The Vikings' 37-10 loss Thursday was just the beginning of an embarrassing weekend of Minnesota sports as the Gophers, Wolves and Wild all suffered ugly defeats.

Reportedly costing Wolves and Lynx owners Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez at least $1.5 million, the lighting system will create "a dramatic, theater-style atmosphere spotlighting the on-court action. The result is a more intense and focused viewing experience that puts the game front and center like never before."

Thankfully for Minnesota, it had Julius Randle. The team’s usual No. 2 scoring option put on his Batman cape Sunday to save the Wolves from impending disaster. Indiana didn’t have anyone who could hold up to Randle’s physicality, which allowed the forward to get to his spots every time down the floor.

The Denver Nuggets (1-1) and Minnesota Timberwolves (2-1) meet Monday. Tip-off from Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is set for 9:30 p.m. ET (Peacock). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NBA odds around the Nuggets vs. Timberwolves odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

Across men's professional sports, the Timberwolves had the worst regular-season winning percentage — until recently.

Minnesota Timberwolves All-Star Anthony Edwards could be out at least two weeks with a hamstring injury, according to a report published by an ESPN NBA Insider.

PM ET, the Cleveland Cavaliers face the Detroit Pistons, then at 9:30 PM it's the Denver Nuggets vs Minnesota Timberwolves. Live coverage begins at 6:30 PM. See below for additional information on how to watch both games.

The Minnesota Timberwolves unveiled a new "state-of-the-art" stage lighting system at Target Center during Sunday's home opener. The move is part of an effort by the team's new owners, Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez, to enhance the gameday experience for fans attending in person. The two purchased the franchise for $1.5 billion in June.