The Minnesota Timberwolves have done just enough through 26 games to stick around the top of the Western Conference standings. However, their inconsistent play has cost them a few wins against teams they should be beating over their past 11 games.
After playing three impressive games, all of which resulting in wins, against the Utah Jazz, San Antonio Spurs and Dallas Mavericks in the middle November, the Wolves hit a bump in the road. They suffered a three point home loss to the Pistons followed by a 14 point loss to the Hornets the next day.
Other close losses to the Miami Heat, Washington Wizards, Oklahoma City Thunder and the Memphis Grizzlies have left the Wolves just four games over .