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PHILADELPHIA - No dubious record for the Philadelphia 76ers this season. Michael Carter-Williams saw to that.Carter-Williams had a triple-double with 17 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists to lead Philadelphia to a 103-94 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night in a matchup of two of the leagues bottom dwellers.Philadelphia improved to 10-37, assuring the 76ers that they wouldnt match the 1972-73 team that set the NBA mark for worst record at 9-73.Luc Mbah a Moute had a team-high 18 points, and Nerlens Noel and Robert Covington chipped in 14 apiece for the 76ers, who won consecutive games for the third time this season while snapping a streak of 23 straight games without reaching 100 points.I think Ive relaxed a little bit, said Carter-Williams, who tied Rajon Rondo for the league lead with his third triple-double this season. When we start getting into a little bit of trouble or the other team starts going on a little bit of a run, Im keeping my composure a little bit more. Im not trying to do it all myself and I kind of let things happen rather than trying to force it a little bit.The Sixers started the season 0-17, earning their first win of the season against the Timberwolves on Dec. 3.I just feel like (Carter-Williams) is playing so much more at peace within himself, and I think the group is doing the same, Philadelphia coach Brett Brown said. And, collectively, it produces some decent performances.Kevin Martin had 19 points in his second game back after missing 34 due to a fractured right wrist to lead the Timberwolves, who were trying to win consecutive games for the first time this season.We didnt play with enough of a sense of urgency, Timberwolves coach Flip Saunders said. Thats whats disappointing.Philadelphia used a 10-1 run to start the fourth quarter, capped by Covingtons 3-pointer from the right baseline with 8 minutes, 20 seconds remaining, to take its largest lead, 88-78.Minnesota committed five of its 21 turnovers during the pivotal stretch.The Timberwolves responded with seven straight points, five of which came from Andrew Wiggins, to pull within 88-85 on Martins 17-footer with 6:45 left. But Minnesota wouldnt get closer the rest of the way in a forgettable fourth quarter in which they shot 7-for-21 while committing nine turnovers.Brown addressed Philadelphias defence at halftime after giving up 59 points in the opening half.We need to turn this into a fistfight, Brown said. We need to make this physical. We need to block some shots. We need to get in lanes and get some steals.The loss got the Timberwolves closer to the greatest chance of winning the NBA lottery for the right to pick first in the draft, dropping to a league-worst 8-38.Nobody wants to be last, Minnesotas Nikola Pekovic said. Everybody wants to win games. I think thats why you play sports because you want to win. You can work in an office and have a regular job and go finish your paperwork and go home. You dont have to win anything. We like to compete. Were born competitors. I still believe in this team and have lots of pride to show.LOVES RETURNMinnesota returns home Saturday night to host Kevin Love and the Cavaliers. Love, who was traded to Cleveland in the off-season after six standout seasons in Minnesota in the deal that brought 2014 top pick Wiggins to the Timberwolves, makes his first return to Minnesota as a member of the Cavaliers.YOUNG RETURNSThe contest marked the return of Thaddeus Young to Philadelphia. A 2007 first-round pick of the 76ers, Young played seven seasons in Philadelphia before being traded in the off-season. Young, who had 10 points and seven boards, was presented three framed Sixers jerseys before the game.TIP-INSTimberwolves: Saunders said before the game that he hoped guard Ricky Rubio would return to the lineup next week, possibly as early as Monday against the Mavericks. Rubio hasnt played since injuring his left ankle Nov. 7. ... Mo Williams (hip) missed his second straight game. Williams sat out Wednesday due to personal reasons.76ers: Philadelphia improved to 2-0 against the Timberwolves this season. The 76ers avoided tying an NBA record for losses to start a season with their 87-77 victory at Minnesota on Dec. 3 that made them 1-17. ... 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The recipients for 2014 include Matt Afinec, Senior Vice President and Chief Sales Officer for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, Danielle Bedasse, Executive Director of Jays Care Foundation for the Toronto Blue Jays, Alison Gardiner, Vice-President of Brand Development for Canucks Sports & Entertainment, Jim Kozak, Director of Sales for Olympics & Sports Partnerships at the CBC and Adrian Sciarra, Vice President of Partnerships & Merchandise Sales for Ottawa Sports & Entertainment Group. Presented by George Brown College in partnnership with The Globe and Mail, the awards recognize young executives who have demonstrated significant success early in their career and are poised to become the next generation of industry leaders.dddddddddddd Nominees were selected based on a variety of factors including extraordinary business accomplishments and ‘off the job contributions such as mentorship, volunteer work and philanthropy. The awards were voted on by a panel of leading sports marketers and business influencers including representation from Founding Partners: BMO Financial Group, Canadian Football League, Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment, SDI Marketing, TSN and presenting partner The Globe and Mail. Click here to view video highlights of the presentation, host by TSNs Kate Beirness. ' ' '