On today’s episode, Ryan Eichten and Leo Sun examine the Timberwolves thrilling victories over the Kings and Suns
On today’s episode of Two Words: Wolves Pod, Ryan Eichten and Leo Sun examine the Minnesota Timberwolves’ thrilling victories over the Sacramento Kings and Phoenix Suns.
— Julius Randle had his best game so far with the Timberwolves, scoring a team-high 35 points including the shot at the buzzer to beat the Suns.
— The Timberwolves last two games came down to the wire and they won them both. Overall, the Wolves have done a good job winning close games late with the debacle against the Miami Heat being the lone exception.
— In the previous two games, opposing guards have had gigantic games with De’Aaron scoring 60 points and Devin Booker putting up 44. What about the Wolves defense is allowing these big performances?
— According to Basketball Reference, the Wolves are tanked tenth in both offensive and defensive efficiency as of November 18. Why does it feel like the Wolves have been so much worse than tenth of both ends of the floor?
— Will the Timberwolves defense be able to finish the season in the top five in terms of efficiency like they did last year or does the offense have a better chance of reaching that mark?
— Jaden McDaniels absolutely detonated on the Suns’ Mason Plumlee. It was the second straight game the opposing team has started two centers against the Wolves. Will this become the optimal way to guard Minnesota?
— The Wolves went into Golden 1 Center and beat the Kings for the second time already this season. Similar to the Denver Nuggets, do the Wolves just have their number?
— Looking around the Western Conference, the Golden State Warriors, Houston Rockets, and Los Angeles Lakers are all out-performing preseason expectations. Which one is most likely to keep it up?
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