Timberwolves rebounding: great on offense, struggling on defense

February 27, 2018 at 11:42PM

O comes before D?

The Wolves are one of the league's best at snatching offensive rebounds. On the defensive end, not so much:

Offensive rebound percent

Top 6

1. Oklahoma City28.1

2. Denver26.3

3. Philadelphia25.7

4. Wolves24.8

5. N.Y. Knicks24.6

6. L.A. Lakers24.3

Defensive rebound percent

Bottom 6

26t. Wolves76.3

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26t. Golden State76.3

27. Washington76.2

28. L.A. Clippers76.1

30t. Orlando75.0

30t. Atlanta75.0

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