Timberwolves Win Home-Opener
Miami 49 - Minnesota 74
The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Miami Heat. The first quarter brought trouble for Miami as the Minnesota Scoring Trio (Garnett, Davis, Jaric) went to work. After the first quarter Minnesota had a 20-9 lead. Ricky Davis had 6 points, Garnett had 6 points and 3 rebounds, and Marko Jaric with 8 points and 2 assists. In the second, Minnesota was unstoppable shooting over .750 in the quarter. Garnett had 16 points, 4 rebounds, and 2 blocks at halftime. Jaric also contributed with 10 points, 2 steals, and 2 assists. The struggling Heat just couldn't find there rythym. "We just lost track of what was goin' on [in the game]" Said Wade at halftime. The third quarter stayed steady with Miami 37 points and Minnesota 51. In the fourth, Minnesota exploded as well as Garnett, who was 16-17 on the night. Garnett was the Player of the Game with 32 points, 8 rebounds, and 4 blocks. Jaric finished with 15 points, 5 steals, and 3 dimes. The Timberwolves are 2-0 on the season.
Player of the Game
Garnett 32 points, 16-17 FG's, 8 rebounds, 4 blocks, 3 assists
Next Game: Los Angeles Clippers