Ayo Dosunmu and Bones Hyland are saving the Timberwolves from a disaster

Anyone who regularly watches the Minnesota Timberwolves could tell you that energy and effort are optional on a nightly basis. Thankfully, though, this isn't the case for every player. Ayo Dosunmu and Bones Hyland are two players who bring energy every second they're on the court. Seemingly every game, this saves the Timberwolves' lackluster energy from spiraling out of control.

The two players have slightly different playstyles and ways to inject energy. However, the common theme is that both players push the pace and play with a contagious level of energy that spreads throughout the team. Hyland does so with his microwave scoring, while Dosunmu's defense and downhill scoring typically help the Wolves reach another gear. Bones celebrating after (nearly) every basket he makes isn't a coincidence; it's a way to boost the Wolves' morale, and often they need it.

This constant energy and pace that Dosunmu and Hyland provide has earned them the (amazing) nickname twin turbos.

Dosunmu and Hyland continue to uplift the Timberwolves

Minnesota's 102-92 win over the Boston Celtics is perhaps my favorite example of twin turbos saving the Wolves. It was a typical slow start for the Wolves, who were down 23-14 after the first quarter. Nevertheless, a second quarter eruption (10 points apiece) for both players willed the Timberwolves back into the game, and a 3-point shot from Hyland gave the Wolves a lead heading into halftime.

Hyland finished with a team-high 23 points, with Dosunmu not being far behind him at 17 points. Ayo's activity on the glass (eight rebounds) and ability to organize the offense (six assists) were also just as noteworthy as his scoring contributions.

Crucially, this is far from a one-off occurrence. On a nightly basis, the microwave scoring of Hyland and the all-around impact of Dosunmu keep the Wolves afloat and refocus the team's energy. Frankly, without these two players, the Wolves would likely have several more frustrating losses.

With Anthony Edwards out due to a knee injury, the Wolves are 3-1, and the twin turbos are a massive reason for this success. Ayo is averaging 19 points, 8.0 rebounds, and 5.5 assists on 50/47.4/90 shooting splits. While Bones is averaging 20 points, 2.5 assists, and 2.0 rebounds, with 52.9/44.8/92.9 shooting splits. This stretch proves that these players are capable of scaling up when needed.

Dosunmu and Hyland will help the Timberwolves in the playoffs

There's a little bit of armchair psychologist with this assessment, but bear with me. I think part of the Wolves' inconsistent effort is that the vast majority of the rotation is coming off a conference finals run, with many of them being a part of two straight conference finals appearances.

Hyland was technically on the team last year, but he was on a two-way contract and didn't play in the postseason. He was fighting for his spot in the NBA before this season and was contemplating taking his talents overseas. While Dosunmu had a clear role in the league, he was stuck in NBA purgatory on the Chicago Bulls. This hunger to compete every night from two key players could be tied to the energy they provide.

To make another deep playoff run, the Wolves can't lose the hunger they had two years ago during their first WCF run. Luckily, Dosunmu and Hyland will ensure that it won't happen.

Maybe this theory is wrong, and it simply comes down to their style of play. In any event, this extra energy and pace massively benefit the Wolves. Once the playoffs roll around, the advantages of going full throttle every play will only continue to help the Timberwolves.

Barring a lineup change when everyone is healthy, Dosunmu and Hyland will both come off the bench. This, paired with arguably the league's best sixth man in Naz Reid, gives the Wolves a bench to be reckoned with. Ultimately, Dosunmu and Hyland could help propel the Wolves on another deep playoff run.