Kings 132, Wolves 119: Sabonis Silences Streak

Game Story

For the second night in a row, against a team that barely knows each other’s names, the Minnesota Timberwolves failed to do what has helped them to a successful season so far: Playing stout defense.

Coach Finch says the defense, what they used to hang their hat on early in the season, is what they need to get back to.

I'd say so too.

— Leo S (@Y0Leo) February 10, 2022 They were able to succeed in the first game of the road-road back-to-back on the heels of outlier perimeter shooting and an exceptional bench effort. Though the Wolves didn’t have either of those going today, the starters helped pick up the slack. Minnesota came out of the gates firing again. A 37-point 1st quarter…