As the Seattle Supersonics play the Denver Nuggets in Colorado tonight, the Minnesota Timberwolves are home. Tomorrow night, these same Sonics will invade the Target Center, attempting to be the next in the line of visiting teams to win in Minneapolis.
After a tough loss in Toronto last night, the Wolves are in great need of a win. Well, this is their shot. Seattle is a respectable team, but certainly beatable. Especially since a lot of factors are favoring Minnesota.
Ray Allen is not playing against Denver since he is awaiting the birth of his second child. Some reports are stating that he will meet up with the team in Minneapolis in time to play against Minnesota, but without confirmation of the birth, he’s not going anywhere.
I wish Ray and his family the best during this great moment in their lives, but his fiancé can take her time having this baby.
Rashard Lewis is also out. With a torn tendon in his hand, he will not see action for awhile.
As the Wolves rest tonight and, in theory, should be fresh tomorrow night, the Sonics will be on the second half of a back-to-back.
The other factor in the Wolves favor is the weather in Denver. The Sonics would have a late night anyway, flying from Denver to Minneapolis, but with the snowstorm in Colorado it could be even later.
Will they even be able to get out of Denver? Will they be able to leave tonight or will they have to wait for morning?
With or without Ray Allen, there is absolutely no excuse why the Wolves should not defeat the Sonics Friday night.
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