Timberwolves coach Chris Finch pledged there would be a "new reality" after the All-Star break for the Timberwolves.
Thursday's performance, however, seemed like more fantasy than reality. In no way did the Wolves resemble the team that took the floor on a nightly basis before the All-Star break.
For once, the Wolves were the steamroller instead of the steamrolled as they defeated the Pelicans 135-105 in a cakewalk in New Orleans.
Instead of blowing a fourth-quarter lead, the Wolves (8-29) blew their opponents out of the gym.
Instead of playing mediocre defense, the Wolves hunkered down on the end of the floor, and instead of clanking threes, the Wolves finally hit a decent amount (19 of 40).