3 Reasons why Minnesota Timberwolves are a better team after the Butler trade

#2 Great defensive display

Portland Trail Blazers v Minnesota Timberwolves

Timberwolves are not a joke now. They are one of the best defensive teams in the NBA right now. In the course of the last nine games, Wolves have improved their net rating by 17.1 points, and the defensive rating has gone up to 101.4, as per StatMuse.

If you look at their previous matches, they have blown out San Antonio Spurs by 39 points and beat Portland Trail Blazers by 16 points. Other games have also been easy for them. These are the results of tremendous defensive performances by the team, led by the newcomer Robert Covington.

They have forced a lot of turnovers on the opponents, and the rebounding has been excellent. The other newcomer Dario Saric has also contributed well as well, especially on the defensive end.

This team is a whole new team now with a lot of energy and the urge to win!