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Minnesota Timberwolves: 5 Bold Predictions After The All-Star Break

By Brian Sampson

Dec 19, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Tom Thibodeau reacts to a call on the court during the second half against the Phoenix Suns at Target Center. The Timberwolves won 115-108. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 19, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Tom Thibodeau reacts to a call on the court during the second half against the Phoenix Suns at Target Center. The Timberwolves won 115-108. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports /
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May 12, 2015; Cleveland, OH, USA; Chicago Bulls head coach Tom Thibodeau reacts in the fourth quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers in game five of the second round of the NBA Playoffs at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports
May 12, 2015; Cleveland, OH, USA; Chicago Bulls head coach Tom Thibodeau reacts in the fourth quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers in game five of the second round of the NBA Playoffs at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports /

The Minnesota Timberwolves are at a pivotal point in their development. Here are five bold predictions for the rest of their 2016-17 season.

The Minnesota Timberwolves have had a roller coaster of a season so far in 2016-17. They have loads of promising young talent on their roster, but that has not yet led to victories. On the plus side, Andrew Wiggins and Karl-Anthony Towns have had monster seasons for the T-Wolves, and you can add Zach LaVine to that list as well.

On the minus side is the obvious ACL tear to Zach LaVine and what that might mean for his future. Ricky Rubio’s development appears to have completely stalled. Kris Dunn has not lived up to expectations and has been a colossal disappointment during his rookie campaign.

The Minnesota Timberwolves had expectations of at least competing for one of the last playoff spots in the West. Even though, as of today, they sit only 3.5 games out of the eighth seed, it isn’t quite how everyone imagined with a 22-35 record.

With 25 games left in the 2016-17 NBA season, there is still a lot that can happen. Here are five bold predictions about what is going to happen down the home stretch for the Minnesota Timberwolves.

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