A New Era

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*Blake Griffin had to miss the dunk contest due to a wrist injury. He was replaced by Indiana Pacers SF Paul George.*

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Kobe Nails Game Winner As The West Defeats The East 143-141




Top Performers:
Carmelo Anthony: 39 Points, 6 Rebounds, 4 Assist, 16-28 FG, 5-11 3PT, 2-2 FT
Joakim Noah: 22 Points, 14 Rebounds, 5 Assist, 10-14 FG, 2-2 3PT
Rajon Rondo: 14 Points, 6 Rebounds, 12 Assist, 5-9 FG, 3-4 3PT, 1-2 FT
Paul George: 13 Points, 2 Rebounds, 7 Assist, 4-8 FG, 1-4 3PT, 4-4 FT
Kevin Love: 12 Points, 7 Rebounds, 2 Assist, 4-10 FG, 1-5 3PT, 3-4 FT



Top Performers:
Kobe Bryant: 33 Points, 4 Rebounds, 3 Assist, 15-28 FG, 2-8 3PT, 1-1 FT
Kevin Durant: 24 Points, 5 Rebounds, 10 Assist, 10-19 FG, 4-9 3PT,
Russell Westbrook: 18 Points, 3 Rebounds, 7 Assist, 7-12 FG, 3-7 FT, 1-1 FT
LaMarcus Aldridge: 15 Points, 10 Rebounds, 7-11 FG, 1-1 FT
James Harden: 15 Points, 2 Assist, 6-9 FG, 3-3 3PT

Game MVP:
Kobe Bryant | West

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Clippers, Timberwolves, Jazz Complete 3 Team Deal

With just 24 hours before the trade deadline, the Los Angeles Clippers, the Minnesota Timberwolves, and the Utah Jazz have completed a 3 team 5 player deal.

The Clippers will receive SF Corey Brewer PG Ramon Sessions, and SG Alexey Shved from the Timberwolves. The T-Wolves will be getting SG Reggie Bullock, SF Richard Jefferson, Utah's 2014 2nd rounder, and the Clippers 2014 2nd rounder. The Utah Jazz will receive SF Danny Granger and cash in the deal.

Why the Clippers did the deal:

The Clippers get rid of an unhappy Granger who complained behind closed doors about wanting to be a starter on the team. The 8 year pro out of New Mexico was getting a career low 11.5 mpg coming of the Clippers bench. Brewer and Sessions will be an excellent fit to the bench unit. Bullock was also causing problems in the locker room with his complaints about not seeing the court. The rookie out of North Carolina has only appeared in 5 games this season.

Why the Timberwolves did the deal:

One reason. More assets. Since trading Kevin Love, the Wolves have been wheeling and dealing all season long moving talented players like Nikola Pekovic and J.J. Barea for cap relief and draft picks, building up their trade assets in the process. In this deal they get a talented young prospect in Bullock and two 2nd round picks in a deep draft this summer. Their also off the hook for the remaining 2 years of Brewer's deal.

Why the Jazz did the deal:

The Jazz, who are 1/2 back of the 8th spot, wants to make a run at the playoffs and Granger is an instant upgrade at the three spot over Richard Jefferson.

Trade Breakdown


-Corey Brewer
-Ramon Sessions
-Alexey Shved



-Reggie Bullock
-14' 2nd Round Pick (LAC)
-14' 2nd Round Pick (UTA)



-Danny Granger
-Cash Considerations

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Feb 17th-Feb 19th Results (23-32)

- 99 @ 111 -

Player Of The Games
Anthony Bennett: 24 Points, 17 Rebounds, 9-17 FG, 1-4 3PT, 5-8 FT


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Feb 20th-Feb 28th Results

- 118 @ 128 -

Player Of The Games
Trey Burke: 34 Points, 3 Rebounds, 5 Assist, 7-13 FG, 2-3 3PT, 18-19 FT

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- 85 @ 116 -

Player Of The Game
LaMarcus Aldridge: 20 Points, 12 Rebounds, 7 Assist, 7-13 FG, 6-6 FT

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- 77 @ 103 -

Player Of The Game
Eric Bledsoe: 26 Points, 8 Rebounds, 12 Assist, 7-16 FG, 5-11 3PT, 7-10 FT


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MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES FEBRUARY PLAYER STATISTICS

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FEBRUARY RECAP

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