The current dark horse team of the NBA season cannot fail to mention the Timberwolves. This season, with a staggering 15-4 record, they are provisionally at the top of the league, tied with the Celtics in the East. The two players, Karl-Anthony Towns and Naz Reid, are both members of the 180 Club, which is a big reason for their great success. Downs is averaging 22 per game2 points 90 rebounds 31 assist, achieved in shooting percentage, three-point shooting percentage, and free throw percentage. 8% and 911%。
Reed, meanwhile, contributed 12. in 19 games6 points 40 rebounds 07 assists, and the three-way shooting rate is as high as % and 906%。The 180 Club standard is extremely high, and players must meet all three conditions of shooting, three-point and free throw shooting percentage greater than % and 90%. Only nine people in NBA history have accomplished this, and only 2006-07 Hall of Famer Dirk Nowitzki is a senior.
If Towns and Reed can keep up this performance, it will be the first time in NBA history that two players have reached the 180 club standard on the same team. Under head coach Chris Finch, the Timberwolves have been able to find their niche position this season to become the league's top defensive team, with a Team Defensive Effectiveness (DRTG) of 106 this season8. Temporarily ranked first in the league. It is worth mentioning that the Timberwolves have held the top spot in the West for 13 days, which breaks the 34-year record and becomes the team with the most first days in the West.
The Timberwolves' outstanding performance is not only due to the team's defense and the excellent performance of elite players, but also the correct guidance of the coach and the cohesion of the team. Their future is undoubtedly worth looking forward to.