NBA Daily Notes: The Beard cools off, somewhat; Top fantasy picks for January 6th

The Beard couldn't get the Rockets a win tonight
The Beard couldn't get the Rockets a win tonight

C 1 - Karl-Anthony Towns (Minnesota Timberwolves)

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Minnesota Timberwolves are looking better of late
Minnesota Timberwolves are looking better of late

The Minnesota Timberwolves have been somewhat of a bad team this season, sitting on the 13th spot and with an 18-21 record.

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They have won only five of their last 10 games and won their most recent game against the Orlando Magic. Since Jimmy Butler was traded, KAT has become the alpha player on this team has started flourishing.

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Towns has been playing some elite basketball, averaging 22 points per game, along with 12 rebounds and 3 assists per game as well.

Of late he seems to have become a better passer of the ball too, averaging almost 5 assists per game over his last 10. He has even improved on defense, getting almost 2 blocks and a steal as well.

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In the win over the Magic, Towns scored 29 points in just 32 minutes, along with 15 rebounds, 2 assists and a steal and a block. The Wolves will need Towns to be playing at the level he has been of late against the Los Angeles Lakers tomorrow night.

Alternate pick: Hassan Whiteside (Miami Heat)

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