The Timberwolves haven't liked to play defense much of the season. They haven't liked the losing that results from not playing defense.
If only there was a team they could face on a nightly basis who would allow them not to play much defense while still having a good chance of winning. Enter the Sacramento Kings, who lost once previously to the Wolves and who were hosting the Wolves in a back to back set of games in Sacramento this week.
The Wolves prevailed 134-120 in a game that started out as a track meet and turned into an easy victory down the stretch as Minnesota made just enough defensive stops in the second half to pull away.