The Timberwolves and Kings could be battling until the end of the season for the No. 10 seed in the Western Conference, so while this was only game No. 14 on the Wolves' season, it took on some added importance for a November game.
Neither team played like they were all that interested in a first-half that turned into a rock throwing contest, but in the second half the quality of play and intensity cranked up a notch.
The Wolves woke up a little earlier than the Kings and were able to gut out a 107-97 victory at Target Center.