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Minnesota Timberwolves Power Rankings: Can anyone catch KAT?

By Jake Paynting

OAKLAND, CA - NOVEMBER 8: Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the Minnesota Timberwolves looks on against the Golden State Warriors on November 8, 2017 at ORACLE Arena in Oakland, California. 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 Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images)
OAKLAND, CA - NOVEMBER 8: Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the Minnesota Timberwolves looks on against the Golden State Warriors on November 8, 2017 at ORACLE Arena in Oakland, California. 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 Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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MIAMI, FL – OCTOBER 30: Tyus Jones #1 of the Minnesota Timberwolves handles the ball during the game against the Miami Heat at the American Airlines Arena on October 30, 2017 in Miami Florida. 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 Issac Baldizon/NBAE via Getty Images)
MIAMI, FL – OCTOBER 30: Tyus Jones #1 of the Minnesota Timberwolves handles the ball during the game against the Miami Heat at the American Airlines Arena on October 30, 2017 in Miami Florida. 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 Issac Baldizon/NBAE via Getty Images) /

7. Tyus Jones (9)

Season stats: 14.4 MPG – 3.0 PPG – 2.0 APG – 0.5 SPG – 39.4% FG – 36.4% 3PT – 90% FT

Weekly stats: 13.7 MPG – 2.7 PPG – 2.0 APG – 1.0 SPG – 44.4% FG

It was a rough start to the season for Tyus Jones, but now, into the fourth week of his third NBA year, Jones has started to finally show why so many have always held faith in him.

Jones’ stats might not be mind-blowing, but his impact on the game is huge when the Timberwolves – *cough* Jeff Teague *cough* – are struggling to find the offensive game plan.

There have been loud calls for more minutes for the Duke product around the Timberwolves fan base lately and for good reason.

Jones has shown that despite his lack of size, he is an excellent team defender whose quick hands cause problems for sloppy dribblers. He has also shown once again that he excels in setting up the offense and playing to his teammate’s strengths.

Tyus Jones may have some troubling holding down his newfound ranking position, but his rise this week is a reward for his impressive play.

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