MINNEAPOLIS — After Julius Randle scored a close mid-range jumper, he turned to the crowd and pointed down at the court. The crowd was too loud to hear what he said, but you could mouth the words.

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The score was 6-1, but the game didn't even seem that close. Here's how it all happened, and what comes next.