If there was a game to typify what the Timberwolves might need from Jaden McDaniels the rest of the season, it was Monday's win over Dallas.
There was the staunch defense, when McDaniels and Anthony Edwards teamed up to prevent Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic from getting a shot off in the final seconds to preserve a three-point victory.
His defense has drawn plaudits ever since McDaniels cracked the rotation his rookie season, with guard Austin Rivers saying McDaniels deserved some leaguewide recognition.
"We have the best perimeter defender in the NBA," Rivers said. "His ability to guard not only quick guards, but big guards, I don't think there's anyone that can do it better than him.