While the Los Angeles Clippers have shifted their focus to the offseason , the majority of the league is involved in the first round of the playoffs. The Western Conference has once again proved to be stacked, with the Houston Rockets and the Denver Nuggets on the brink of elimination despite being heavily favored before their series. Denver's potential first-round exit could have significant reverberations throughout the league. However, Minnesota has to win one more game to advance to the second round, and they have to do it without Donte DiVincenzo and Anthony Edwards. DiVincenzo suffered a season-ending Achilles tear in Game 4, and Edwards will miss several weeks with a hyperextended knee. This creates a big opening in the Timberwolves backcourt. This means that former Clippers guard Bones Hyland will have an excellent opportunity to prove himself before his free agency. Bones Hyland Has Been Thriving Ever Since Leaving the Clippers Hyland has exceeded all expectations since joining the Timberwolves.…