Take a look at the Timberwolves’ box score from Wednesday night in their loss to the Grizzlies, and it’s fairly evident that Chris Finch only had trust in 6 players. For the third straight contest, both Anthony Edwards and Mike Conley were sidelined. Bones Hyland has been inserted into the starting lineup.
Now, looking at the bench, only Naz Reid received ample playing time. If Minnesota’s youngsters (Terrence Shannon Jr., Rob Dillingham, and Jaylen Clark) can’t see extended time with two rotation pieces out, when will they?
Naz Reid was the only bench player that Finch seemed to trust
In Wednesday’s losing effort, the Timberwolves’ bench played a total of 61 minutes.