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2018 NBA Power Rankings: Have the Cleveland Cavaliers figured it out?

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BOSTON, MA - FEBRUARY 11: Lebron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers is guarded by Terry Rozier #12 of teh Boston Celtics in the second half during a game against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on February 11, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - FEBRUARY 11: Lebron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers is guarded by Terry Rozier #12 of teh Boston Celtics in the second half during a game against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on February 11, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)
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6. Minnesota Timberwolves (36-25)

With Kawhi Leonard out of the San Antonio Spurs lineup, there’s no question that the Minnesota Timberwolves are the third-best team in the Western Conference. It might be a distant third, but third nonetheless.

And that’s nothing for this team to be ashamed of. The Wolves are still fairly young, and likely have their best basketball as a group still ahead of them.

But a deep playoff run could be huge for this team. Many pointed to the Wolves as being the team that will finally end the Warriors dynasty. I don’t think anyone believed it to happen in 2018, but the experience that they develop this season could help transform them into that team of destiny in the future.