The Minnesota Timberwolves are currently tied in the Western Conference with the Oklahoma City Thunder, while the Denver Nuggets and the LA Clippers are nipping at their heels. However, Karl-Anthony Towns‘ left meniscus injury places Minnesota in a perilous situation that could result in them tumbling down the standings.
Towns has been a significant part of Minnesota’s success this season, averaging 22.1 PPG with 8.4 RPG in 60 games, and there is currently no timeline for when he might return to the court.
With that in mind, let’s touch on the three bets which Towns’ absence impacts the most.
Coach of the Year
Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault (-200) has been the favorite to win the award for most of the season, even while the Timberwolves have held the top spot in the Western Conference.
Betting on Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch (+350) to win the award is intriguing in that if Minnesota can close out the…
