Their defense is crazy good this season. They also have held their opponents to the lowest field goal percentage and lowest 3 point percentage at 41.6% and 31.3% respectively.
And while player defensive rating is not the best stat, it is still interesting to note that among players with at least 20mpg this season, the Timberwolves have 6 players in the Top 10 player defensive rating.
Gobert might have a shot at another DPOY, if they continue their defensive dominance and if the narrative allows for it.
https://www.statmuse.com/nba/ask/teams-leading-in-defensive-rating
Don’t forget not having DLo throwing live ball turnovers. We were top 5 in the half court last season defensively but had a lot of transition points scored on us.
Don’t forget NAW doing NAW things.