Lavine-less Wolves

[thumbert020]

With the unfortunate loss of Zach Lavine, the Wolves find themselves at 22-35 at the break. The team is 4-6 in its last 10 games and finished with a strong victory in Denver last night. 
Now, I never like to say that an injury is a positive thing for a team, but if you were going to try to look at the ''glass half full'' type of approach, you could say that with the injury to Lavine more Wolves have gotten an opportunity to step up in his absence. Players like Rush, Dunn, Jones and Stevenson (before the ankle sprain) have gotten a chance to eat up some more minutes and produce at a high level. I think with the increased opportunity for these players, it could end up helping them in the long run and as far as development for the younger players and some much needed chemistry amongst the team.

Do you think the Wolves could find some silver lining in Lavine's absence?
What have you seen from the Wolves, since Lavine went down, that has given you some new found hope for the club?

[brandonwarne52]

I think Wiggins has looked terrific, though I do wish -- and maybe I'm alone here -- he'd distribute a bit more.

[thumbert020]

Absolutely, that'll be the next development in his game. He's increased his scoring, 3-point percentage (overall percentage from the field as well).
He's progressing nicely! To take the next step,though he needs to expand what he does off of the ball.

[brandonwarne52]

I feel like if he drives, the ball is never coming out. I feel like he could open up the team's perimeter game by changing that up -- even just a little bit.

Now, that might be a spot where not having LaVine hurts. Someone has to hit those threes.