The Minnesota Timberwolves had won four straight games and six of their last seven after beating the Sacramento Kings again on Friday.

But that success was built upon one of the softest schedules an NBA team will play this season. The combined records of the teams Minnesota beat in those six games is 12-38.

Still, the Wolves were playing well. Their defensive intensity had picked up in that span and they sport one of the most efficient offenses in the NBA. It was about time to see again how they stacked up against a legitimate foe.

The answer: Not well.

The Denver Nuggets were without two starters on the wing, as both Christian Braun and Cam Johnson were out with injuries, which severely strained a rotation that’s been one of the best in the league this season. No matter, what was avai

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