The Minnesota Timberwolves are in the Western Conference finals for the second straight year. They had plenty of challenges to overcome to return, starting with the trade just before training camp that sent Karl-Anthony Towns to the New York Knicks for Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo.

The Celtics were clicking on all cylinders, with Derrick White leading the way. The role player, who has become much more than just that in recent years, finished with 34 points, shooting 7-of-13 from deep in the win.

You can never look ahead in the NBA, the league comes at you fast with the next emotional swing –– good and bad –– lingering around the corner. On Wednesday, i