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Timberwolves’ first 2 games have proven that physicality issues were overblown

The worries about the Timberwolves struggling against physical teams haven't shown up in their first two games.

Published: Saturday, 24 October 2026 at 6:00 PM
Timberwolves’ first 2 games have proven that physicality issues were overblown
Key Things to Know
  • Writer Kenny Kluska argues Minnesota has proven early concerns about their size and physicality were overblown.
  • Minnesota started the season 2-0 with blowout wins, including a 115-93 victory over the Orlando Magic.
  • The Timberwolves outrebounded their first two opponents by a combined margin of 113 to 77.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Dunking with Wolves writer Kenny Kluska argues that the Minnesota Timberwolves have disproved offseason concerns regarding their lack of size and physicality. Minnesota opened the regular season 2-0 with dominant double-digit victories, defeating their first opponent 131-105 before beating the Orlando Magic 115-93 on Friday.

Kluska highlights that despite losing Julius Randle and Naz Reid, Minnesota has dominated the glass by outrebounding opponents 113-77 overall and 39-12 on the offensive boards. Supported by Rudy Gobert, Jaden McDaniels, and Ayo Dosunmu, the writer believes the Timberwolves can sustain their success across the 82-game schedule.

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