The Minnesota Timberwolves have won their last five games, their longest winning streak of the season. On Saturday, they looked to extend that to six games in a matchup against the team with the longest leasing streak and the worst record in the NBA, the Washington Wizards.
The Wizards entered the game having lost their previous 16 games, their second such streak this season and their third in the last 12 months. Their last win came on January 1 against the Chicago Bulls. Their last road win was on October 28 against the Atlanta Hawks, their lone road victory this season.