Julius Randle is proving to be the Timberwolves’ X-factor, with the Wolves finding success when he plays, showcasing his impact.

Julius Randle was always going to arrive in the Twin Cities with a target on his back. He was the primary trade piece in the blockbuster deal sending Minnesota Timberwolves franchise cornerstone Karl-Anthony Towns to the New York Knicks.

Julius Randle has become the most versatile player on the Minnesota Timberwolves, which has made them a dangerous matchup for any team in the league.

Is Julius Randle the key to the Timberwolves' playoff run? Analyzing his impact since returning from injury. Read the full breakdown!

The Minnesota Timberwolves soared to its sixth straight victory with a decisive win over the favored Denver Nuggets.

The Minnesota Timberwolves kicked off a five-game winning streak when they beat the Dallas Mavericks on the road on Jan. 22. That was also when Timberwolves coach Chris Finch and Julius Randle had a talk about Randle's fit on the team.

Those injuries have been the latest problem for Minnesota in a disappointing follow-up to last year's trip to the Western Conference finals. The Timberwolves went 5-8 with Randle sidelined and are now 33-29 and hold the No. 8 seed in the West following Sunday's win.