With the Timberwolves down 0-2 in a first-round matchup against the Houston Rockets, the team with the most 3-pointers made and attempted, the issues appear even more glaring for the Wolves.
While Minnesota finished the regular season averaging the eighth-highest point total in the NBA despite their lack of 3-pointers, some might reason that threes don’t need to be a part of the Wolves’ offensive attack.
Houston, Boston, Cleveland, Toronto and Golden State have all been dominant teams in the NBA this season, and each of them finished top-eight in 3-pointers made. A lift for the Wolves could see an even better offensive side, and might leave the Wolves in a better place than the eighth seed in the West come playoff time next spring.