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Timberwolves Power Rankings: Wolves hit rough patch

By Jake Paynting

LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 25 Karl-Anthony Towns #32 Jeff Teague #0 Jimmy Butler #23 and Andrew Wiggins #22 of the Minnesota Timberwolves. (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 25 Karl-Anthony Towns #32 Jeff Teague #0 Jimmy Butler #23 and Andrew Wiggins #22 of the Minnesota Timberwolves. (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN – JANUARY 27: Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the Minnesota Timberwolves shoots the ball against the Brooklyn Nets on January 27, 2018 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 2018 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – JANUARY 27: Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the Minnesota Timberwolves shoots the ball against the Brooklyn Nets on January 27, 2018 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 2018 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images) /

1. Jimmy Butler (3)

Season stats: 36.9 MPG – 21.8 PPG – 5.4 RPG – 5.0 APG – 47.4% FG – 35.9% 3PT – 86.6% FT

Weekly stats: 36.6 MPG – 23.3 PPG – 6.0 RPG – 4.7 APG – 43.5% FG – 44.4% 3PT – 86.7% FT

Despite missing the first two outings of the week, Jimmy Butler returned to his usual rankings-leading programming when he made his return to the court against the Brooklyn Nets.

Jimmy G. was missing his usual bucket-getting efficiency in his first game back, shooting just 4-of-14 from the field on the night, though his tendency to live at the free throw line was present as usual as he went 12-for-14 from the line to finish with 21 points. Butler also chipped in six rebounds, five assists, two steals and a block to round out a pretty nice box score for the now- four-time All-Star.

This clip shows just how much hustle, heart and basketball IQ the 28-year-old possesses:

Despite the two losses to end the power rankings week, Jimmy G. Buckets was back to his best. He dropped 27 points, seven rebounds and three assists against the Hawks before having 25 points, five rebounds and six assists in the Toronto loss.

Butler continues to be the best Timberwolves player most every night he suits up and it has been a blessing for Wolves and NBA fans alike to watch every single night.

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