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Roster

NO PLAYER POS HT WT DOB COL
0 D’Angelo Russell PG 6-3 193 February 23, 1996 Ohio State
1 Anthony Edwards SG 6-4 225 August 5, 2001 Georgia
3 Jaden McDaniels PF 6-9 185 September 29, 2000 Washington
4 Jaylen Nowell SG 6-4 201 July 9, 1999 Washington
5 Malik Beasley SG 6-4 187 November 26, 1996 Florida State
6 Jordan McLaughlin PG 5-11 185 April 9, 1996 USC
8 Jarred Vanderbilt PF 6-8 214 April 3, 1999 Kentucky
9 Leandro Bolmaro SF 6-6 200 September 11, 2000  
10 Jake Layman SF 6-8 209 March 7, 1994 Maryland
11 Naz Reid C 6-9 264 August 26, 1999 LSU
12 Taurean Prince PF 6-6 218 March 22, 1994 Baylor
13 Nathan Knight PF 6-8 253 September 20, 1997 William & Mary
20 Josh Okogie SG 6-4 213 September 1, 1998 Georgia Tech
22 Patrick Beverley PG 6-2 180 July 12, 1988 Arkansas
25 McKinley Wright IV PG 5-11 192 October 25, 1998 Colorado
30 Chris Silva PF 6-8 234 September 19, 1996 South Carolina
32 Karl-Anthony Towns C 7-0 248 November 15, 1995 Kentucky
55 Greg Monroe C 6-11 265 June 4, 1990 Georgetown

Regular Season Per Game

Player Pos Age GP GS MP PTS TRB AST STL BLK TOV FGA FGM FG% 3PA 3PM 3P% FTA FTM FT%
Karl-Anthony Towns C 26 74 74 33.5 24.6 9.8 3.6 1.0 1.1 3.1 16.4 8.7 .529 4.9 2.0 .410 6.3 5.2 .822
Anthony Edwards SG 20 72 72 34.3 21.3 4.8 3.8 1.5 0.6 2.6 17.3 7.6 .441 8.4 3.0 .357 3.9 3.1 .786
D’Angelo Russell PG 25 65 65 32.0 18.1 3.3 7.1 1.0 0.3 2.5 15.0 6.2 .411 8.0 2.7 .340 3.7 3.0 .825
Malik Beasley SG 25 79 18 25.0 12.1 2.9 1.5 0.5 0.2 0.5 10.8 4.2 .391 8.1 3.0 .377 0.8 0.6 .817
Patrick Beverley PG 33 58 54 25.4 9.2 4.1 4.6 1.2 0.9 1.3 7.5 3.1 .406 4.2 1.4 .343 2.3 1.7 .722
Jaden McDaniels PF 21 70 31 25.8 9.2 4.2 1.1 0.7 0.8 1.1 7.9 3.6 .460 3.6 1.1 .317 1.0 0.8 .803
Naz Reid C 22 77 6 15.8 8.3 3.9 0.9 0.5 0.9 1.1 6.2 3.0 .489 2.2 0.7 .343 1.9 1.5 .765
Jaylen Nowell SG 22 62 1 15.7 8.5 2.0 2.1 0.4 0.2 0.6 6.7 3.2 .475 2.6 1.0 .394 1.5 1.2 .783
Taurean Prince PF 27 69 8 17.1 7.3 2.5 1.0 0.7 0.3 0.8 5.7 2.6 .454 3.3 1.2 .376 1.2 0.9 .756
Greg Monroe C 31 4 0 20.3 7.3 6.0 4.0 1.0 1.5 1.8 5.5 3.3 .591 0.0 0.0   1.8 0.8 .429
Jarred Vanderbilt PF 22 74 67 25.4 6.9 8.4 1.3 1.3 0.6 1.0 4.9 2.9 .587 0.2 0.0 .143 1.8 1.2 .656
Jordan McLaughlin PG 25 62 3 14.5 3.8 1.5 2.9 0.9 0.2 0.6 3.2 1.4 .440 1.4 0.4 .318 0.6 0.5 .750
Nathan Knight PF 24 37 2 7.2 3.7 2.3 0.6 0.2 0.2 0.5 2.4 1.2 .511 0.4 0.1 .308 1.6 1.2 .733
Jake Layman SF 27 34 1 6.8 2.4 1.1 0.3 0.2 0.1 0.3 2.1 0.9 .411 1.0 0.2 .229 0.5 0.4 .722
Josh Okogie SG 23 49 6 10.5 2.7 1.4 0.5 0.5 0.2 0.5 2.1 0.9 .404 1.0 0.3 .298 1.0 0.7 .686
Leandro Bolmaro SF 21 35 2 6.9 1.4 1.2 0.6 0.2 0.0 0.4 1.5 0.5 .315 0.5 0.1 .278 0.4 0.3 .846
McKinley Wright IV PG 23 5 0 3.8 1.0 0.0 0.6 0.0 0.0 0.2 0.6 0.4 .667 0.4 0.2 .500 0.0 0.0  
Chris Silva PF 25 1 0 3.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0   0.0 0.0   0.0 0.0  
Team Totals     82 82 241.2 115.9 44.2 25.7 8.8 5.6 14.3 91.0 41.6 .457 41.3 14.8 .358 23.1 18.0 .778

Playoff Per Game

Player Pos Age GP GS MP PTS TRB AST STL BLK TOV FGA FGM FG% 3PA 3PM 3P% FTA FTM FT%
Anthony Edwards SG 20 6 6 37.8 25.2 4.2 3.0 1.2 1.2 2.5 18.3 8.3 .455 9.5 3.8 .404 5.7 4.7 .824
Karl-Anthony Towns C 26 6 6 37.0 21.8 10.8 2.2 0.7 2.0 4.5 13.3 6.5 .488 3.7 1.7 .455 8.3 7.2 .860
D’Angelo Russell PG 25 6 6 32.7 12.0 2.5 6.7 1.5 0.0 2.8 12.0 4.0 .333 5.2 2.0 .387 2.7 2.0 .750
Patrick Beverley PG 33 6 6 32.3 11.0 3.2 4.8 1.2 1.2 2.0 8.2 3.5 .429 4.3 1.5 .346 3.7 2.5 .682
Jaden McDaniels PF 21 6 0 21.7 9.3 2.8 0.7 0.3 1.8 1.0 5.7 3.0 .529 3.3 1.7 .500 2.0 1.7 .833
Malik Beasley SG 25 6 0 19.8 8.5 3.3 0.7 0.3 0.2 1.2 7.3 3.2 .432 4.2 1.3 .320 1.0 0.8 .833
Jarred Vanderbilt PF 22 6 6 21.5 5.5 7.2 0.7 1.2 0.3 0.8 4.5 2.2 .481 0.0 0.0   1.7 1.2 .700
Jordan McLaughlin PG 25 5 0 16.6 6.2 2.4 3.4 1.0 0.0 0.4 3.4 2.4 .706 1.4 0.8 .571 0.8 0.6 .750
Taurean Prince PF 27 5 0 13.0 6.0 1.6 1.2 0.4 0.2 0.8 5.4 2.0 .370 2.8 0.8 .286 1.4 1.2 .857
Jaylen Nowell SG 22 1 0 12.0 6.0 0.0 1.0 1.0 0.0 0.0 10.0 3.0 .300 5.0 0.0 .000 0.0 0.0  
Naz Reid C 22 5 0 10.8 4.8 2.8 0.0 0.2 1.2 1.0 3.4 1.4 .412 1.4 0.6 .429 1.4 1.4 1.000
Greg Monroe C 31 2 0 3.5 2.0 1.0 0.5 1.0 0.0 0.5 2.5 1.0 .400 0.0 0.0   0.0 0.0 .400
Josh Okogie SG 23 1 0 2.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0   0.0 0.0   0.0 0.0 0.0
Team Totals     6 6 240.0 109.2 40.0 22.8 8.2 7.8 17.7 82.0 36.3 .443 35.7 13.8 .388 28.0 22.7 .810

Regular Season Per 36 Minutes

Player Pos Age GP GS MP PTS TRB AST STL BLK TOV FGA FGM FG% 3PA 3PM 3P% FTA FTM FT%
Karl-Anthony Towns C 26 74 74 33.5 26.4 10.6 3.9 1.0 1.2 3.3 17.7 9.3 .529 5.3 2.2 .410 6.8 5.6 .822
Anthony Edwards SG 20 72 72 34.3 22.4 5.0 4.0 1.5 0.7 2.8 18.2 8.0 .441 8.8 3.1 .357 4.1 3.2 .786
D’Angelo Russell PG 25 65 65 32.0 20.4 3.7 8.0 1.1 0.4 2.9 16.9 7.0 .411 9.0 3.1 .340 4.2 3.4 .825
Jaylen Nowell SG 22 62 1 15.7 19.5 4.5 4.8 1.0 0.4 1.3 15.2 7.2 .475 5.9 2.3 .394 3.4 2.7 .783
Naz Reid C 22 77 6 15.8 18.9 8.9 2.1 1.2 2.1 2.4 14.1 6.9 .489 4.9 1.7 .343 4.4 3.4 .765
Malik Beasley SG 25 79 18 25.0 17.4 4.1 2.1 0.8 0.2 0.8 15.5 6.0 .391 11.6 4.4 .377 1.1 0.9 .817
Jarred Vanderbilt PF 22 74 67 25.4 9.8 11.9 1.8 1.9 0.9 1.4 6.9 4.1 .587 0.3 0.0 .143 2.5 1.6 .656
Patrick Beverley PG 33 58 54 25.4 13.0 5.9 6.5 1.6 1.3 1.8 10.6 4.3 .406 5.9 2.0 .343 3.2 2.3 .722
Jaden McDaniels PF 21 70 31 25.8 12.9 5.9 1.6 1.0 1.1 1.5 11.1 5.1 .460 5.0 1.6 .317 1.4 1.1 .803
Nathan Knight PF 24 37 2 7.2 18.6 11.5 3.0 0.9 1.1 2.4 11.9 6.1 .511 1.8 0.5 .308 8.1 5.9 .733
Jake Layman SF 27 34 1 6.8 12.6 5.6 1.4 1.1 0.8 1.6 11.4 4.7 .411 5.5 1.2 .229 2.8 2.0 .722
Leandro Bolmaro SF 21 35 2 6.9 7.5 6.4 3.1 0.9 0.0 1.9 8.1 2.5 .315 2.7 0.7 .278 1.9 1.6 .846
Greg Monroe C 31 4 0 20.3 12.9 10.7 7.1 1.8 2.7 3.1 9.8 5.8 .591 0.0 0.0   3.1 1.3 .429
McKinley Wright IV PG 23 5 0 3.8 9.5 0.0 5.7 0.0 0.0 1.9 5.7 3.8 .667 3.8 1.9 .500 0.0 0.0  
Taurean Prince PF 27 69 8 17.1 15.4 5.3 2.1 1.4 0.7 1.6 11.9 5.4 .454 7.0 2.6 .376 2.5 1.9 .756
Josh Okogie SG 23 49 6 10.5 9.3 4.9 1.7 1.8 0.8 1.6 7.3 2.9 .404 3.3 1.0 .298 3.6 2.4 .686
Chris Silva PF 25 1 0 3.0 0.0 12.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0   0.0 0.0   12.0 0.0 0.0

Playoff Per 36 Minutes

Player Pos Age GP GS MP PTS TRB AST STL BLK TOV FGA FGM FG% 3PA 3PM 3P% FTA FTM FT%
Anthony Edwards SG 20 6 6 37.8 23.9 4.0 2.9 1.1 1.1 2.4 17.4 7.9 .455 9.0 3.6 .404 5.4 4.4 .824
Jaylen Nowell SG 22 1 0 12.0 18.0 30.0 3.0 3.0 0.0 0.0 30.0 9.0 .300 15.0 0.0 .000 0.0 0.0  
Naz Reid C 22 5 0 10.8 16.0 9.3 0.0 0.7 4.0 3.3 11.3 4.7 .412 4.7 2.0 .429 4.7 4.7 1.000
Taurean Prince PF 27 5 0 13.0 16.6 4.4 3.3 1.1 0.6 2.2 15.0 5.5 .370 7.8 2.2 .286 3.9 3.3 .857
Malik Beasley SG 25 6 0 19.8 15.4 6.1 1.2 0.6 0.3 2.1 13.3 5.7 .432 7.6 2.4 .320 1.8 1.5 .833
Jaden McDaniels PF 21 6 0 21.7 15.5 4.7 1.1 0.6 3.0 1.7 9.4 5.0 .529 5.5 2.8 .500 3.3 2.8 .833
Jarred Vanderbilt PF 22 6 6 21.5 9.2 12.0 1.1 2.0 0.6 1.4 7.5 3.6 .481 0.0 0.0   2.8 2.0 .700
D’Angelo Russell PG 25 6 6 32.7 13.2 2.8 7.3 1.7 0.0 3.1 13.2 4.4 .333 5.7 2.2 .387 2.9 2.2 .750
Patrick Beverley PG 33 6 6 32.3 12.2 3.5 5.4 1.3 1.3 2.2 9.1 3.9 .429 4.8 1.7 .346 4.1 2.8 .682
Karl-Anthony Towns C 26 6 6 37.0 21.2 10.5 2.1 0.6 1.9 4.4 13.0 6.3 .488 3.6 1.6 .455 8.1 7.0 .860
Jordan McLaughlin PG 25 5 0 16.6 13.4 5.2 7.4 2.2 0.0 0.9 7.4 5.2 .706 3.0 1.7 .571 1.7 1.3 .750
Greg Monroe C 31 2 0 3.5 20.6 10.3 5.1 10.3 0.0 5.1 25.7 10.3 .400 0.0 0.0   0.0 0.0 .400
Josh Okogie SG 23 1 0 2.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0   0.0 0.0   0.0 0.0 0.0

Regular Season Totals

Player Pos Age GP GS MP PTS TRB AST STL BLK TOV FGA FGM FG% 3PA 3PM 3P% FTA FTM FT%
Karl-Anthony Towns C 26 74 74 2476 1818 727 269 72 83 226 1214 642 .529 366 150 .410 467 384 .822
Anthony Edwards SG 20 72 72 2466 1533 343 275 105 46 190 1245 549 .441 602 215 .357 280 220 .786
D’Angelo Russell PG 25 65 65 2077 1176 216 460 62 22 165 975 401 .411 518 176 .340 240 198 .825
Malik Beasley SG 25 79 18 1976 953 227 116 43 12 43 850 332 .391 637 240 .377 60 49 .817
Jarred Vanderbilt PF 22 74 67 1880 512 624 94 99 46 73 361 212 .587 14 2 .143 131 86 .656
Jaden McDaniels PF 21 70 31 1803 647 293 79 52 54 75 554 255 .460 252 80 .317 71 57 .803
Patrick Beverley PG 33 58 54 1476 533 240 268 67 52 73 436 177 .406 242 83 .343 133 96 .722
Naz Reid C 22 77 6 1215 637 301 71 40 71 82 476 233 .489 166 57 .343 149 114 .765
Taurean Prince PF 27 69 8 1177 502 174 68 47 23 53 390 177 .454 229 86 .376 82 62 .756
Jaylen Nowell SG 22 62 1 975 527 123 130 27 10 36 413 196 .475 160 63 .394 92 72 .783
Jordan McLaughlin PG 25 62 3 902 233 94 180 57 10 38 200 88 .440 85 27 .318 40 30 .750
Josh Okogie SG 23 49 6 516 133 70 25 26 12 23 104 42 .404 47 14 .298 51 35 .686
Nathan Knight PF 24 37 2 267 138 85 22 7 8 18 88 45 .511 13 4 .308 60 44 .733
Leandro Bolmaro SF 21 35 2 241 50 43 21 6 0 13 54 17 .315 18 5 .278 13 11 .846
Jake Layman SF 27 34 1 231 81 36 9 7 5 10 73 30 .411 35 8 .229 18 13 .722
Greg Monroe C 31 4 0 81 29 24 16 4 6 7 22 13 .591 0 0   7 3 .429
McKinley Wright IV PG 23 5 0 19 5 0 3 0 0 1 3 2 .667 2 1 .500 0 0  
Chris Silva PF 25 1 0 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0   0 0 0 1 0 0
Team Totals     82 82 19781 9507 3621 2106 721 460 1126 3386 3411 .457 3386 1211 .358 1894 1474 .778

Playoff Totals

Player Pos Age GP GS MP PTS TRB AST STL BLK TOV FGA FGM FG% 3PA 3PM 3P% FTA FTM FT%
Anthony Edwards SG 20 6 6 227 151 25 18 7 7 15 110 50 .455 57 23 .404 34 28 .824
Karl-Anthony Towns C 26 6 6 222 131 65 13 4 12 27 80 39 .488 22 10 .455 50 43 .860
D’Angelo Russell PG 25 6 6 196 72 15 40 9 0 17 72 24 .333 31 12 .387 16 12 .750
Patrick Beverley PG 33 6 6 194 66 19 29 7 7 12 49 21 .429 26 9 .346 22 15 .682
Jaden McDaniels PF 21 6 0 130 56 17 4 2 11 6 34 18 .529 20 10 .500 12 10 .833
Jarred Vanderbilt PF 22 6 6 129 33 43 4 7 2 5 27 13 .481 0 0   10 7 .700
Malik Beasley SG 25 6 0 119 51 20 4 2 1 7 44 19 .432 25 8 .320 6 5 .833
Jordan McLaughlin PG 25 5 0 83 31 12 17 5 0 2 17 12 .706 7 4 .571 4 3 .750
Taurean Prince PF 27 5 0 65 30 8 6 2 1 4 27 10 .370 14 4 .286 7 6 .857
Naz Reid C 22 5 0 54 24 14 0 1 6 5 17 7 .412 7 3 .429 7 7 1.000
Jaylen Nowell SG 22 1 0 12 6 0 1 1 0 0 10 3 .300 5 0 .000 0 0  
Greg Monroe C 31 2 0 7 4 2 1 2 0 1 5 2 .400 0 0   0 0  
Josh Okogie SG 23 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0   0 0 0 0 0 0
Team Totals     6 6 1440 655 240 137 49 47 101 492 218 .443 214 83 .388 168 136 .810

Regular Season Team Impact Spotlight

PLAYER NAME ROLE TIER MPG USAGE TIER PPG RPG APG STK (SPG + BPG) IMPACT INDEX NOTES AWARDS
Karl-Anthony Towns Starter/Star (1.1) 33.5 High (1.2) 24.6 9.8 3.6 2.1 105.60 Towns delivered one of the most efficient high-volume scoring seasons by a center in franchise history, blending bruising interior finishes with 41 percent shooting from three. His ability to pop beyond the arc forced opposing bigs into uncomfortable territory, and he punished switches on the block with soft touch and strength. Averaging 24.6 points and nearly 10 rebounds, he was the offensive fulcrum of a 46-win team that reestablished its identity. The improved defensive engagement — 1.1 blocks and sharper positioning — added balance to a year defined by offensive versatility and poise. NBA All-Star 2022; All-NBA Third Team 2022
Anthony Edwards Starter/Star (1.1) 34.3 High (1.2) 21.3 4.8 3.8 2.1 84.08 Edwards made the leap from promising scorer to nightly tone-setter, averaging 21.3 points with fearless shot creation. He thrived attacking downhill, absorbing contact and finishing through traffic, while his 3.0 made threes per game signaled growing confidence from deep. Defensively, his athleticism flashed in passing lanes and transition bursts. At just 20, he carried stretches of offense with a swagger that hinted at stardom, often igniting Target Center with explosive scoring runs. NBA Rising Stars Challenge 2022
D’Angelo Russell Starter/Star (1.1) 32.0 High (1.2) 18.1 3.3 7.1 1.3 78.41 Russell operated as the half-court conductor, pairing 18.1 points with 7.1 assists in a season built on timing and touch. His pull-up jumper remained his signature weapon, particularly in pick-and-roll, where he manipulated defenders with hesitations and pocket passes. Though streaky from the field, his playmaking steadied Minnesota’s offense and allowed Edwards to attack off movement rather than constant initiation.  
Jarred Vanderbilt Starter/Star (1.1) 25.4 Medium (1.1) 6.9 8.4 1.3 1.9 44.29 Vanderbilt’s box score understated his influence. He lived on the glass, grabbing 8.4 rebounds a night — many in traffic — and fueled transition with quick outlet decisions. Offensively limited but hyperactive, he screened, cut, and crashed without demanding touches. His defensive motor and switchability injected edge into Minnesota’s frontcourt.  
Malik Beasley Key Contributor (1.05) 25.0 Medium (1.1) 12.1 2.9 1.5 0.7 39.61 Beasley functioned as a high-volume floor spacer, launching over eight threes per game and hitting 37.7 percent. His gravity bent defensive schemes, opening driving lanes for Edwards and Russell. Though his impact fluctuated with his shot, his willingness to fire without hesitation stretched opposing rotations thin.  
Patrick Beverley Starter/Star (1.1) 25.4 Medium (1.1) 9.2 4.1 4.6 2.1 48.88 Beverley’s arrival reshaped the Timberwolves’ culture. He defended with relentless intensity, barking coverages and diving for loose balls, while adding 4.6 assists as a connective guard. His 2.1 combined steals and blocks per game reflected a veteran who understood angles and anticipation. Beyond numbers, his leadership galvanized a young roster hungry for credibility.  
Jaden McDaniels Key Contributor (1.05) 25.8 Medium (1.1) 9.2 4.2 1.1 1.5 36.73 McDaniels quietly grew into a defensive lynchpin, using his length to contest wings and disrupt passing lanes. Offensively, he spaced the floor and cut opportunistically, finishing efficiently inside the arc. His development into a reliable two-way forward added lineup flexibility that paid dividends late in the season.  
Naz Reid Key Contributor (1.05) 15.8 Medium (1.1) 8.3 3.9 0.9 1.4 33.39 Reid brought bench scoring punch with a blend of interior craft and perimeter touch. His willingness to step into trail threes or spin into quick post moves kept second units afloat. The 8.3 points in under 16 minutes underscored his per-minute productivity and offensive confidence.  
Jaylen Nowell Bench (1.0) 15.7 Medium (1.1) 8.5 2.0 2.1 0.6 29.04 Nowell thrived as a microwave scorer, attacking mismatches with smooth pull-ups and creative finishes. His nearly 48 percent shooting reflected shot selection growth, and his ability to generate offense late in the clock provided needed depth behind the starting guards.  
Taurean Prince Bench (1.0) 17.1 Low (1.0) 7.3 2.5 1.0 1.0 23.60 Prince supplied steady minutes as a versatile forward, spacing the floor at 37.6 percent from three and guarding multiple positions. He rarely forced action, instead capitalizing on defensive lapses with timely cuts and spot-ups.  
Greg Monroe Bench (1.0) 20.3 Low (1.0) 7.3 6.0 4.0 2.5 39.60 In a brief midseason stint, Monroe turned back the clock with polished footwork and interior passing. Across just four games, he averaged 4.0 assists from the post, facilitating through double teams while contributing on the glass. It was a short cameo, but his veteran skill set momentarily stabilized depleted lineups.  
Jordan McLaughlin Bench (1.0) 14.5 Low (1.0) 3.8 1.5 2.9 1.1 18.60 McLaughlin operated as a tempo guard, protecting the ball and nudging pace without dominating possessions. His quick hands produced nearly a steal per game in limited minutes.  
Josh Okogie Bench (1.0) 10.5 Low (1.0) 2.7 1.4 0.5 0.7 10.60 Okogie’s role centered on defensive energy. Though offensive opportunities were sparse, he pressured ball-handlers and embraced physical matchups on the wing.  
Nathan Knight Bench (1.0) 7.2 Low (1.0) 3.7 2.3 0.6 0.4 14.00 Knight provided energetic frontcourt depth, crashing the glass and finishing efficiently around the rim in short bursts.  
Jake Layman Bench (1.0) 6.8 Low (1.0) 2.4 1.1 0.3 0.3 8.20 Layman filled situational minutes as a slasher and weakside cutter, contributing hustle plays without consistent scoring volume.  
Leandro Bolmaro Bench (1.0) 6.9 Low (1.0) 1.4 1.2 0.6 0.2 6.80 Bolmaro’s rookie season focused on defensive development and ball movement. Offense came sparingly, but his length and passing instincts flashed in small samples.  
McKinley Wright IV Bench (1.0) 3.8 Low (1.0) 1.0 0.0 0.6 0.0 3.20 Wright’s limited appearances showcased efficient spot play and composure, though opportunities were minimal.  
Chris Silva Bench (1.0) 3.0 Low (1.0) 0.0 1.0 0.0 0.0 2.00 Silva logged a brief appearance, contributing on the glass in a cameo role.  
TEAM TOTALS   241.2   115.9 44.2 25.7 14.4   Minnesota averaged 115.9 points per game during a resurgent 2021-22 regular season, pairing top-tier offensive pace with improved defensive competitiveness. The blend of Towns’ efficiency, Edwards’ explosive scoring, and Beverley’s leadership forged a playoff-bound identity built on spacing, energy, and late-game shot creation.  

Playoff Team Impact Spotlight

PLAYER NAME ROLE TIER MPG USAGE TIER PPG RPG APG STK (SPG + BPG) IMPACT INDEX NOTES AWARDS
Karl-Anthony Towns Starter/Star [1.1] 37.0 High [1.2] 21.8 10.8 2.2 2.7 98.21 Towns was the interior fulcrum throughout Minnesota’s 2022 first-round series against the Memphis Grizzlies, blending power and perimeter skill in a way few centers can replicate. He averaged 21.8 points and 10.8 rebounds, stretching Memphis’ drop coverage with 45.5 percent three-point shooting while still punishing switches on the block. His 8.3 free-throw attempts per game underscored how aggressively he attacked closeouts. Defensively, the 2.0 blocks per night were vital against Ja Morant’s downhill pressure, even as foul trouble and turnovers occasionally stalled his rhythm. His gravity — both beyond the arc and in the paint — dictated matchups every night. 3× NBA All-Star (2018, 2019, 2022); 2022 All-NBA Third Team; 2016 Rookie of the Year
Anthony Edwards Starter/Star [1.1] 37.8 High [1.2] 25.2 4.2 3.0 2.4 91.87 At just 20, Edwards announced himself as a playoff scorer of consequence in this 2022 series versus the Memphis Grizzlies. He poured in 25.2 points per game, drilling 3.8 threes a night at 40.4 percent and attacking the rim with fearless acceleration. His shot diet skewed difficult — step-backs, pull-ups, late-clock isolations — yet he embraced the burden. The 1.2 steals and 1.2 blocks per game reflected his explosive defensive tools, flashing weak-side rim protection and anticipatory lane jumps. Minnesota leaned on his shot-making whenever the half-court offense bogged down, and he responded with a blend of swagger and shot creation rare for his age. 2021 All-Rookie First Team; 2023 All-Star; 2023 Rising Stars Challenge
D’Angelo Russell Starter/Star [1.1] 32.7 Medium [1.1] 12.0 2.5 6.7 1.5 54.45 Russell’s series was uneven, but his orchestration remained central to Minnesota’s spacing against the Memphis Grizzlies. Averaging 6.7 assists, he toggled between pick-and-roll distributor and late-clock shot taker. His 33.3 percent field shooting told the story of contested pull-ups and Memphis’ physical point-of-attack defense, yet his 38.7 percent mark from deep kept defenders attached. When he controlled tempo and limited live-ball turnovers, Minnesota’s offense flowed; when pressured, the cracks widened. 2019 All-Star; 2019 Rising Stars Challenge
Patrick Beverley Starter/Star [1.1] 32.3 Medium [1.1] 11.0 3.2 4.8 2.4 51.55 Beverley embodied the emotional pulse of Minnesota’s postseason return against the Memphis Grizzlies. His 11.0 points and 4.8 assists were secondary to the defensive edge he supplied — 1.2 steals and 1.2 blocks per game from the guard spot, constant ball pressure, and relentless chatter. Offensively, he capitalized on spot-up threes and timely cuts, rarely hijacking possessions. His willingness to absorb contact and spark momentum swings gave the Timberwolves a psychological lift in a tightly contested series. 3× NBA All-Defensive Team (2014, 2017, 2020)
Jaden McDaniels Key Contributor [1.05] 21.7 Medium [1.1] 9.3 2.8 0.7 2.1 34.88 McDaniels operated as Minnesota’s rangy defensive chess piece versus the Memphis Grizzlies, sliding across forward spots and contesting everything in sight. His 1.8 blocks per game from the wing highlighted elite length and timing, often erasing drives from the weak side. Offensively, he thrived in a low-usage lane — cutting behind ball-watching defenders and knocking down 50 percent of his threes. His impact skewed subtle but significant, especially in lineups that needed defensive elasticity.  
Jarred Vanderbilt Starter/Star [1.1] 21.5 Low [1.0] 5.5 7.2 0.7 1.5 32.74 Vanderbilt’s role was surgical: rebound, defend, sprint. Against the Memphis Grizzlies, he averaged 7.2 boards in just 21.5 minutes, crashing from the weak side and extending possessions with pure motor. Offensively limited but efficient around the rim, he focused on screening and short-roll reads. His 1.2 steals per game reflected active hands in passing lanes, though his minutes fluctuated with matchup demands.  
Malik Beasley Key Contributor [1.05] 19.8 Medium [1.1] 8.5 3.3 0.7 0.5 29.11 Beasley’s value in the 2022 series against the Memphis Grizzlies was tied to spacing gravity. Though he shot just 32 percent from three, defenders still hugged him beyond the arc, wary of his quick-trigger release. He mixed in opportunistic cuts and secondary transition threes, but streakiness defined the stretch. When shots fell, Minnesota’s offense widened; when they didn’t, his impact narrowed to floor balance and hustle rebounds. 2022 Rising Stars Challenge
Jordan McLaughlin Bench [1.0] 16.6 Low [1.0] 6.2 2.4 3.4 1.0 26.00 McLaughlin carved out a steady reserve role against the Memphis Grizzlies, posting hyper-efficient shooting splits — 70.6 percent from the field and 57.1 percent from three — in compact minutes. He pushed pace selectively and delivered 3.4 assists per game, often stabilizing bench-heavy units. His understated tempo control contrasted with Minnesota’s volatility.  
Taurean Prince Bench [1.0] 13.0 Low [1.0] 6.0 1.6 1.2 0.6 18.80 Prince functioned as a situational forward in the series versus the Memphis Grizzlies, spacing from the corners and toggling between defensive assignments. The 28.6 percent three-point shooting muted his primary weapon, but he remained willing to fire, preserving driving lanes for Edwards and Russell.  
Jaylen Nowell Bench [1.0] 12.0 Low [1.0] 6.0 0.0 1.0 1.0 16.00 In limited action against the Memphis Grizzlies, Nowell hunted offense aggressively, taking 10 shots in 12 minutes. The 30 percent shooting reflected the difficulty of instant-on scoring in playoff tempo. His brief stint showcased confidence but little rhythm.  
Naz Reid Bench [1.0] 10.8 Low [1.0] 4.8 2.8 0.0 1.4 18.00 Reid provided short-burst frontcourt minutes in the 2022 matchup with the Memphis Grizzlies, spacing to the arc and protecting the rim with 1.2 blocks per game. His offensive role was limited to quick post seals and pick-and-pop threes, but his activity kept bench units afloat.  
Greg Monroe Bench [1.0] 3.5 Low [1.0] 2.0 1.0 0.5 1.0 9.00 Monroe’s cameo against the Memphis Grizzlies was brief yet physical. He leaned on veteran craft in the post and chipped in a steal in minimal minutes, serving as emergency depth.  
Josh Okogie Bench [1.0] 2.0 Low [1.0] 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.00 Okogie appeared sparingly in the series versus the Memphis Grizzlies, used primarily for defensive energy in short stretches without statistical imprint.  
TEAM TOTALS   240.0   109.2 40.0 22.8 16.0 479.41 Minnesota averaged 109.2 points per game in the 2022 first-round series against the Memphis Grizzlies, pairing high-volume three-point shooting (35.7 attempts per game) with aggressive paint attacks that generated 28 free-throw attempts nightly. Their volatility — explosive scoring runs offset by turnover swings — defined a competitive six-game battle that signaled the franchise’s postseason re-emergence.