Finally, it’s happening.
For months Wolves interim coach Sam Mitchell has been encouraging his team to pick up the pace. For weeks point guard Ricky Rubio has talked about the need to run.
“We’ve been on ’em and on ’em and on ’em,” Mitchell said. “And now, for whatever reason, they’re doing it.’’
Over the past six games the Wolves have started to run, getting more easy baskets, a must for a team that struggles at times to shoot well. It’s a natural progression for a young, athletic team. But, as Rubio said, there is still another step to take.