Joe Ingles is in the twilight of his NBA career. After a very successful eight-year run with the Utah Jazz ended with a torn ACL, he has spent the past three years as a journeyman. After a year each with the Milwaukee Bucks and Orlando Magic,

"Sometimes you gotta do the human thing," Timberwolves coach Chris Finch said about the decision in a "must-win game."

Vibes in the Twin Cities were nearing a low point for the season. The Timberwolves, recently removed from an eight-game win streak that matched the third longest in franchise history, had lost two straight.