Yet Minnesota didn’t attempt to lose, even late in the season. The Timberwolves played Dallas on the final day of the 2020-21 campaign, and a loss would have improved Minnesota’s odds of jumping into the top three by 4.3%. Instead, the Wolves went for the win and waxed the Mavericks.

With a minute and a half remaining in the second quarter, Wolves star Julius Randle hit a long-range bomb to put Minnesota up by 11 points in what could very well be the final game of Golden State's season. The cameras caught Curry's reaction on the bench as the former back-to-back MVP was seen shaking his head in disbelief.

Gilbert Arenas believes Julius Randle’s old-school, isolation-heavy game is built for playoff basketball — and it’s showing in Minnesota’s deep run.

Curry has missed the last three games in the Warriors’ series with the Timberwolves and remains out for Wednesday night’s Game 5.

Anthony Edwards spearheaded a decisive third-quarter surge, scoring 11 of his 30 points during a 17-0 run that broke a halftime tie and shifted momentum firmly in Minnesota's favor. Julius Randle complemented Edwards' performance by contributing 31 points, five rebounds, and three assists.

Host Michael Rand starts with the Wolves’ opportunity Wednesday to knock out Golden State in five games. Jerry Zgoda from the Star Tribune joins Rand to help break down the other closeout game. The Frost have a 2-1 lead on Toronto.