Fansided · Jun 4, 2018
Can the Timberwolves win the Northwest Division next season?
Despite finishing eighth in the Western Conference this season, the Timberwolves came second to last in the Northwest Division. Although divisional standings only come into play in late-stage tie breakers, the Timberwolves will need to finish better than fourth to increase their conference standing next season.
Out of six divisions in the NBA, the Timberwolves were part of the closest-finishing group. The top and bottom of the Northwest Division were split by just three games. The Northwest Division also happens to be the only group not to have a team under 30 wins, with the lowest-placed Denver Nuggets finishing one behind the Wolves on 46 wins.