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Timberwolves' Zach LaVine could be moving into starting role

By Marcus R. Fuller

mfuller@pioneerpress.com

It took arguably the worst defensive performance of the season to force the Timberwolves into a corner where they feel like changes are necessary.

Wolves coach Sam Mitchell came to a realization after Tuesday's 112-100 loss to the Denver Nuggets that his team not only can't shoot three-pointers but also doesn't run well in transition.

That translates to an offensively challenged group, which screams for a different lineup.

"I've got an idea right now," Mitchell said. "But I want to sleep on it and make sure.