The defense the champs don't want to play
The Minnesota Timberwolves at the top of the west with the NBA's highest rated defense. This detailed film breakdown explores why Minnesota's defense is better in 2024, what's changed with Karl-Anthony Towns and Anthony Edwards, their effective zone, big wings, and Rudy Gobert's underrated mobility as a candidate for Defensive Player of the Year.
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