverage to become the wealthiest spiritual bench leader in league history. Big Chief Triangle can't help but be attracted to their superstars, not to mention their sufficient supply of supporting actors."
March 22
Minneapolis Star Tribune (registration required): "With a 19-15 record at Target Center -- their most home defeats since 1999-2000, when they finished 26-15 -- the Timberwolves have heard their share of boos, heckles and other audible forms of frustration this season."
Wolves need strong finish (http://www.twincities.com/mld/twincities/sports/basketball/11196476.htm)
March 22
St. Paul Pioneer Press (registration required): "As if they were scanning a menu, looking for the most appetizing item under the 'Fourteen Games To Go' section, the Timberwolves have ordered up a huge, sizzling winning streak. The way this year has gone, that dish is served one way: rare."
Cavs could pursue Saunders (http://www.twincities.com/mld/twincities/sports/basketball/11196617.htm)
March 22
St. Paul Pioneer Press (registration required): "Add another team to the list of Flip Saunders' ever-growing post-Timberwolves employment opportunities — but you might want to put it near the top of the ledger. The Cleveland Cavaliers fired coach Paul Silas on Monday, and immediately various reports characterized Saunders as a candidate for the position."
Several teams could pursue Jackson (http://www.nypost.com/sports/41533.htm)
March 22
New York Post columnist Peter Vecsey (Scroll Down): "Phil Jackson now has two additional teams to enhance his already heightened leverage to become the wealthiest spiritual bench leader in league history. Big Chief Triangle can't help but be attracted to their superstars, not to mention their sufficient supply of supporting actors."