Patrick Beverley and Anthony Edwards said coach Chris Finch has done a good job putting players and the team in positions to succeed despite key absences.
Minnesota has defeated the L.A. Lakers twice this season but Sunday will (likely) be without Karl-Anthony Towns and D'Angelo Russell, who remain in COVID protocols.
Nathan Knight's organized program for travel will come in handy on a Western road trip as the forward's strong play has kept him in the Timberwolves' plans.