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Timberwolves vs. Wizards: Wolves seeking first win of 2017

ByTerrence Verwayne|
Mar 25, 2016; Washington, DC, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Zach LaVine (8) looks to shoot as Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) defends during the first half at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 25, 2016; Washington, DC, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Zach LaVine (8) looks to shoot as Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) defends during the first half at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
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Jan 3, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Tom Thibodeau talks with center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) during the first quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 3, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Tom Thibodeau talks with center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) during the first quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Game Prediction

If the Timberwolves are able to keep the Wizards out of the paint and win the bench unit battle, then they will have a good chance to win this game. Unfortunately for them, those are the two areas that they have struggled in all season.

Minnesota currently ranks 26th in the league in allowing opponents to score from inside and their issues on the bench has been well-documented. The good news is that the Wizards’ bench is just as bad and a place where the Wolves can take advantage.

I think this will be a fast-paced game and one that will benefit the Wolves, who for the first time this year might actually have more depth than their opponent.

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I’m going to go out on a limb here and predict a 112-109 victory by the Timberwolves for their first win of 2017.

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