If the Timberwolves are serious about making the playoffs again they can't lose to teams such as the Nets.

Minnesota defeated Brooklyn, 120-113, at home 11 days ago.

The Timberwolves should be able to beat the Nets again with newcomers Robert Covington and Dario Saric more settled. Minnesota's chemistry should be better, too, with the Jimmy Butler cloud disappeared following his trade to the 76ers.

The Nets can't match the Timberwolves' talent level and haven't been a good home club failing to cover in 14 of their last 19 games at Barclays Centers.