Through the Fire
The Timberwolves finished a daunting eight-game stretch with their 123-109 win over the Clippers on Tuesday. Their final 11 games show an easier route as they try to reach the playoffs for the first time in 13 seasons.
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3-5 Record —
.638 Opp. win % .415
8 Opp. over .500 4
38-26 Record at start 41-31
41-31 Record at finish —
3rd Playoff spot at start 7th
8th Playoff spot at finish —
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