DENVER – In the three games leading to the Timberwolves' Game 5 loss to the Nuggets on Tuesday, the Wolves left some breadcrumbs to show their composure wasn't where it needed to be in a series against a defending champion.
As a result, the season is on the line as the Wolves trail the best-of-seven NBA Western Conference semifinal series 3-2 heading to Thursday night's game against Denver at Target Center.
The cracks started to show back in Game 2, one of the biggest triumphs of the season, when the Wolves were dominating the Nuggets and causing Jamal Murray and coach Michael Malone to lose their minds in the first half.