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Cassell Scores 23 In 22 Minutes To Lead Wolves To WinSam Cassell scored 23 points in just 22 minutes on Saturday afternoon to lead the Timberwolves to a 96-75 blowout of the New Jersey Nets. ``We'll see how everything shakes out,'' said coach Kevin McHale, declining to be more specific. Said Cassell: ``If he decides to put me back in the starting lineup, that's fine. But it doesn't matter who starts, it's who finishes. I know I'm going to be on the court in the fourth quarter.'' ``I know for a fact I'm a starting point guard in this league,'' Cassell said. ``I'll do what this team needs me to do right now. I've been hurt for a while, and I need to make up for lost ground. That's what I'm trying to do.'' Vince Carter scored 16 points for the Nets. Minnesota Timberwolves, New Jersey Nets Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Cassell Back In Time To Help Wolves Make A Playoff RunHe has been injured all season, however, Sam Cassell seems to running on all cylinders at this moment and is leading a late Timberwolves push toward making the playoffs. "We have to have a run, an eight-game winning streak, something like that," Cassell says. "I think this team has the capability of doing it, but I have to stay on the court." His scoring is back up again, putting together an 18 point performance in 26 minutes on Sunday and a 14 point performance on Wednesday, both Timberwolves victories. His return to form also has bolstered the confidence of teammates. "We're at our best when Sam's out there getting everybody fired up," Fred Hoiberg says. "Hopefully he can play out the rest of the season now." Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Wolves Swat HornetsWith Troy Hudson's hot first quarter shooting giving Minnesota a nice early lead, the Timberwolves were able defeat the Hornets 107-102 on Wednesday night. There are only 13 games left in the regular season, and from here on out every game counts. The Wolves are only 2 games back from the Denver Nuggets, who retain that coveted eighth and final playoff spot. At one point Minnesota had a comfortable 20-point lead, only to allow the Hornets to battle back within four points. If this team is going to make the play-offs, they cannot hand their opponents these golden opportunities. They need to finish off each game as strong as they start. "We're nursing those leads a little bit," coach Kevin McHale said. "We just have to play better defense." With Denver playing phenomenal basketball over the last couple weeks, and winning 12 of 13, Minnesota needs a little luck along with a winning record to get a play-off birth. "Every game is a playoff game for us right now," Fred Hoiberg said after Wednesday's match-up. "Especially with Denver playing the way they're playing." Once again Kevin Garnett had a stellar performance. With his 24 points, 13 boards, and 5 assists, he was named player of the game. Wally Szczerbiak had a quiet night, while Sam Cassell came up with a solid 14 points, and four assists. Sam's return is a welcome addition to this team right now. He may well provide that spark they've been desperately searching for. Minnesota Timberwolves, New Orleans Hornets Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Timberwolves Mar 2005 Archive
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