What can the Timberwolves learn from the NBA Playoffs?

Thomas Shea-USA TODAY Sports In a normal September, the Timberwolves would be readying for media day, preseason, and training camp. Instead, the NBA playoffs are still happening and the Hometown Five are not participants. The long-term effects of six months (or more) without playing basketball for the Timberwolves and the league’s other worst teams will be extremely interesting to monitor this fall.

Anyway, now that we’re halfway through the conference semifinals, there are things for us to learn. Among the biggest things we’ve realized is the importance of numerous ball handlers and guys who can create for themselves and others.

The Raptors have Kyle Lowry, Fred VanVleet, and Marc Gasol.

The…