Karl-Anthony Towns underwent stem cell treatment and platelet-rich plasma injections for multiple injuries the center played through late in the season.
While teammates were huddling during multiple timeouts, D'Angelo Russell stayed away from the bench and out of the huddles. There was a reason that he explained after the game.
The veteran guard, who expressed his desire to stay in Minnesota for more than one season, has helped bolster the Wolves' defense and provided vocal leadership.
A few weeks ago, coach Chris Finch was critical of the reserves, who let the Wolves down in a winnable game at Memphis. On Tuesday, the bench carried the Wolves.
Coach Chris Finch said McDaniels could barely make it out of bed because of the flu-like illness he contracted that caused him to miss the last three games
The team saw progress from its team-wide shooting slump; Anthony Edwards returned to the game after hobbling off the floor in the second half — and talked peanut butter afterward.