They never led by more than 14, and the Timberwolves cut the lead to 110-105 with 3:39 left on a basket by Ryan Hollins. Hill, however, followed with a three-pointer to keep Minnesota at arm’s length.
“He’s still struggling with his conditioning, his timing, his rhythm,” Rambis said. “He’s adjusting to his weight loss [30 pounds since last season], the new style of ball we’re playing.
“Right now, he’s impatient, putting a lot of pressure on himself to get back to playing the way he knows he can play and we know he can play, too.”
Gomes, who had been listed as the starting power forward, exploded for 23 points on 10-of-13 shooting.
Pecherov, who had been coming off the bench, had eight points and seven boards.
More experiments are sure to follow.
“We have to find guys who can fit,” said Rambis, who is introducing the triangle offense as part of the Wolves’ approach.
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