The Minnesota Timberwolves impressed during their first two preseason games against the injury-depleted New Orleans Pelicans and the Denver Nuggets, the reigning No. 3 seed in the Western Conference. Both matches resulted in wins — the first convincingly, the second in overtime — thanks to renewed energy and attention to the defensive end of the court. However, despite the successes, a dusting of darkness marred their otherwise lustrous sheen.
Simply put, Jaden McDaniels didn’t look all that great.
In 35 minutes combined, he shot 1-for-7 from the field and was 0-for-3 from beyond the 3-point line in the corners.