On today’s episode, Ryan Eichten and Leo Sun take a look at the Minnesota Timberwolves’ 137-128 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies, the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade landscape, and much more:
— The Timberwolves four-game winning streak came to an end Monday night in another disappointing defensive performance. It was another example of the Wolves playing at a different level depending on who they are facing that night.
— The Timberwolves have enough talent and injury luck with that talent to finish as a top-three
team in the Western Conference, but inconsistent play might prevent them from reaching their ceiling as a team.
— Julius Ranlde struggled to score efficiently as he put up 19 points on 5-14 shooting with Jaren Jackson Jr. providing the defensive resistance. Anthony Edwards scored 39 points, but like most of the Wolves’ roster, did not defend well enough for much of the game.
— On Thursday, the Wolves took down the Oklahoma City Thunder for the second time this season, leading the game from start to finish. The Wolves’ defense played with the right amount of physicality, while the offense rained down 3-pointers.
— Jaden McDaniels has been sensational for the Wolves of late inluding 29 points on 11-14 shooting in Monday’s loss to the Grizzlies. Naz Reid has also had an outstanding week, providing exactly what the Timberwolves needed off the bench.
— With Thursday’s trade deadline looming, all eyes turn to Giannis and the Milwaukee Bucks. It is still to be seen if the Bucks decide to trade Giannis now or wait until the offseason, but the rumblings have been that the Wolves have been one of the most active in pursuit of the two-time MVP.
