Wolves - Can Edwards continue to evolve, a big-bodied defensive team

Wolves - Can Edwards continue to evolve? The spring of the big team

The Wolves struggled in the regular season last season and were on the verge of collapse several times in a losing streak. However, after the player meeting, the team's record improved.

New aid Randall also began to integrate into the team.

After the team stabilized its record, it secured a direct spot in the Western Conference playoffs.

In the first round, they faced the Lakers joined by Doncic. With almost all experts unanimously optimistic about the Lakers, they easily eliminated the Lakers. In the second round, they faced the Warriors and Curry was injured. The Wolves won again and entered the Western Conference finals again.

Facing the Youth Army Thunder in the Western Conference Finals, they were ultimately unable to resist.

There is no way to go further.

In the new season, the Wolves have basically maintained the lineup that made it to the Western Conference Finals last season, and there have been no major changes during the offseason.

The team's biggest loss is Walker leaving the team as a free agent, which is a big loss to the team's bench.

The biggest news of the offseason for the Wolves is the renewal of Reid's contract, which ensures the strength of the team's substitute interior line. Reid's space attributes are still very popular in the league.

Reed hit a three-pointer

The team's No. 17 rookie Belanger performed well in the preseason and should have a chance to get some playing time in the new season.

Wolves young people will have many opportunities this season.

Dillingham and Shannon both have the ability to enter the rotation.

Dillingham's change of direction shot

The Wolves were an underrated strong team last season, sixth in the league in defensive efficiency and eighth in the league in offensive efficiency. All ranked in the top ten in the league.

Both the number of three-point attempts and the three-point shooting percentage rank in the top five in the league, and he makes many three-pointers accurately. Very balanced without outside lines.

Coupled with the evolution of All-Star Edwards, he is the league's No. 1 ball-handling three-pointer. The Wolves are very competitive.

Gobert's defense inside is still top-notch.

Gobert ravaged the Lakers basket

Randle acted as the second ball-handling point.

Outside lock McDaniels' offense also evolved last season.

After retaining the main lineup this season, the team's record should be relatively stable.

The team also has some problems:

1. Point guard Conley is one year older.

It is unknown whether Dillingham, who the team has focused on training, can take over.

2. Can Edwards continue to evolve?

Especially his ability to break double teams still has a lot of room for improvement.

The Thunder used this move in the Western Conference Finals to completely cut off Edwards' offense.

If Edwards continues to improve, it will be very scary.

Edwards counterattacked and hit a three-pointer with the ball

3. Whether Randall can maintain a high level

Randall played a matchup advantage in the playoffs last season except for the Western Conference Finals, which is the key to the team entering the Western Conference Finals. Whether he can perform well is also the key to the integration of the Wolf's inside and outside.

Randall's iconic singles

4. In addition to McDaniels' lack of a good defender

McDan's steals and counterattacks

McDan's defensive pressure is huge and he is particularly prone to foul trouble. Once he comes off the court, the team's defender will be seriously downgraded.

The team needs to find the right candidate.

5. The substitutes are weaker than the main players.

The Wolf main players are balanced, but the substitutes are relatively young, and there is a big gap between their strength and the main players.

Estimated starting lineup

Conley, Edwards, Madan, Randall, Gobert

Substitute lineup

Dillingham, Shannon, DiVincenzo, Reid, Belanger

DiVincenzo hit a three-pointer after receiving the ball

Overall, the Wolves still maintain a high level of

, especially the starting lineup.

If Edwards can continue to evolve and Randall maintains last season's level, the Wolves still have a chance to stay in the playoffs.

Edwards broke through the paint with the ball and scored

and even had a chance to hit the top half. Their internal and external balance, accurate three-pointers, excellent defense, and top-notch stars make them an important playoff team in the Western Conference.

Projected season record: 48 wins