Excitement is in the air as the NBA season is nearly upon us. After back-to-back Western Conference finals appearances, the Minnesota Timberwolves are on the brink of winning a championship. With Anthony Edwards, Julius Randle, and a well-rounded supporting cast, the Wolves are positioned to compete for a title.
However, last season they were just the No. 6 seed in the West, and to maximize their contention chances in a loaded conference, moving up the standings would be beneficial for the Wolves.
A big part of regular season success is taking care of business against bad teams.