Coach Chris Finch had stated a few times in recent weeks that the involvement level of Jaden McDaniels is the "barometer'' as to how his Timberwolves are playing in a given game.
If that had been an accurate assessment, then the barometric pressure inside Target Center for Game 5 of the Western Conference finals might have been low enough to create dangerous winds.
Which wouldn't have been the first indoor weather event during this series, since there were raindrops coming from Target Center's sod-covered roof in select areas on the wet day of Game 2.
McDaniels is a true 6-foot-10, a lithe leaper, and started this series by drilling three-pointers from hither and yon to lead the Wolves to a 62-point first half.