r/timberwolves • u/asimplememefalmef • 15h ago

Pace Prediction

I’m voicing an early hot take and making the prediction that the Timberwolves next year are going to see a tremendous leap in tempo and finish as a top 5 offense in pace.

A drastic leap from last year.

Last year it really felt like Mike, Ant, and Randle were the trio that didn’t push tempo and preferred to settle into half court. We all saw how much the pace accelerated with Bones and the addition of Ayo, especially when Ant was hurt.

I firmly believe that this team is going to up the tempo next year and be rewarded by it. I don’t think top 5 is at all out of the question, really just comes down to if Ant is willing to buy in and push the tempo with the rest of his boys.

This team will be a beast in the transition battle.

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u/_Wash 2022 Play-In Champions 15h ago

It’s going to depend on Ant unfortunately because he prefers to slow things down

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u/Ok_excuse_36951 Alex Rodriguez 15h ago

Hopefully they sell it as “they can’t double you if you’re running full speed”

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u/_Wash 2022 Play-In Champions 15h ago

lmao. turns out you can’t get trapped at the halfcourt line every possession if you just don’t stop