The sequel Minnesota Timberwolves are in the third act of the film, and they have reached the part of a story arc known as “the crisis.”
All season long, this Wolves team has bucked the trend of the last twenty years, displaying professionalism, resilience and (despite bouts with immaturity) the energy to bounce back into an essay-inducing lead atop the Western Conference.
With the news breaking Thursday morning and the uncertainty around Karl Anthony Towns’ availability for the rest of the season, the final arc of this regular season story is set.