Star Tribune · Dec 14, 2019
Fast-break points evade Wolves despite gains in pace of play
So far this season, the Wolves have accomplished their goal of being one of the fastest-paced teams in the league.
They average 104.1 possessions per game, fifth in the league and a jump from their No. 13 ranking (100.9) a season ago.
It might naturally follow, then, that the Wolves would be at the top in fast-break points. But surprisingly, they are one of the worst teams in the league in that category. They average just 10.1 points per game — 29th in the league.
How can that be? If the Wolves are playing so fast, how come they can’t find success in transition? To coach Ryan Saunders, it has to do with what happens when the Wolves get near the basket.