Once again, the Minnesota Timberwolves seemed to have the game in hand over the Memphis Grizzlies. And once again, they squandered a golden opportunity to take control of their first-round series.

Karl-Anthony Towns spoke out after the heartbreaking loss on Ja Morant's last-second layup to steal victory away from the jaws of defeat.

“48 minutes. It takes all 48. We learned that last game. We just didn't get it done today. I think it's pretty simple as that, just 48 minutes. We've got to play all 48,” said the Timberwolves star.

It's disappointment, obviously. It's a tough pill to swallow. You feel like you've got it. Even after all mistakes made, you hit a big three to tie the game up with four seconds, you feel good about going into overtime and having a chance to win the game still. Learning experience.”

Towns finished the contest with 28 points and 13 rebounds to lead the Timberwolves throughout the night. But a late flurry from Ja Morant, which included a go-ahead three with just over a minute left to go along with the game-winner, ultimately sealed the win for Memphis

It's hard not to feel regret over the wasted opportunities, as KAT vocalized. But with the series shifting back to Minnesota, the Timberwolves can punch right back.