GETTING DEFENSIVE
Since the trade that sent Jimmy Butler to Philadelphia for Robert Covington, Dario Saric and Jerryd Bayless, the Wolves defense has markedly improved. After holding just one team under 110 points in their first 13 games this season, the Wolves have held their past three opponents to 100 or less. Here's where they rank for the season and in the last four games in some key categories:
Season rankingCategoryPast four
111.1 (25th)Defensive rating (points per 100 possessions)100.5 (5th)
46.1 (15th)Opponent field goal percentage41.6 (2nd)
37.0 (25th)Opponent three-point percentage34.8 (14th)
68.2 (29th)Defensive rebound percentage71.9 (15th)
-4.8 (24th)Net rating+2.9 (14th)
