MINNEAPOLIS — The possession had shades of Andre Roberson.
The Thunder's defense was already making life miserable on the Timberwolves who were already in a miserable state. Their star, Jimmy Butler, has requested a trade, so the preseason is in the hands of the very reliable Karl-Anthony Towns and the inconsistent Andrew Wiggins.
On said possession of the Thunder's 113-101 win Friday, Paul George and Patrick Patterson dove into the scouting report to exploit the inconsistency. The Thunder pair quickly jumped out to double Wiggins as he dribbled around a screen. George two-hand swatted Wiggins' jump pass down like a blocker at the net in volleyball, then smothered him into an air ball on the ensuing drive.