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Nov 1, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Karl-Anthony Towns (32) dribbles the ball as Memphis Grizzlies forward JaMychal Green (0) plays defense in the first half at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 1, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Karl-Anthony Towns (32) dribbles the ball as Memphis Grizzlies forward JaMychal Green (0) plays defense in the first half at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

The Minnesota Timberwolves are one of the weirdest team in the NBA right now. Before the season started, the Wolves were easily one of the trendiest picks in the NBA.

However, at 1-4, it’s pretty evident that the Wolves simply aren’t going to be that 50-win team that many expected they’d be. Interestingly, the statistics tell another story.

Minnesota is top 10 in both offensive and defensive rating. They’re also top 10 in net rating. Yet, this team has only won one game. So, there could be two things working here. Either the Wolves are a lot better than their 1-4 record indicates, or this team is a stat-stuffing machine. Either way, it’s something to follow.