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MINNEAPOLIS, MN - OCTOBER 27: Jimmy Butler #23 and Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the Minnesota Timberwolves speak to each other during the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on October 27, 2017 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - OCTOBER 27: Jimmy Butler #23 and Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the Minnesota Timberwolves speak to each other during the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on October 27, 2017 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN – OCTOBER 24: Nemanja Bjelica #8 of the Minnesota Timberwolves looks on during the game against the Indiana Pacers on October 24, 2017 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – OCTOBER 24: Nemanja Bjelica #8 of the Minnesota Timberwolves looks on during the game against the Indiana Pacers on October 24, 2017 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images

6. Nemanja Bjelica (7)

Season averages: 15.5 MPG – 8.3 PPG – 2.3 RPG – 0.2 BPG – 56.7% FG – 58.8% 3PT – 100% FT

Weekly average: 19.2 MPG – 9.3 PPG – 1.7 RPG – 0.3 BPG – 56.3% FG – 50% 3PT – 100% FT

If you expected Nemanja Bjelica to cool off this week, we wouldn’t blame you.

But you would be so very wrong.

His hands stayed flaming hot, converting on exactly 50 percent his 3’s, shooting four per game.

His only poor game for the week, suprisingly, was the win over the Thunder. Bjelica attempted just one 3-pointer on the night (which he hit, obviously) and – like every other bench player that night – the Timberwolves were beaten while he was on the court.

Rebounding is another area that has been concerning in the early part of this season for Bjelica, his first week wasn’t horrible, but his  1.7 boards a game this week wont cut it for Bjelly, even as a stretch four.

Still, Bjelica’s rising minutes per game will bring a smile to every Wolves fans’ face. His impressive shooting is a welcome sight for a team that looks deprived of shooters who can be depended on.

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