Team Defense
Since the arbitrary date of December 12, 2016, which is the day before the Wolves beat the Chicago Bulls and a theoretical “corner” was turned, the Wolves have the 5th best defensive rating in the league at 103.8. The Wolves have been 8-9 during this time and their recent winning streak, before the fall-back-to earth game against the Mavericks, has led many to believe that Thibodeau’s defensive schemes may finally be taking hold among the Young Wolves. Of course, the other option is that the Wolves are simply on a hot streak and will devolve again this season.