Timberwolves Defense Key to Game 1 Against Mavericks, Look for Gobert Resurgence

In today’s newsletter…

- Leading Off: Wemby makes history
- NBA: Gobert primed for double-double  
- MLB: Dodgers getting hot
- News: Private equity sees value in NCAA 

Victor Wembanyama is the first rookie ever to be named to the NBA’s All-Defensive First Team. The 20-year-old sensation joined Bam Adebayo, Anthony Davis, Rudy Gobert and Herb Jones as the league’s top defenders. Wembanyama, who finished second to Gobert in Defensive Player of the Year voting and received every first-place vote for Rookie of the Year, lived up to the impossible hype he had coming into his first season. He finished the year averaging 21.4 points, 10.6 rebounds and 3.9 assists per game.

In today’s newsletter, Jason is tracking Minnesota’s ability to force turnovers to be key in Game 1 against Dallas. He’s also looking for solid defense in the matchup. In MLB, Malcolm is covering a potential pitchers’ duel in Kansas City and the Mets’ downward spiral.