From a 4-9 start, and then jettisoning Butler (thank God), the Wolves have gone 20-15, despite regularly playing without two of their primary rotation guys (Teague - starting PG, Covington - starting SF), and two of the most used backups - Derrick Rose and Tyus Jones. Oh, and another coaching change. Pretty remarkable that an NBA team in the Western Conference, with all the early season drama, all the injuries, and a coaching change, now stands at 24-24, and is on the cusp of re-taking a playoff spot. Shows a lot about the heart of my Timberwolves team, particularly Karl-Anthony Towns.
I've heard a lot of bullshit the last 10 games or so about the Wolves playing teams with an injured star (Lakers, etc.). Well, the T-Wolves are shorthanded by missing FOUR of their regular players, including three of which that play starter minutes...and yet they are still 20-15 since getting rid of Butler in a ridiculously competitive Western Conference.
I don't expect the Wolves to win tonight down four guys headed into Utah on the second night of a back-to-back. But I'm a pretty proud fan that the team has scratched and clawed its way back to .500 after that 4-9 start and all the injuries, drama, and coaching change.