Timberwolves' Jarred Vanderbilt: Fills stat sheet off bench

Vanderbilt registered 11 points (4-5 FG, 3-7 FT), five rebounds, two assists, three steals and two blocks across 23 minutes in Tuesday's loss at Denver.

Vanderbilt has yet to start a game this season, but he thrived off the bench in this one, posting season-best marks in minutes, points, assists and blocks while tying his season high in steals. The increased playing time might be the most encouraging factor here, as the improved production might lead to Vanderbilt playing even more going forward -- even if he remains in a bench role.