Valanciunas leads Grizzlies to 118-107 win over Timberwolves

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Jonas Valanciunas had 24 points and 16 rebounds, Grayson Allen scored a season-high 20 off the bench and the Memphis Grizzlies came back to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 118-107 on Wednesday night.
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Valanciunas leads Grizzlies to 118-107 win over Timberwolves

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Jonas Valanciunas had 24 points and 16 rebounds, Grayson Allen scored a season-high 20 off the bench and the Memphis Grizzlies came back to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 118-107 on Wednesday night.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Murray, Jokic lead Nuggets past Timberwolves, 124-109

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Jamal Murray scored a season-high 36 points, Nikola Jokic had 19 points, 12 rebounds and 12 assists for his fourth triple-double of the season and the Denver Nuggets beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 124-109 on Sunday night.
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Murray, Jokic lead Nuggets past Timberwolves, 124-109

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Jamal Murray scored a season-high 36 points, Nikola Jokic had 19 points, 12 rebounds and 12 assists for his fourth triple-double of the season and the Denver Nuggets beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 124-109 on Sunday night.
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Beal leads Wizards, minus Westbrook, past Wolves for 1st win

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Bradley Beal had 31 points and seven assists, and the Washington Wizards beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 130-109 on Friday night without Russell Westbrook for their first win of the season.
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Beal leads Wizards, minus Westbrook, past Wolves for 1st win

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Bradley Beal had 31 points and seven assists, and the Washington Wizards beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 130-109 on Friday night without Russell Westbrook for their first win of the season.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Vikings' offense can't make up for depleted defense

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Running back Dalvin Cook and coach Mike Zimmer each bristled at questions regarding key offensive plays that went awry for the Vikings in Sunday’s 33-27 loss to Chicago.
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Vikings' offense can't make up for depleted defense

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Running back Dalvin Cook and coach Mike Zimmer each bristled at questions regarding key offensive plays that went awry for the Vikings in Sunday’s 33-27 loss to Chicago.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Defense, play at home ultimately doom Vikings' playoff hopes

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — After rushing for 132 yards, the most allowed by Chicago this season, Minnesota's Dalvin Cook urged the offense to "look in the mirror" and figure out what needs to improve.
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Defense, play at home ultimately doom Vikings' playoff hopes

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — After rushing for 132 yards, the most allowed by Chicago this season, Minnesota's Dalvin Cook urged the offense to "look in the mirror" and figure out what needs to improve.
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Vikings' miscues have them on outside of playoffs, again

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Five wins in six weeks had put the Minnesota Vikings into the playoff hunt after their 1-5 start.
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Vikings' miscues have them on outside of playoffs, again

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Five wins in six weeks had put the Minnesota Vikings into the playoff hunt after their 1-5 start.
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Jefferson's rookie season stacks up with the best, even Moss

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Hall of Famer Randy Moss splashed on the scene in 1998 for the Minnesota Vikings with one of the best seasons ever for a rookie receiver, setting a new standard for how rookies would be compared.
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Jefferson's rookie season stacks up with the best, even Moss

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Hall of Famer Randy Moss splashed on the scene in 1998 for the Minnesota Vikings with one of the best seasons ever for a rookie receiver, setting a new standard for how rookies would be compared.
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Mistakes abound as Jaguars collapse again in 27-24 OT loss

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — When Joe Schobert reached the end zone after his 43-yard interception return on the first play of the second half, the Jacksonville Jaguars had their biggest lead of the season at 10 points.
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Mistakes abound as Jaguars collapse again in 27-24 OT loss

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — When Joe Schobert reached the end zone after his 43-yard interception return on the first play of the second half, the Jacksonville Jaguars had their biggest lead of the season at 10 points.
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Vikings' timely defensive stops keep playoff hopes alive

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Even without receiver Adam Thielen, the Minnesota Vikings’ offense climbed back from a 21-10 deficit to get within striking distance in the fourth quarter against the Carolina Panthers.
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Vikings' timely defensive stops keep playoff hopes alive

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Even without receiver Adam Thielen, the Minnesota Vikings’ offense climbed back from a 21-10 deficit to get within striking distance in the fourth quarter against the Carolina Panthers.
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Vikings could be without the touchdown prowess of Thielen

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — On a Minnesota offense that features Dalvin Cook, who leads the league in rushing yards per game, and has big-play rookie receiver Justin Jefferson garnering headlines, seven-year veteran Adam Thielen is still an important piece for quarterback Kirk Cousins.
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Vikings could be without the touchdown prowess of Thielen

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — On a Minnesota offense that features Dalvin Cook, who leads the league in rushing yards per game, and has big-play rookie receiver Justin Jefferson garnering headlines, seven-year veteran Adam Thielen is still an important piece for quarterback Kirk Cousins.
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Stafford cleared to play, can't finish Lions' 34-20 loss

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford spent the practice week in COVID-19 protocols, not getting on the field with his team and unsure he would be able to suit up for Sunday’s game in Minnesota.
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Stafford cleared to play, can't finish Lions' 34-20 loss

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford spent the practice week in COVID-19 protocols, not getting on the field with his team and unsure he would be able to suit up for Sunday’s game in Minnesota.
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Cornerback crunch presents challenges for Zimmer, Vikings

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — After Green Bay star Davante Adams caught the first of his three touchdowns against Minnesota on Sunday, Vikings coach Mike Zimmer was waiting to greet rookie cornerback Jeff Gladney when he reached the sideline.
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Cornerback crunch presents challenges for Zimmer, Vikings

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — After Green Bay star Davante Adams caught the first of his three touchdowns against Minnesota on Sunday, Vikings coach Mike Zimmer was waiting to greet rookie cornerback Jeff Gladney when he reached the sideline.
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Zimmer, Vikings left to ponder where to turn in 1-5 season

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota Vikings coach Mike Zimmer was assessing his team’s 40-23, Week 6 loss to the Atlanta Falcons with reporters on Monday when the coach stopped talking and paused for several seconds, seemingly done answering the latest question.
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Zimmer, Vikings left to ponder where to turn in 1-5 season

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota Vikings coach Mike Zimmer was assessing his team’s 40-23, Week 6 loss to the Atlanta Falcons with reporters on Monday when the coach stopped talking and paused for several seconds, seemingly done answering the latest question.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Mattison ready to step in for Vikings if Cook can't play

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — When Dalvin Cook hurt his groin and left for the locker room Sunday night in Seattle, the Minnesota Vikings didn’t alter their game plan.
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Mattison ready to step in for Vikings if Cook can't play

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — When Dalvin Cook hurt his groin and left for the locker room Sunday night in Seattle, the Minnesota Vikings didn’t alter their game plan.
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