Thunder’s Game 4 Blitz Leaves Wolves Reeling: Is Minnesota’s Season on the Edge?
But when teams play opponents with different styles, there are often offensive rebounds to be had. Bigger teams can overwhelm smaller teams down low and the Timberwolves did that plenty to the Thunder in Game 4, grabbing 19 offensive rebounds. The Thunder played smaller lineups and the Timberwolves took advantage.
However, the Thunder matched the Timberwolves and pulled down 19 rebounds of their own in Game 4. It seems counterintuitive that going smaller helped the Thunder on the offensive glass, but it makes sense. When the Thunder are on offense, they do an excellent job of running the Timberwolvesâ bigs around the court. Gobert, Naz Reid and Julius Randle would have to navigate screens and get out of their comfort zones while guarding on the perimeter.
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