Madsen Scoffs at Winning Threat

Timberwolves unleash secret weapon late to finish season tied for the 6th spot

April 20, 2006 9:01 AM With their inferiority on the line, the Minnesota Timberwolves looked victory straight in the eyes and laughed, for victory had never seen the likes of Mark Madsen. Simply put, we witnessed the greatest individual performance in NBA Lottery Race history Wednesday night. Inept? Pathetic? Historic? All words that aptly describe the play of Madsen, who has no contemporary in this league or any other. In the biggest tank job of the season, the Timberwolves were successfuly able to dump off a 7-point edge with 2:20 left by sending Madsen out to take 15 shots (making just 1) and 7 three-pointers (making none) -- all coming in two overtime sessions! Off-The-Mark, who came in having shot 9 threes total over his 6-year career, simply willed Minnesota to the loss. "There's Mark Madsen and then there is the rest of us," said Grizzlies guard Bobby Jackson. (See: Final Rocket Draft Pick Status) -- Clutch

"We'll use this loss as a stepping stone to the next level down."