The scheduling gods did the Timberwolves no favors in following up a 9 p.m. central start in Denver on Wednesday with a 7 p.m. home tip against Toronto. Some players didn't make it home until past 4 a.m. last night.
But at the end of the season, all games count the same regardless of fatigue level, and the Wolves summoned the focus and intensity required to win just in time in a 128-126 win over the middling Raptors.
With the teams tied 126-126, D'Angelo Russell drew a foul on his patented rip-through move and hit both free throws to give the Wolves a 128-126 lead with 9.