Both Shabazz Napier and Andrew Wiggins were clear on Saturday night after the Timberwolves fell to Oklahoma City for their ninth straight loss: Don’t blame the system. Blame the players.
Given the Wolves’ trouble over the past few months, which includes losses in 23 of their past 28 games, it would be fair to wonder if the new style of play they are installing this season under President Gersson Rosas and coach Ryan Saunders actually works. To some of the players, the answer is a strong yes.
“Learning the system is cool. It works,” Wiggins said. “It worked at the beginning of the year.