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The Timberwolves will need to find a way to limit Nikola Jokic, which is an impossible task.

Terrence Shannon Jr. has been scoring at will of late, and he will put a lot of pressure on the Nuggets' defense.

The Timberwolves are in the hardest possible playoff bracket, and a deep playoff run is starting to feel like a pipe dream.

This roster likely isn't a championship roster where it currently stands, and this offseason, change will be needed for the team to reach its lofty goals.

With the majority of key Timberwolves players sitting out on Sunday, four players set new career-highs in points.

Julius Randle will be guarded by Aaron Gordon on offense, and at times he will be asked to guard Nikola Jokic on defense -- that's a brutal combination.

The Nuggets are far from an ideal playoff matchup for the Timberwolves, but Minnesota still has one strong advantage.

The Minnesota Timberwolves rested almost all their regulars for the playoffs during a 132-126 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans, as franchise icon Kevin Garnett made a special appearance for fan appreciation night in the regular-season finale.

Kyle Anderson's versatility could help him play a sizable role in the playoffs.