Slow-starting starters have been big concern for Wolves this preseason

The Timberwolves’ past two preseason games haven’t been especially close. Both the Clippers and the Thunder grabbed control of the game early and held it without the Wolves making any serious push to threaten them.

For that, the first unit shoulders a lot of responsibility, specifically when the actual starters are starting the game.

Against the Clippers on Wednesday, the Wolves were down 34-22 before coach Tom Thibodeau called a timeout with 3 minutes, 30 seconds left in the first quarter.

At the end of the first quarter Friday, the Wolves were down 31-20. They’re allowing too many points and not scoring enough with the first unit in the game.

It’s still the preseason, but the slow starts are…