Timberwolves Roll Out a 2K Fantasy Lineup for Sunday's Clash with Toronto
Underdog NBA announced the starting five of Ball, Edwards, McDaniels, Kuminga, and Gobert.
The are officially treating the NBA like a MyGM mode with the salary cap turned off.
Underdog NBA dropped the lineup alert for Sunday's matchup against the , and it reads like a glitch in the simulation. Minnesota is rolling out LaMelo Ball, , Jaden McDaniels, Jonathan Kuminga, and Rudy Gobert.
If you are a Raptors fan looking at that defensive length and offensive firepower, you might just want to simulate to the end of the season. Trying to score on a frontcourt of McDaniels, Kuminga, and Gobert sounds like a punishment you would get for losing a fantasy football league.
The results are already speaking for themselves. Minnesota is sitting at a comfortable 2-0 after casually dismantling the and by a combined 47 points. They are boasting a +23.0 net rating, which is the basketball equivalent of taking lunch money from the entire Eastern Conference.
is currently torching nets to the tune of 30 points per game. Meanwhile, LaMelo Ball has seamlessly slotted into the offense, putting up 16.5 points and 5.5 assists. Add in Gobert vacuuming up 12 boards a night, and the talent disparity is almost disrespectful.
For anyone looking at the game lines, this starting five makes the an absolute nightmare to bet against. You cannot double Edwards without leaving Ball open, and you cannot attack the rim without Gobert and McDaniels sending your layup into the third row.
We will see how Toronto handles the buzzsaw on Sunday night. If this starting five hits their stride early, the Raptors are going to need a miracle, and Minnesota will be looking ahead to Cleveland on Monday with a flawless record intact.