The Vikings are the hottest team and best story in the NFL, having won five straight with three different starting quarterbacks while missing superstar receiver Justin Jefferson.
The Timberwolves have won six straight, including victories over the defending champion Nuggets, the previously undefeated Celtics and the Warriors.
The Twins went on an impressive second-half run and earned their first playoff series victory since 2002.
The Gophers women's basketball team under new coach Dawn Plitzuweit has won twice impressively over lesser opponents to begin her tenure.
Those teams have something in common: A successful head coach or manager capable of displaying grace and humility.