Breaking down the deal
The Timberwolves and 76ers agreed to a blockbuster trade on Nov. 10, sending Jimmy Butler and Justin Patton to Philadelphia in exchange for Robert Covington, Dario Saric and Jerryd Bayless. Here are some key numbers since the trade was finalized:
Before trade Category Since trade
4-9 Timberwolves record 17-13
8-6 76ers record 20-10
29th in NBA Wolves’ defensive rating 10th in NBA
19.9 ppg Karl-Anthony Towns’ scoring avg. 23.5 ppg
10.8 rpg Towns’ rebounding avg. 13.3 rpg
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