More and more, the accepted offensive formula for winning in the NBA includes lots of three-pointers, lots of layups or dunks, but not a whole lot of what comes in-between.
In that regard, the Timberwolves continue to zig while the rest of the league zags. So far, it's working. Minnesota just wound up a 5-0 homestand — on the second in franchise history — with a one-sided victory over Portland.
In five games against four teams currently in NBA playoff position, the Wolves won the five games by an average of almost 18 points. For just the second time in team history the Wolves won five straight games, all by 10 or more points.