The Wolves got back later than anticipated last night from New York. Regardless, the team is less than an hour away from another tip-off. Orlando is in town for a battle of the Class of 1989.

Fittingly, it’s 80s night here at Target Center. I’m prepared for a healthy dose of Madonna and Michael Jackson through the speakers. And I hear the fine AV crew here has dug up some fun crowd shots from way back when. As for the actual game, Minnesota is going for back-to-back wins. Technically, the team last won back-to-back on opening night - because last season wrapped with a victory over Milwaukee. As for consecutive victories in one season, Minnesota won two in a row five times last year, the last coming April 11-12 at Orlando and Memphis. This is getting ahead of ourselves, but the Wolves last won three in a row Jan 12-15, 2007.

Your starters tonight: Ryan Gomes, Craig Smith, Al Jefferson, Randy Foye and Kevin Ollie. Calvin Booth, Corey Brewer and Mike Miller are your inactives. There was some thought Miller (sprained ankle) might be able to go tonight, but coach Kevin McHale said he is not ready. Thus it’s a third straight game without Miller.

We’re about ready for a 7:10 tip. I’ll post again after the game.

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