Playoff Time: Breaking Down The Timberwolves-Rockets Series

NBA: Houston Rockets at Minnesota Timberwolves

I can guarantee that guys like Jimmy Butler, Karl-Anthony Towns and head coach Tom Thibodeau aren’t just satisfied with making the playoffs…. They want to win. “People aren’t expecting us to win, but we are. That’s what we’re here for,” said Butler.

NBA: Minnesota Timberwolves at Washington Wizards
Mar 13, 2018; Washington, DC, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) is congratulated by forward Andrew Wiggins (22) after hitting a three point basket against the Washington Wizards during the second half at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports

Now, is beating the Houston Rockets who finished the year with the leagues best record and who happened to have one of the single greatest offensive seasons in the history of the NBA a realistic goal?

Probably not. But for the length of my article’s sake, why not make it interesting?

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Here is a full breakdown of how the Minnesota Timberwolves can beat the Houston Rockets (or at least make it competitive).

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