Bobcats at Timberwolves
8 p.m., Target Center
TV: SportSouth. Radio: WBCN-AM 1660
Projected Starters
Bobcats | Timberwolves | |||||
Pos, Player | Ppg | Rpg | Pos, Player | Ppg | Rpg | |
G, TBD | G, R. Rubio | 10.9 | 8.7 | |||
G, R. Williams | 9.7 | 3.2 | G, L. Ridnour | 11.2 | 2.3 | |
F, C. Maggette | 11.1 | 5.9 | F, W. Johnson | 5.6 | 2.8 | |
F, B. Diaw | 8.3 | 5.8 | F, K. Love | 25.6 | 13.9 | |
C, B. Biyombo | 3.4 | 3.8 | C, N. Pekovic | 10.8 | 6.2 | |
Matchup to Watch
Kevin Love vs. Boris Diaw: Love can beat you so many ways, from the 3-point line to the offensive glass. Diaw will have his hands full containing this emerging star.
Observations
Timberwolves rookie Ricky Rubio is sensational, leading the NBA in steals (2.46 per game) and fifth in assists (8.7).
Bobcats point guard D.J. Augustin (inflammation in his right big toe) is expected to play and might start for the first time since Jan. 22.
Diaw is coming off a 10-assist game against the Philadelphia 76ers.
Tap-ins
The Timberwolves picked up Dallas' J.J. Barea in free agency. He's a creative scorer-passer in the open court.
The Bobcats could get back shooting guard Gerald Henderson by the end of this three-game road trip.
Did you know?
Maybe a hopeful sign to end Charlotte's losing streak: The Timberwolves are 3-9 this season vs. Eastern Conference teams, 1-5 at the Target Center. Rick Bonnell
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