LOS ANGELES – Typically a five-night February trip to Los Angeles would be a chance for the Timberwolves to escape the bitterness of Minnesota winters and bask in some sunshine and 70-degree weather for a little while.
But who said it never rains in Southern California? The team arrived as the area is getting pelted with strong showers, a seemingly fitting backdrop given where the Wolves are at in their season — very little sunshine and plenty of storm clouds.
The Wolves have lost their past three games, which have been winnable in many ways. They have blown large leads, they have failed to score in the final minutes and they have failed to stop teams in crunch time.