Top disappointments of NBA 2012-2013

Fans of every franchise in any league of any sport would have certain expectations from their team when it comes to their performance in the coming season and predictions on the position of their team at the end of the season.

Injuries, inconsistency, team chemistry are major factors contributing to a team falling short of their expectations.

However, no matter what hardships the team faces, fans expect the management to be prepared for such situations with efficient back up on the bench on injuries to key players.

If a list was to be made on which teams had disappointing seasons as compared to their previous years have to include the following:

Minnesota Timberwolves:

Kevin Love would be under huge pressure to turn the Timberwolves’ fortunes around

This was the season they were expected to make a breakthrough into the Playoffs with their roster back to full health.

Everything dint really turn out that way for the team with the signing of offseason free agent Brandon Roy playing just 5 games and reinjuring his knee.

Monster rebounder Kevin Love fell victim to a fracture on his shooting hand and played just 18 games all through the season.

Adding to the injury woes, young Spanish national point guard Ricky Rubio couldn’t improve his game, matching his previous year’s numbers in spite of playing additional 16 games.

Their win-loss ratio reduced even lower than it was the previous season from .394 to .398.

In spite of hiring experienced head coach Rick Adelman, the Timberwolves could only manage 31 games in the season.

Key acquisitions along with recovery from injury of few players would be a big moral boost within the team and to the fans as well.