In a tale of contrasting performances, the Minnesota Timberwolves showcased their potential with a dominant 29-point victory over the Denver Nuggets but followed it up with a lackluster 100-92 win against a severely undermanned Atlanta Hawks team. While the Wolves led from start to finish against the Nuggets, they displayed sloppiness against the Hawks, allowing a comfortable lead to shrink to just six points by the end of the third quarter. Coach Chris Finch expressed strong dissatisfaction with his team’s second-half performance, attributing it to sloppiness and a lack of discipline. Despite Anthony Edwards and Julius Randle’s underwhelming contributions in the latter game, Finch remains optimistic about the team’s growth, highlighting the individual improvements of players like Jaden McDaniels, who has stepped up his game significantly in January. As the Timberwolves aim for consistency, they are set to face a tougher challenge against the Phoenix Suns, reinforcing the need for a firmer competitive edge moving forward.