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Defensive woes must come to an end for Wolves

If you had to choose, would you rather have the best offensive team and the worst defensive team in the NBA or would you rather have the best defensive team and the worst offensive team?

It’s a good question for Wolves fans to ponder in light of last season and the current roster.

At that time, the Timberwolves hadn’t made the playoffs in nine seasons, but they were improving and entertaining – especially offensively. The Wolves had a chance to make the playoffs in the shortened lockout season in 2011-12, but Ricky Rubio tore his ACL in March and the Wolves’ playoff hopes were over.