The Tussling Timberwolves decided not to practice Monday before traveling to Los Angeles to face the Lakers for the start of the NBA play-in tournament, a wise move for self-preservation. Can't be too careful when fists are flying.
Their time would be better served engaging in other activities. An appointment with Dr. Phil. A field trip to the Arboretum to breathe in the serenity. Maybe a scavenger hunt through the skyways.
An organization that specializes in dysfunction and produces more goofy moments than Donald Duck outdid itself with the latest doozy. Two starters threw punches — one at a teammate and one at a wall — that led to their early departures from the most important game of the season and being unavailable as the postseason begins.