Timberwolves’ bench is giving them exactly what the starters lack

Mar 7, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Bones Hyland (8) reacts to a basket against the Orlando Magic in the third quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Blewett-Imagn Images | Matt Blewett-Imagn ImagesFor much of the season, the Minnesota Timberwolves' bench was their biggest concern. However, since trading for Ayo Dosunmu and signing Kyle Anderson on the buyout market, things have changed. In March, the Timberwolves currently rank 11th in bench scoring; before that, they ranked just 23rd in bench scoring.

The Wolves are in the midst of a 1-3 slump. However, their bench has been a bright spot during this stretch, averaging 45 points, which is good…