TORONTO – Perhaps no player on the Timberwolves roster can swing the team's fortunes like point guard D'Angelo Russell. When Russell is on, the Wolves can beat some of the best teams in the league.
When he struggles, they are vulnerable to losing to almost anybody. Coach Chris Finch recognized he has to get his max-contract point guard going again and called it a "priority" to get Russell going after Sunday's loss to the Celtics.
"It happens. It's a long season," Finch said before Wednesday's game against the Raptors. "Everybody plays themselves in and out of rhythm.