When the Nets last faced the Wolves, it was New Jersey's worst bench performance of the season. Minnesota's reserves outscored New Jersey's, 40-4 and the Nets didn't look anything like a championship contender. Times change. After Tuesday's 41-point fourth quarter explosion against Washington, keyed by the bench, the reserves are now seen as a Net asset. While the Nets are looking to extend their winning streak to seven games, the Wolves and Kevin Garnett are once again playing out the string.
- Nets seek to deep-six Timberwolves at home - AP
- Nets' standout bench lets starters rest - Dave D'Alessandro - Star-Ledger
- Call Nets' Bench 'Big Ten' - Mike Forde - New York Post
- Nets Basketball Game Notes - New Jersey Nets
- Minnesota Timberwolves Game Notes - Minnesota Timberwolves
- Injuries sideline Hassell - Rick Alonzo - St. Paul Pioneer-Press
- Hassell doesn't make road trip - Steve Aschburner - Minneapolis Star-Tribune
- Reserves emerge for Nets - Bob Considine - White Plains Journal-News
- Nets streaking along - Al Iannazzone - The Record