The Denver Nuggets took command of their playoff series against the Timberwolves on Tuesday night.
On Thursday the Nuggets lost by 45 points.
That 115-70 defeat at Target Center was incredibly lopsided, but Nuggets star Nikola Jokic said it shouldn't be forgotten.
"We need to let it sink in, like it's a great loss," said Jokic, the NBA's three-time MVP. "They beat us, they destroy us and we should learn. Give them respect. I'm going to take this as a great loss."
Jokic did the destroying when defended one-on-one in Game 5 of the best-of-seven Western Conference semifinal series, with 40 points and 13 assists in a 112-97 victory.