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Comparing the Timberwolves to Each Eighth-Seed

By Serenity Bishop

Mar 18, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Tyus Jones (1) dribbles the ball as Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) defends during the third quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 18, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Tyus Jones (1) dribbles the ball as Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) defends during the third quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 13, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves dancer performs during the second half against the New Orleans Pelicans at Target Center. The Timberwolves won 144-109.Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 13, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves dancer performs during the second half against the New Orleans Pelicans at Target Center. The Timberwolves won 144-109.Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports /

Conclusion

The conclusion I came up with, is that the Timberwolves have arguably four of the best starters in the starting fives out of these three teams.

The Pistons and Rockets got to the playoffs with a 41-41 and 44-38 records, respectively. Minnesota boasted a 29-53 record. Despite the clear superstar talent that James Harden is and the experience of the Pistons, it’s kind of tough to understand why these teams made it but the Timberwolves were so far away.

The Timberwolves possess two future superstars in Wiggins and Karl Anthony-Towns, an above-average point guard in Rubio, and a likely future-All-Star in Zach Lavine.

Of course, the Timberwolves have to fix the bench, which is likely the main reason why the Pistons and Rockets made the playoffs and Minnesota didn’t. However, once they fix the bench, the T-wolves are in the playoffs.

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A bold prediction: The Timberwolves will be in the playoffs next season. Wiggins and KAT will take even more strides forward in becoming a superstars and if the team can solidify the bench and power forward, there is no reason why they shouldn’t be in the playoffs.

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