In the month of February, the Timberwolves led the entire NBA in points per 100 possessions (111.9). Free throws played a big role, but so did better efficiency on shots — more three-pointers and layups, fewer long two-pointers.
Wednesday, then, was a regression in the Wolves' first game in March, a 104-98 loss to Washington at Target Center. From what I can piece together from stats and shot charts, the numbers were startling and almost a perfect mirror:
The Wolves made 11 of 28 shots from between 16 feet and the three-point line and made five of 14 from three-point range. That's 42 long jump shots for a total of 37 points.
The Wizards made 11 of 29 from three-point range and four of 14 on those long twos. That's 43 long jump shots for 41 points.
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