A little over midway through the first quarter in Charlotte, N.C., Julius Randle backed down his defender in the post and then fired a crisp kickout pass to Jaden McDaniels above the 3-point line. McDaniels had an open look at a 3 from an area of the floor that has been profitable for him.

An NBA analyst recently discussed whether Jaden McDaniels is peaking at the perfect time for the Timberwolves' playoff push.

Minnesota Timberwolves (37-29, seventh in the Western Conference) vs. Denver Nuggets (42-23, second in the Western Conference) Denver; Wednesday, 10 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Minnesota will try to keep its three-game road win streak alive when the Timberwolves face Denver.

The topics that arose most frequently involve the performance and future usage of Jaden McDaniels and Mike Conley.

OKLAHOMA CITY — Jaden McDaniels scored 27 points ... Jalen Williams scored 27 points and Aaron Wiggins added 19 for the Thunder, who still lead the Western Conference at 46-11. Thunder forward Chet Holmgren, who missed three months with a pelvic fracture ...

With the win, the Wolves snap a two-game skid and inch closer to the LA Clippers for the sixth spot in the West.

JJust when it appeared the Oklahoma City Thunder were going to run away from Minnesota like they've run away from the pack in the Western Conference standings, the Timberwolves made a stand.

Minnesota looks to prolong its four-game win streak with a victory over San Antonio. Sunday's meeting is the first this season for the teams.

Tonight's Spurs vs. Timberwolves predictions expect Jaden McDaniels to continue taking a back seat to Julius Randle on offense.