Randle arrived in Minnesota this offseason as part of a blockbuster deal that sent forward Karl-Anthony Towns to the New York Knicks. After his excellent performance on Wednesday, the three-time All-Star admitted he has struggled to fit in as more of a facilitator in the Timberwolves' offense rather than a scorer.

Just as Karl-Anthony Towns has shown nothing but joy at being back near his home with the Knicks, both Randle and Donte DiVincenzo professed their happiness in Minnesota. But it was the Knicks reunion that was really the subject. Neither the Knicks nor the Timberwolves have quite lived up to the expectations held for their teams after this trade.

Timberwolves hang on to beat Mavericks behind the idealized version of Julius Randle in this Wolves offense. He and Chris Finch discuss Randle’s “little bit different” role and transition to a facilitator.

Randle is attempting far fewer shots and being asked to facilitate more often in his first season in Minnesota.

Julius Randle nets 23 points in a huge win for Minnesota over the Luka Doncic-less Mavericks, highlighting Dallas's depth issues. Kyrie went off for the Mavs.