Friday, January 14, 2011

Jeff Dunham on February 13th, 2011

Jeff DunhamOn February 13, 2011 the famous ventriloquist and stand-up comedian Jeff Dunham will be performing at the Target Center. Jeff Dunham has been called "America's favorite comedian" by Slate.com, and according to the concert industry publication Pollstar, he is the top-grossing standup act in North America, and is among the most successful acts in Europe as well. As of March 2009, he has sold over four million DVDs, an additional 7 million dollars in merchandise sales, and received more than 350 million hits on YouTube.

Jeff Dunham's A Very Special Christmas Special was the most-watched telecast in Comedy Central history, with its DVD going quadruple platinum (selling over 400,000) in its first two weeks. Forbes.com ranked Dunham as the third highest-paid comedian in the United States behind Jerry Seinfeld and Chris Rock, and reported that he was one of the highest-earning comics from June 2008 to June 2009, earning approximately $30 million during that period. Purchase your Jeff Dunham tickets today from Ticket King!

Friday, January 7, 2011

Wednesday, January 26th vs. Oklahoma City Thunder

Oklahoma City ThunderThe Minnesota Timberwolves will host the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday, January 26th at the Target Center. The Oklahoma City Thunder are one of the most exciting teams in the NBA and have built a strong franchise. They boast star player Kevin Durant, a scoring freak. He led the league in scoring last season with 30 points a game at the age of 21. They also have one of the league's best point guards in Russell Westbrook. James Harden, Jeff Green, and Serge Ibaka are quality role players to compliment Westbrook and Durant. Purchase your Minnesota Timbewolves tickets with Timberwolves Tickets!

Friday, December 31, 2010

Thursday, January 13 vs Washington Wizards

John WallThe Minnesota Timberwolves will face the Washington Wizards on January 13, 2011 at the Target Center. The Washington Wizards feature one of the NBA's best young players, in ultra talented point guard John Wall. John Wall went #1 overall in the 2010 NBA Draft. He played one season for the Kentucky Wildcats and nearly led the team to the Final Four. He is averaging 15 points and 8 assists already in his rookie season. Purchase your Minnesota Timberwolves tickets today with Ticket King and watch them take on John Wall and the Washington Wizards!

Monday, December 20, 2010

Ozzy Reschedules for Target Center Show on January 12

Ozzy OsbourneOzzy Osbourne has rescheduled his Target Center concert to January 12, 2011. Orginally scheduled for December 12, 2010, Ozzy Osbourne rescheduled because of complications from an ear infection that he experienced. Osbourne has been considered one of the best live performers in the business. Purchase your Ozzy Osbourne tickets today with Ticket King!

Monday, December 6, 2010

Minnesota Timberwolves Defeat Cleveland Cavaliers by 34 Points

Minnesota TimberwolvesThe Cleveland Cavaliers were playing in front of the world on Thursday night against the Miami Heat. They fell flat on their faces against the Heat and were essentially lifeless. Some guy named LeBron James scored 38 points. On Saturday night, the Minnesota Timberwolves did not let them get up. The T'wolves trounced the Cavaliers by 34 points in the game and were ahead as much as 40 points. Here's what happened:

-The Wolves scored 37 points in the opening quarter, marking the highest scoring quarter of the season. Minnesota’s 73 points in the first half were also a season-high. The 34-point margin of victory was the fourth largest in franchise history.
-Kevin Love scored 28 points and had 19 rebounds
-Wesley Johnson had 20 points
-Darko Milicic had 14 points and 9 rebounds
-The Timberwolves made 18 three-pointers, a franchise record
-Oh, by the way, that all happened without Michael Beasley playing (out because of a sprained ankle)

Monday, November 29, 2010

Wednesday, December 8th vs. Oklahoma City Thunder

Kevin DurantThe Oklahoma City Thunder are one of the most exciting teams in the league. They are also one of the youngest. The Minnesota Timberwolves are the youngest team in the league and are piecing together the roster bit by bit. The Oklahoma City Thunder boast Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook, and Jeff Green. Durant is a front-runner for the MVP and averaged 30 points last season, edging out LeBron James for the scoring title. Purchase your Minnesota Timberwolves tickets today!

Monday, November 22, 2010

Mixed Martial Arts on December 11th, 2010

Tim SylviaFour UFC veterans, including the former UFC Heavyweight champion, will be in action when local promotion CFX teams with Monte Cox's Extreme Challenge host "On Target" at the Target Center on Saturday, December 11. It's the first mixed martial event to come to Minnesota since the UFC visited the Target Center in 2008. The biggest name on the ballot is that of former UFC heavyweight champion Tim "The Maineiac" Sylvia. He has won his last 3 fights, including a knockout victory over fellow UFC veteran Paul Buentello earlier this summer. Purchase your "On Target" tickets today!