One of the problems that plagued the Timberwolves most of the last season was their stagnant late-game offense. Too often, the Wolves relied on isolation basketball with Anthony Edwards in those situations, and their numbers in clutch time reflected that.
Their offensive rating in clutch time, which the NBA defines as a game that is within five points and has five or fewer minutes remaining, was 25th in the league (103.9 points per 100 possessions).
A big reason for the Wolves' 15-4 record this season is how they have flipped those numbers. Now, clutch time offense is becoming a strength of the team; the Wolves are seventh in offensive efficiency in clutch time this season (121.