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Published April 08, 2010, 11:59 AM

Nelson surpasses Wilkens on all-time win list as Warriors beat T-Wolves

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- Anthony Tolliver scored a career-high 34 points and grabbed eight rebounds, as the Golden State Warriors held off the Minnesota Timberwolves, 116-107, to make Don Nelson the NBA's all-time winningest coach.

Minneapolis, MN (Sports Network) - Anthony Tolliver scored a career-high 34 points and grabbed eight rebounds, as the Golden State Warriors held off the Minnesota Timberwolves, 116-107, to make Don Nelson the NBA's all-time winningest coach.

Nelson, who now has 1,333 career victories, surpassed legendary coach Lenny Wilkens.

Rookie sensation Stephen Curry chipped in with 27 points, 14 assists, eight boards and a career-best seven steals, while Chris Hunter donated 14 points off the bench for Golden State, which suffered a 112-94 loss at Washington on Tuesday but has now won three of its last four. Despite the win, the Warriors are still a dismal 7-32 on the road this season.

Ryan Gomes and Jonny Flynn each posted 19 points, with Flynn adding eight assists for the Timberwolves, who have lost three straight and 19 of their last 20 overall. Kevin Love had a solid game with 17 points and 18 boards in defeat.

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