Minnesota Timberwolves wing Jaylen Clark has quickly become a fan favorite and understandably so. After Saturday's win over the LA Clippers, the Wolves are now 12-0 when Clark plays 14 or more minutes. He has reached this threshold in the last three games. During the Wolves' three-game losing streak, Clark didn't play more than 10 minutes once.
It seems like Clark is on the brink of getting a more consistent role. This stat isn't some coincidence; Clark impacts winning at a high level, especially defensively. For a team that has lacked defense in the non-Rudy minutes, having an energy spark off the bench is essential.