In order for the Minnesota Timberwolves to stay near the top of the Western Conference, they need to reverse their trend of poor play against the Eastern Conference, as they start the New Year playing six of their next ten games against the East.
The Wolves have secured 20 of their 24 victories against the West which will help them when it comes down to the playoffs. Unfortunately, they have eight of their 14 losses against the East.
They have the second-worst record against the Eastern Conference (4-8) and only the Memphis Grizzlies have a worse record against the East (1-11).