About six days ago, the Minnesota Timberwolves flew to Los Angeles for game one of the Play-in Tournament. After a demoralizing overtime loss, they packed their bags and flew home to host a playoff-or-bust match against Oklahoma City. A convincing win later, they took to the skies again to prepare for game one of the playoffs against the number one seed Denver Nuggets, led by their reigning back-to-back MVP, Nikola Jokiu0107.
Would all of the drama, injury, travel, and altitude be too much for the Wolves to overcome?
Yes.
Minnesota would weather an early punch by Denver and give a spirited effort in the first quarter.