The Minnesota Timberwolves finished the regular season as one of just five teams that were in the top 10 in both offense and defense -- and a big part of that success was growth from Anthony Edwards and Jaden McDaniels. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) breaks down what both Ant and McDaniels did to improve this season and why it was so impressive. Plus, a look at some of the more disappointing aspects of the season, including overall defensive regression, and a lack of answers in some key roles.

 

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