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MINNEAPOLIS, MN - JANUARY 27: Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the Minnesota Timberwolves handles 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)

Karl-Anthony Towns has become a different kind of monster on the glass

Timberwolves Wrap: Wolves complete season sweep over Pelicans

What To Watch For: Timberwolves vs. Pelicans

Timberwolves Power Rankings: Wolves hit rough patch

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - DECEMBER 31: Jimmy Butler #23, Tyus Jones #1, Karl-Anthony Towns #32 and Jamal Crawford #11 of the Minnesota Timberwolves celebrate on the bench against the Indiana Pacers during the second half at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on December 31, 2017 in Indianapolis, Indiana. 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 Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Taking a look at the Timbrewolves’ pre-All-Star Game schedule

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - FEBRUARY 1: Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the Minnesota Timberwolves handles the ball against the Milwaukee Bucks on February 1, 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)

Timberwolves Wrap: Wolves dominate Bucks

LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 22: Los Angeles Clippers head coach Doc Rivers jokes with Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Tom Thibodeau before an NBA game between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Los Angeles Clippers on January 22, 2018 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Timberwolves Roundup: Thibodeau on coaching role models

OAKLAND, CA - JANUARY 25: Head coach Tom Thibodeau of the Minnesota Timberwolves complains about a call during their game against the Golden State Warriors at ORACLE Arena on January 25, 2018 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 the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

The Minnesota Timberwolves’ road struggles are starting to add up

TORONTO, ON - JANUARY 30: Kyle Lowry #7 of the Toronto Raptors looks to make a pass past Jimmy Butler #23 of the Minnesota Timberwolves in an NBA game at the Air Canada Centre on January 30, 2018 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Raptors defeated the Timberwolves 109-104. NOTE TO USER: user expressly acknowledges and agrees by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images Licence Agreement. (Photo by Claus Andersen/ Getty Images)

Timberwolves Wrap: One slips away in Toronto

PORTLAND, OR - JANUARY 24: Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the Minnesota Timberwolves looks on against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center on January 24, 2018 in Portland, Oregon.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 Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images)

Karl-Anthony Towns is taking fewer shots than ever before

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - JANUARY 20: Kyle Lowry #7 of the Toronto Raptors shoots the ball against the Minnesota Timberwolves on January 20, 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)

What To Watch For: Timberwolves at Raptors

OAKLAND, CA - JANUARY 25: Head coach Tom Thibodeau of the Minnesota Timberwolves complains about a call during their game against the Golden State Warriors at ORACLE Arena on January 25, 2018 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 the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Minnesota Timberwolves: What went wrong on the final play against the Atlanta Hawks

ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 29: Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the Minnesota Timberwolves reacts during the game against the Atlanta Hawks at Philips Arena on January 29, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. 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 Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Timberwolves Wrap: Wolves collapse in Atlanta

HOUSTON, TX - JANUARY 18: Jimmy Butler #23 of the Minnesota Timberwolves takes a shot defended by Clint Capela #15 of the Houston Rockets in the second half at Toyota Center on January 18, 2018 in Houston, Texas. 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 Tim Warner/Getty Images)

What To Watch For: Timberwolves at Hawks

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - NOVEMBER 24: Justin Patton #24. Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)

How is Timberwolves rookie Justin Patton faring in the G-League?

HOUSTON, TX - JANUARY 18: Chris Paul #3 of the Houston Rockets controls the ball on the baseline defended by Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the Minnesota Timberwolves and Jimmy Butler #23 in the first half at Toyota Center on January 18, 2018 in Houston, Texas. 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 Tim Warner/Getty Images)

Checking in on the Timberwolves’ deployment of ICE defense

LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 22: Andrew Wiggins #22 of the Minnesota Timberwolves goes to the basket against the LA Clippers on January 22, 2018 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, 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 the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

How did Andrew Wiggins fare in Jimmy Butler’s absence?

OAKLAND, CA - JANUARY 25: Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors handles the ball during the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on January 25, 2018 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 2018 NBAE (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images)

Western Conference landscape is challenging for the Timberwolves

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - JANUARY 27: Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the Minnesota Timberwolves drives to the basket 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)

Timberwolves Wrap: Wolves escape with win over Nets

NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 3: Spencer Dinwiddie #8 of the Brooklyn Nets drives past Tyus Jones #1 of the Minnesota Timberwolves in an NBA basketball game on January 3, 2018 at Barclays Center in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. Nets won 98-97. 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 License agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice (Photo by Paul Bereswill/Getty Images)

What To Watch For: Timberwolves vs. Nets

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - JANUARY 12: Tyus Jones #1 of the Minnesota Timberwolves defends against the New York Knicks during the game on January 12, 2018 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)

Timberwolves guard Tyus Jones has become an elite defender

OAKLAND, CA - JANUARY 25: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors reacts after making a three-point basket over Jamal Crawford #11 of the Minnesota Timberwolves at ORACLE Arena on January 25, 2018 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 the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Timberwolves Wrap: Warriors’ 3-point barrage downs Wolves

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - JANUARY 14: Marcus Georges-Hunt #13 and Andrew Wiggins #22 of the Minnesota Timberwolves during the game against the Portland Trail Blazers on January 14, 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)

Timberwolves Power Rankings: No Butler, no worries

PORTLAND, OR - JANUARY 24: Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the Minnesota Timberwolves looks on against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center on January 24, 2018 in Portland, Oregon.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 Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images)

Timberwolves Wrap: Wolves lose in Portland

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)

Timberwolves Roundup: Butler and Towns are everyone’s All-Stars

Jimmy Butler and Karl-Anthony Towns of the Minnesota Timberwolves. (Photo by Gene Sweeney Jr./Getty Images)

Timberwolves All-Star Selections: Twitter reacts

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - JANUARY 10: Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the Minnesota Timberwolves and Jimmy Butler #23 of the Minnesota Timberwolves high five during the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on January 10, 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 Jordan Johnson/NBAE via Getty Images)

Butler and Towns to represent Timberwolves in All-Star Game

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - JANUARY 14: Jamal Crawford #11 of the Minnesota Timberwolves speaks to the media after the game against the Portland Trail Blazers on January 14, 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)

Could Jamal Crawford be a Sixth Man of the Year candidate again?