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CHICAGO -- Both the Chicago Bulls and the Minnesota Timberwolves were missing their starting centres. Anthony Miller Jersey . The Timberwolves were able to overcome the adversity. Kevin Love scored 31 points to lead the Timberwolves over the Bulls 95-86 Monday night. Ronny Turiaf added 14 points for the Timberwolves, who snapped a seven-game losing streak to the Bulls and won for the fourth time in five games overall. Timberwolves centre Nikola Pekovic exited with a sore right Achilles tendon midway through the first quarter. Turiaf, who was averaging 2.3 points, scored a season high in his absence. "He stepped up when Pekovic went out, and he brings a lot," Timberwolves guard Ricky Rubio said. "He brought everything he had." The Bulls were also without their starting centre. Joakim Noah was sent home before the game due to an illness. Kirk Hinrich (strained right hamstring) missed his fourth straight game. "They had some people out too, but we knew it was going to be a physical game," Timberwolves coach Rick Adelman said. "We knew how they were going to play, and I thought we responded pretty well." Carlos Boozer had 20 points and 14 rebounds, and D.J. Augustin added 19 points for the Bulls. Pekovic, who was averaging 18.4 points and 9.3 rebounds, said he hopes his injury is not serious. The injury has been bothering Pekovic during the teams road trip, Adelman said. Pekovic had one point and one rebound in 6 minutes. In Pekovics absence, Turiaf grabbed seven rebounds and had his highest-scoring game since he scored 19 points on Jan. 11, 2011, for the New York Knicks against the Portland Trailblazers. "My goal this year, regardless of the situation, is just to go out there and have some fun," Turiaf said. "No matter how much or how little I play, I just want to have fun." The Bulls pulled within five with 1:29 left on Augustins 3-pointer but got no closer. Love answered with a layup with 1:10 remaining, and Corey Brewers dunk gave the Timberwolves an 88-79 lead with 57.4 seconds left. The Timberwolves improved to 2-11 on the road when scoring fewer than 109 points. Minnesota shot 46.6 per cent compared to the Bulls 37.6 per cent. "We need that," Love said. "We communicated really well and we definitely contested a lot of shots." Chicago had won four of five and is 10-4 in January. Chase Budinger added 12 points off the bench for Minnesota, and Brewer had 11. Jimmy Butler scored 16 points, and Mike Dunleavy and Taj Gibson each had 10 for the Bulls. Gibson started at centre in place of Noah and had eight points and seven rebounds at halftime before running into foul trouble in the second half. "Hes an All-Star. Youre going to feel it," Gibson said about the Bulls missing Noah. "He was playing real phenomenal. Hes one of the vocal leaders, rebounding, playing defence, controlling the offensive end and making plays for guys. "We got to keep pushing forward." The Timberwolves went cold in the third quarter as the Bulls outscored them 19-18 and pulled within five. Minnesota had one field goal in the final 7:38 of the period -- Budingers dunk with 34.9 seconds left. The Wolves led 72-65 heading into the fourth. The Bulls had won by an average of 13.3 points during their seven-game winning streak against the Timberwolves. Minnesota last won in Chicago on Jan. 3, 2009. "When you lose a guy like Jo your margin for error is smaller," Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau said about Noah. "We can get it done. Youve got to give Minnesota credit. Theyre playing real well right now. We can never lose sight of how hard we have to play. We cant play hard for 32 minutes. We have to play hard the whole game." NOTES: The Timberwolves ranked second in the NBA in scoring at 106.8 points per game coming in. The Bulls were holding opponents to 92.9 points per game, second in the league. ... It was the first of two meetings between the teams this season. The Bulls lead the all-time series 28-18. Trey Burton Bears Jersey . Pospisil, the seventh seed, saved match points in each of the last two sets before falling to the unseeded Dutchman. "I wasnt very happy with the way I was playing,"said Pospisil. Cody Parkey Bears Jersey . A top pitching prospect, one who the ball club is pinning some of its future hopes, takes the spot of a veteran who once was viewed as a future ace but who, to this point, hasnt realized his potential and may never. http://www.bearsfootballpro.com/Authentic_James_Daniels_Bears_Jersey/ . Follow all the action live on TSN Radio 1050 in Toronto, TSN Radio 690 in Montreal, TSN Radio 1260 in Edmonton and TEAM 1410 on Friday at 3pm et/Noon pt.Lewis Hamilton refused to answer questions from journalists at his press briefing following qualifying for the Japanese GP. Hamilton said he was reacting to coverage of his use of Snapchat during Thursdays press conference.The other day was a super light-hearted thing and if I was disrespectful to any of you guys, or if you felt I was disrespectful, it was honestly not the intention. It was just a little bit of fun, Hamilton said in a calm, but short, address to the assembled media. But what was more disrespectful was what was then written worldwide. Unfortunately, there are some people here [and] its not them thats done it and unfortunately the decision I will take affects those who have been super supportive. Thats why Im saying its with the utmost respect.I dont really plan on sitting here many more times for these kind of things. My apologies, and I hope you guys enjoy the rest of the weekend. The Formula 1 Gossip column The latest rumour and speculation from the F1 paddock It remains to be seen how Hamiltons refusal is depicted by the snubbed media corps.You might read about Lewis Hamilton storming out of a Merc press briefing just now. He didnt, tweeted Sky F1s Ted Kravitz. He simply said that the reaction to Thurs press conf had disappointed him and he wasnt going to answer questions. LH wished everyone a good rest of weekend and left. Totally his prerogative. A classic bit of F1 off-track tension.Appearing distracted and uninterested, Hamilton was widely criticised by sections of the media for failing to engage during Thursdays conference, preferring instead to film his fellow drivers on Snapchat.One newspaper described Hamilton as a Snap-prat and claimed the bored Brit took a swipe at F1, while another claimed the world champion had moaned on the mobile application.Media snap back at Hamilton over distracted press conferenceLater that evening, Hamilton posted on Twitter: Today was meant to bee fun, not at all disrespectful. Bennie Fowler III Bears Jersey. Some people take themselves too seriously. I had a blast, highlight of my day!Re press conference, its been the same for 10 years. Its not the media or mediator, its the format. Fans should be asking the questions!! Lewis Hamilton explains to Sky F1 why he was happy to qualify in second place for the Japanese GP Hamilton has qualified in second place for Sundays Japanese GP, live on Sky Sports F1 from 6am, the position from which he started for both of his Suzuka victories in 2014 and 2015.Speaking immediately after the session, Hamilton said: History has shown you dont have to be on pole to get the win and Im happy with qualifying. Its been a weekend a lot of work, getting the set-up right, some big changes went into qualifying.Considering that, to be that close, I was really happy with it. I did as well as I could I think. Nico did a great job and he has done all weekend. Also See: WATCH: Nico and Lewis so close Whens the Japanese GP on Sky? Lewis wants repeat of history The Formula 1 Gossip Column China Jerseys Cheap Cheap Jerseys Cheap NFL Jerseys Wholesale Discount NFL Jerseys Cheap Jerseys 2020 Wholesale Jerseys 2020 Wholesale NFL White Jerseys ' ' '