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Wolves outlast Cavaliers

Posted on May 24, 2011 at 05:45 AM.

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Beasley had his best game for the Wolves

December 4th, 2010. With Kevin Love and Martell Webster out, the Cleveland Cavaliers came into Minnesota fancying their chances. For the Timberwolves it was a game they wanted to work on their processes and find better ways to get people involved. Michael Beasley benefited most from this attitude, putting on his best all round performances since joining the Timberwolves. Beasley has been struggling as he adjusts to not being the alpha scorer he expected to be when he first was traded to the Timberwolves. For Beasley the acquisition of Isaiah Rider seriously dented his desire to be in Minnesota, but showing class of character he has knuckled down and tried to prove himself worthy of being the second go to scorer.

The game was a back and forth affair early, with scores being locked at 22 at the first break. Anderson Varejao and Ramon Sessions being the main keys for the Cavaliers team, still reeling from Lebron's defection to Miami. The Cavs did try and make this a team scoring event and this helped them keep the Wolves defence off guard, however the Wolves did break away with better shooting to lead by 7 points at half time, with Flynn having a field day dishing to Beasley and Rider who were proving a deadly tandem, Flynn would finish with 18 assists on the night.

Rider helped the Wolves to a 7 point lead in the second quarter

Not to be out done Sessions ignited the Cavs in the third quarter on his way to 15 points and 14 assists for the game. The Cavs went on a solid run to take the lead late in the third by a point. The Cavs would be further in front if not for the poor shooting from Anthony Parker from beyond the arc, he only hit one of seven three attempts all night.

Going into the final break the Wolves knew they had a game on their hands and backup point guard Eric Bledsoe decided it was time to step up, he scored 10 of his 18 points in the final quarter as the Wolves took control of the game and pushed the Cavs to arms length. The Wolves were able to hold on and win by nine points, thanks in large to Rider (30 points, six assists), Beasley (20 points, 8 rebounds), Bledsoe (18 points, 5 assists) and Wes Johnson (17 points, 3 rebounds).