Newly healthy stars and rising young players could shift the power dynamics in both conferences. But if the Nets and the Lakers can recover from off-season drama, they may be the teams to beat.
Towns, the Timberwolves center, said he’s never doubted himself and now he has the right team behind him. “Whatever it takes to win, we will do as a team,” he said.
Karl-Anthony Towns and Anthony Edwards have helped Minnesota improve over the last year, but the play-in tournament could add a fresh hurdle to their playoff bid.