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Minnesota Rolls past Jazz and Raptors

Posted on June 9, 2011 at 12:35 AM.

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Rider was player of the game in win over Jazz

Results:

January 28th, 2011 Minnesota 98 @ Utah 91
January 29th, 2011 Toronto 93 @ Minnesota 98

Minnesota looked to bounce back against Utah after their humiliating loss to the Thunder and did so after setting up the game with a 25 to 18 opening quarter. It was a close game throughout but the Wolves were able to hold on with thanks to Isaiah Rider (26 points, 5 assists, 3 steals) and Eric Bledsoe (21 points, 9 assists). Rider took the player of the game performance but also had help from Wes Johnson with 14 points and Anthony Randolph who grabbed 9 boards and blocked 6 shots.

For Utah Devin Harris Scored 19 points and dished 8 assists while Millsap grabbed a double-double with 14 points and 11 rebounds. Al Jefferson came close to the same feat with 12 points and 9 rebounds (he also added 3 blocks).

Wesley was Player of the Game against the Raptors

The Raptors came into Minnesota and found themselves trailing 20 to 28 after the first and never were able to get back in the game, despite cutting the deficit to 5 at the final break. T Wolves showed why they are first in the West by maintaining their lead with solid play calling and by allowing everyone to get involved.

Six players scored in double figures as the Wolves spread the scoring load. Wesley Johnson was named player of the game for his 16 points and 10 rebounds. Isaiah Rider also scored 16 points on 7 of 10 shooting. Randolph scored 14 and added 7 boards, while Bledsoe scored 13 and added 4 assists as he continues to be mentioned in sixth man of the year conversation.

Kevin Love had 12 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists in a well rounded game and Jonny Flynn notched another double-double with 12 points and 16 assists.

Season Record: 36-11.