(My Sportsbook) - If only the season started in January for the Minnesota Timberwolves, who have won three in a row to improve to 10-2 this month. They will shoot for their fourth straight win Wednesday in the opener of a two-game homestand versus the Detroit Pistons at the Target Center. Minnesota kept its winning streak intact with Monday's 90-83 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks at the Bradley Center, as Al Jefferson poured in 23 points and pulled down 10 rebounds for the surging 'Wolves. Ryan Gomes added 22 points and eight boards, while Randy Foye and rookie Kevin Love scored 12 points apiece in the victory. The Timberwolves will also host the Los Angeles Lakers and are 8-13 at home this season. Minnesota guard Sebastian Telfair (thigh) is probable for Wednesday's. Detroit has lost two in a row and seven of nine games, including Sunday's 108-105 loss to the Houston Rockets in the finale of a three-game homestand at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Richard Hamilton shot 11-of-21 from the floor for 27 points to lead the Pistons, who went 1-2 on the residency. Rasheed Wallace added 22 points and 11 rebounds, while Allen Iverson posted 17 points and eight assists in defeat. The Pistons will put their 11-10 road mark on the line this evening. Minnesota demolished Detroit, 106-80, on November 23 this season at The Palace. These two teams have split the last 12 meetings. The 'Wolves are 10-4 over the past 14 games versus Detroit at home.
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