Randle's difficulties in Game 4 echo some of his struggles throughout his career. At 6-foot-9, he has the quickness and ball-distribution skills of a guard, but sometimes he plays out of control. At a sturdy 250 pounds, he has the strength to battle in the post but often lacks the height and length of the centers he's matched up with.

The Timberwolves have seen how far this team can go, but they might not be able to change much for next season.

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle has arguably been the team's most consistent player throughout the playoffs. His first dud didn't come until Game 2 of the Western Conference finals in a loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder.