Orlando at Minnesota

It has been so long since the Minnesota Timberwolves have made the playoffs. Over the last few years, expectations have run high for this team, but they continue to disappoint. They got out of the gate quickly this season at 7-3, but have slipped back, having gone just 3-4 over their last seven. One problem area for this team has been the lack of continued effort and focus on the defensive end. The T-Wolves have allowed 113 points or more in more than half of their last 15 games. Orlando has shot the ball poorly in their five game losing streak, but the lack of defensive effort on the part of Minnesota will provide an opportunity here to have a solid offensive game and hang tough. Take the points on Orlando.