Official Site of the Timberwolves · Apr 15, 2018
To Beat The Rockets, Wolves Know They Need To Be Aggressive
Julian Andrews
Web Editorial Associate
There’s a certain type of play that you see from winning teams in the NBA playoffs. They’re intense but in control, aggressive yet focused, physical but calculated. No matter who you’re playing, those traits are a recipe for success.
Facing the first game of what should be an intense series on the road, it’s going to be very important for the Wolves to come out tonight prepared to play from the opening tip. There is not enough room for error to spot the Rockets a few early baskets, or for the Wolves to take their time getting their intensity up. Jeff Teague, who has never missed the playoffs since being drafted in 2009, knows this well: