2011–12 Minnesota Timberwolves season
Timberwolves improve by nine wins in lockout-shortened season.
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The 2011–12 Minnesota Timberwolves season was the 23rd season of the franchise in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Under first-year head coach Rick Adelman, the team finished the lockout-shortened season with a 26–40 record, nine wins above their previous season, placing 12th in the Western Conference. The season marked the debut of 2009 draftee Ricky Rubio, whose rookie campaign ended early after he tore his ACL and lateral collateral ligament in a collision with Kobe Bryant.
Awards and records
Ricky Rubio was named Western Conference Rookie of the Month for December–January and earned an NBA All-Rookie First Team selection. Kevin Love received an All-NBA Second Team selection, scored a franchise-record 51 points in a double-overtime loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on March 23, and participated in his second All-Star Game as a reserve, winning the Three-Point Shootout. Rubio and Derrick Williams played in the Rising Stars Challenge, and Williams also competed in the Slam Dunk Contest.
Injuries and disciplinary actions
The 2011–12 Timberwolves season was marked by several injuries and a suspension. Brad Miller had offseason left knee surgery and rejoined the team on January 29. Malcolm Lee was sidelined for two months after December surgery for a torn meniscus.
Martell Webster underwent back surgery in December and returned to practice in mid-January. Kevin Love was suspended for two games for stepping over Luis Scola on February 4. Ricky Rubio tore his ACL on March 9 against the Lakers and missed the rest of the season.
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