Timberwolves defense dimming Suns in first-round series Minnesota has stifled Phoenix in the first two games of their playoff series. Author: Nolan O'Hara Apr 25, 2024 In this story: Timberwolves Timberwolves Suns timberwolves news Timberwolves defense All season long, the Timberwolves have won games on the back of their defense. It resulted in a 56-26 regular-season record, the second-best mark in franchise history. They had far and away the best defensive rating in the NBA, allowing just 108.4 points per 100 possessions. That's a full 2.2 points better than the second-best Boston Celtics. Even still, what they've been doing in the postseason feels a little bit different. In a blowout 120-95
W | L | Pct | GB | |
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57 | 25 | .695 | 0.0 | |
57 | 25 | .695 | 0.0 | |
56 | 26 | .683 | 1.0 | |
31 | 51 | .378 | 26.0 | |
21 | 61 | .256 | 36.0 |