Naz Reid is reminding everyone what makes the Timberwolves so dangerous

Minnesota Timberwolves fan favorite Naz Reid is really starting to find his groove this season. It felt like a matter of time that this would happen after a fairly slow start, but it's a great sign for the Wolves nonetheless. Over the last four games, Reid is averaging 15 points, 8.8 rebounds, and 3.3 assists on 51.1/38.5/66.7 shooting splits.

Reid's latest game against the Dallas Mavericks was by far his best game of the season, though. He chipped in a team-high 22 points, 12 rebounds, and two assists. In a game where both Anthony Edwards (13 points on 5-14 shooting) and Julius Randle (12 points on 4-16 shooting) struggled, Reid kept the offense afloat. The Wolves won 120-96 against a depleted Mavs squad.

This should remind people just how many scoring options the Wolves have, which makes them such a dangerous matchup. Yes, beating a 4-11 Mavericks squad that is riddled with injuries isn't exactly a statement win. However, other teams that are more dependent on their stars would have made this a closer game. Not the Wolves, though.

The Wolves are a matchup nightmare, and Reid is a big reason why

Reid is a massive part of what makes the Wolves such a dangerous team. He has a rare blend of size, shooting, and self-creation, which makes him one of the most prolific bench scorers. If Reid can perform like he has over the past week, he will be in a prime position to take home his second Sixth Man of the Year award. Of course, it's too early to discuss award races, but I'm trying to illustrate what level of player Reid is.

The larger point is that having Reid along with two elite creators and other high-level complementary offensive players makes the Wolves a challenging matchup.

The LSU product can give the Wolves some extra juice when the Wolves' offense is dry, which is exactly what he did against the Mavericks. Even in a loss against the Denver Nuggets this past Saturday, his 19 points helped the Wolves stay competitive. When Edwards and/or Randle are having a good night, defenses will double them heavily. Reid's spot-up will make them pay for this strategy.

I don't want to make it sound like this is all Reid. That would be silly, and frankly, it would kind of negate my argument. Jaden McDaniels' growing offensive game and Donte DiVincenzo's elite shooting, likewise, give the Wolves more offensive upside. In a playoff setting, the Wolves can overwhelm teams with this type of scoring. Simply put, they are the fifth-ranked offense for a reason.

While it's fair to have some concerns about the Wolves' championship chances, scoring shouldn't be one of them, and Reid is a key part of that.