As the clock wound down, the Timberwolves found themselves in a precarious position, leading by just one point. Westbrook, who had been a significant contributor throughout the game, capitalized on a fast break but failed to convert an open layup, a miss that would haunt him as the game progressed. The Timberwolves then capitalized on the ensuing chaos, with Jaden McDaniels drawing a foul on a three-point attempt that led to a review of the play.