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Looking ahead, the Timberwolves face a grueling stretch of their schedule, playing against several tough opponents, including the Clippers, Warriors, and Mavericks. In what many consider to be the second hardest schedule in the league, the stakes are high. If Minnesota continues to falter during this stretch, they could find themselves struggling for a playoff position, potentially missing the play-in tournament altogether—an unimaginable scenario for a team that seemed destined for contention just last season.