In his second game, Kevin McHale scored his first win as Timberwolves head coach, beating the New Jersey Nets by a final score of 82-71.

They got good play from an unexpected source, Michael Olowokandi, he scored 17 points and 12 rebounds.

The Nets got a season high of 18 points from Ron Mercer.

Minnesota, perhaps inspired by their new coach, had an edge of 52-41 on the boards.