NBA Power Rankings: The West Gets Richer
By JT Tomiyama
Dec 14, 2014; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Flip Saunders talks to his team during the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Lakers at Target Center. The Lakers defeated the Timberwolves 100-94. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports
. Minnesota Timberwolves. 27. team. 86. <p>The Wolves have a defensive rating of 112.4 which is good for 28th in league. That rating probably won’t improve as they just traded arguably their best wing defender in Corey Brewer. He led their team in steals as well with 2.3 a game. The rebuild and youth movement is in full effect for Flip Saunders. Andrew Wiggins will get more minutes and all their young guns including Zach LaVine will get a chance to prove themselves. Rubio returning from injury should help bring some leadership to this squad.</p> <p>Kevin Martin is averaging 20.4 ppg but it will be interesting to see if a contending team will be after his services. Having a proven scorer coming off the bench is something every playoff team covets. Seeing how the Rubio, Wiggins and Bennet fare will be something to keep your eyes on.</p><div class=. (5-20)
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Minnesota Timberwolves (5-20)
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The Wolves have a defensive rating of 112.4 which is good for 28th in league. That rating probably won’t improve as they just traded arguably their best wing defender in Corey Brewer. He led their team in steals as well with 2.3 a game. The rebuild and youth movement is in full effect for Flip Saunders. Andrew Wiggins will get more minutes and all their young guns including Zach LaVine will get a chance to prove themselves. Rubio returning from injury should help bring some leadership to this squad.
Kevin Martin is averaging 20.4 ppg but it will be interesting to see if a contending team will be after his services. Having a proven scorer coming off the bench is something every playoff team covets. Seeing how the Rubio, Wiggins and Bennet fare will be something to keep your eyes on.
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