Further proof came in Salt Lake City Saturday night:
When the Timberwolves defend, really defend, with aggression, energh and physical play – they can compete with anyone.
That brings us back to the Wolves game with the Utah Jazz, owners of the best record in the NBA and a home record bordering on the ridiculous.
How's this for ridiculous: The 44-16 Jazz have lost four home games this season. Two have come to the Wolves. After the Wolves, porous for the first 12 minutes, was all but impenetrable over the final 36. Down 17 early, and down 16 mid-way through the second quarter, the Wolves spent the rest of the game playing some of its best defense of the season in a 101-96 victory.