Timberwolves reserves make the most of increased playing time

Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels was on the bench to start the season but is among the players who have emerged while the Wolves have dealt with multiple injuries and players out because of COVID protocols.In the final minutes of the Timberwolves' 100-98 loss to Cleveland on Monday, coach Ryan Saunders made a lineup decision that might have seemed unimaginable at the start of the season — but one that made sense if you have watched the Wolves lately.

Saunders left rookie power forward Jaden McDaniels on the floor in the closing minutes of a close game.

Earlier in the quarter, Saunders had McDaniels on the floor with fellow Washington Huskies alumni Jaylen Nowell, who helped the Wolves…