The first of this game was one that was almost unrecognizable for Minnesota Timberwolves fans. It was lazy rebounding and panicked defense that led to two of the worst defensive quarters the Wolves have played all year. How does one manage to be lazy — or absent of energy — and panicked — or overflowing with energy — all at once?
Well, the Wolves were lazy in their defense of shooters around the arc, surrendering a moderate 5/10 performance from Oklahoma City Thunder superstar Shai Gilegous-Alexander along with 5/7 from Jalen Williams (ouch) and 4/5 from Lu Dort including two threes (ouch-ier).