Minnesota played five-plus minutes of assist-filled, joyful basketball to open Saturday’s fourth quarter against the Clippers.

It greatly resembled the product the Timberwolves produced at the outset of the final frame six days prior against San Antonio.

Ball movement and energy leads to good shots and good vibes on offense, which seems to almost inspire better defensive play.

“That’s the brand of basketball we’ve all set out to try to play,” Wolves guard Mike Conley said.

It’s certainly the most effective edition, and seemingly the one that produces the most glee.

“I don’t know why we don’t have it all the time,” Wolves coach Chris Finch said of the joy displayed by his players at the start of the fourth quarter against the Clippers. “Sometimes we’re just kind of too in our own head

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