Playing Out the String

We've almost made it to the end of the line. Only one more game against Sacramento remains in this clunker of a season. I just have a few scattered thoughts about the end of the season.

At 24 wins, the Wolves already are guaranteed of having a better won-loss record than last season. Although, that will amount to no better than a three game improvement over last year. Also, considering that 10 of those wins came in January. I'd argue that makes the rest of the season even more disappointing than last year. Only the latest stretch of games holds anything encouraging outside of January's hot play.

The Wolves have a chance to finish 5-4 in their final nine games. Sure, they have beat some teams mailing it in like the Clippers and Warriors, but they also beat the Jazz (in Utah) and only lost by two in Dallas. It looks like they may be finally starting to learn to play without Al Jefferson. Also out for this stretch has been Randy Foye. I think this is more evidence that Foye is still not worthy of being named a starter in the NBA. If the Wolves could include him in a package for a second top ten draft pick or above average veteran this summer, I would be all for it.

Finally, the Wolves will finish with the 6th worst record or tied for the 5th worst record. While I'd love a few extra ping pong balls in the lotto, the difference between tied at five or being alone at six is pretty small. I say just go out and beat Sacramento and try to get back some good karma to make up for "Mark Madsen's how not to shoot 3-pointers" exhibition a few years ago.