Fansided · Dec 29, 2015
The Timberwolves Dilemma: Make the playoffs or bottom out?
The Timberwolves seem to be at a very interesting crossroads at this point in the season: do they want to win now, or simply build for the future?
It’s odd to think about, but the Minnesota Timberwolves are still very much in contention for a playoff seed. Surprisingly, it is the Eastern Conference that seems to be the stronger conference in terms of records to this point in the season.
If the season were to end today, the East would have eight teams above the .500 mark in the playoffs plus two over .500 teams that miss the cut. The West would have six teams over .500 with two at or below .500 that would qualify for postseason play.