Timberwolves vs. Wizards: Wolves seeking first win of 2017

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Mar 25, 2016; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) drives to the basket as Minnesota Timberwolves guard Ricky Rubio (9) defends during overtime at Verizon Center. Minnesota Timberwolves defeated Washington Wizards 132-129 in double overtime. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports /

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Record: 16-18 (13-6 home, 3-12 road)

Starting Lineup

PG – John Wall (23.5 PPG, 10 APG, 4.5 RPG, 2.3 SPG)

SG – Bradley Beal (22.1 PPG, 3.6 APG, 2.7 RPG, 1.0 SPG)

SF – Otto Porter (14.1 PPG, 6.6 RPG, 1.4 APG, 1.6 SPG)

PF – Markieff Morris (12.8 PPG, 5.8 RPG, 1.6 APG, 1.1 SPG)

C – Marcin Gortat (11.5 PPG, 12.0 RPG, 1.9 APG, 1.0 BPG)

Key Reserves

The Wizards are just as thin (if not thinner) on the bench as the Timberwolves. Second-year small forward Kelly Oubre, Jr. is a talented player but relatively inexperienced and is their main cog coming off the bench but is only averaging 5.7 points per game this season.

Former first-round pick Trey Burke failed to live up to expectations in Utah and has been given another chance in Washington where he is trying to solidify a home for himself as the backup point guard to John Wall. He’s been quiet for most of the season but is capable of having an outburst from time-to-time, as was the case in the Wizards win against the Brooklyn Nets on December 30th when he dropped 27 points on 10-of-12 shooting in 30 minutes of play.

Marcus Thorton is, and always has been, a scorer. He doesn’t provide much else but his ability to get points in quick spurts is something the Timberwolves second unit needs to be aware of.

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