Many viewed the Timberwolves' acquisition of Randle as a misstep for the franchise. Instead, the forward has blossomed and played an instrumental role in the team's return to the conference finals.

Minnesota Timberwolves power forward Julius Randle is in the middle of the best run in the playoffs of his career. The three-time All-Star is averaging 22.4 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 5.8 assists so far and has been Minnesota's most consistent player. The Timberwolves are up 2-1 on the Golden State Warriors in the second round of the NBA Playoffs.

Julius Randle scored 29 points on 13-for-18 shooting, and the Minnesota Timberwolves held on for a 121-110 win over the Golden State Warriors to clinch their Western Conference semifinals series on Wednesday night in Minneapolis.