Wolves hand on in 4th for 95-89 win vs Kings
Timberwoves force 24 Kings turnovers
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     (Minnesota 3/19/06 by Poundmaster)  The Minnesota Timberwolves overcame a jinx of sort this afternoon, keeping a fourth quarter lead for the first time in seven games, and defeating the Sacramento Kings 95-89. Kevin Garnett won the scoring battle with Mike Bibby 37 to 35, and had 10 rebounds for his double double. Both Ricky Davis and Marcus Banks had 6 assist. Tenton Hassell added 12 points and Rashad McCants 11.
     The teams were even 19-19 after the first quarter, but the Timberwolves led at halftime 40-35 in a low-scoring, defensive first half. The Wolves held onto a three point lead at the end of three. The Kinds tied the Wolves at the beginning of the 4th quarter, but the Wolves came back this time for the win.

Warriors outrun Timberwolves 105-97
Davis 29, KG 20/17, lose on fast breaks 21-7
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     (Warriors 3/17/06 by Poundmaster from Shanghai)  The San Francisco Warriors used the fast break to down the Timberwolves tonight 105-97 behind a great Michael Dunleavy effort. Dunleavy had 24 points. Kevin Garnett had 20 points and 17 rebounds. It was the Timberwolves 7th straight loss and 8th straight on the road. Once again, the Wolves led at halftime.

Kobe scores twice in last 34 seconds to ice Wolves 92-89; Banks shines
Banks 18 points and 8 assists; KG 16/14; Wolves 100% from FT line
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    (Los Angeles 3/15/2006 by Poundmaster from Peking) Kobe Bryant scored twice in the last 34 seconds to lift the Los Angeles Lakers past the Timberwolves 92-89 in aother battle down to the wire. Bryant had 25 points to lead all scorers. Marcus Banks had a fine game with 18 points and 8 assists.
     The Minnesota Timberwolves tied the Lakers at 74-74 with 7:46 remainingm and then exchanged baskets. The Wolves took the lead 84-81 with 2:31 remaining on two consecutive slam dunks by McCants and Banks.