Timberwolves Struggle with Late-Game Performance, Fans Frustrated

The Minnesota Timberwolves have been inconsistent this season, struggling particularly in clutch-time situations where they have a 41.9% win rate, ranking 25th in the NBA (Source: https://www.si.com/nba/timberwolves/minnesota-timberwolves-news/by-the-numbers-timberwolves-among-nba-s-worst-clutch-time-teams-01jk8w24tz1b). Despite this, they recently broke a two-game losing streak with a dominant fourth-quarter performance against the Chicago Bulls, highlighting their potential when they execute well (Source: https://clutchpoints.com/timberwolves-news-small-details-holding-minnesota-back-contention). Coach Chris Finch has focused on improving secondary scoring and rebounding, areas critical for easing the burden on star player Anthony Edwards (Source: https://clutchpoints.com/timberwolves-news-small-details-holding-minnesota-back-contention). Additionally, the team has faced challenges at home, possibly due to players adjusting to new family responsibilities, affecting their rest and performance (Source: https://www.si.com/nba/peculiar-reason-possible-explanation-timberwolves-struggles-home). The Timberwolves' record could be significantly better if they had managed to hold onto their fourth-quarter leads in several close games (Source: https://www.minnpost.com/sports/2025/02/shocking-losses-following-winning-streak-frustrate-minnesota-timberwolves-fans/).