The Timberwolves traded for Rudy Gobert in part because Gobert was going to help them with one of their biggest deficiencies a season ago — defensive rebounding.
Gobert is tied for the league lead in rebounds, but the Wolves aren't getting the production they need from other positions, specifically their backcourt.
Memphis converted a lot of these long rebounds into 32 second-chance points. Guards D'Angelo Russell, Jordan McLaughlin and Jaylen Nowell each finished Friday's game without registering a board.
The Wolves are 5-8 through their first 13 games, and they have not improved at one of their prime weaknesses.