After a late-game meltdown against the Phoenix Suns, it's easy to feel pessimistic about the Minnesota Timberwolves, who are now 0-6 against teams with a .500 or better record. However, not all was bad in this game; the most notable positive for me is that the Wolves forced a season high 27 turnovers.
In the earliest stages of this season, the Wolves' defense was a clear concern. Per Cleaning the Glass (which filters out garbage time), the Wolves ranked 26th in defensive rating for the first eight games of the season. Thankfully, in the last eight games, Minnesota ranks second in defensive rating.