Randle responded to a quick hook in the third quarter Thursday with a dominant finish to Minnesota’s Game 2 victory.

Julius Randle led the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 117-93 victory over the Golden State Warriors in Game 2. The former Kentucky star went off for 24 points, seven rebounds and 11 assists while shooting 10/17 from the field and 1/4 from the three-point range in 33 minutes of playing time.

In the pursuit of a championship, the standards are so high. Anyone who can’t handle the pressure may not be cut out to play for a team with championship aspirations. This is what sets the Minnesota Timberwolves apart from the other teams,