The daily digest of Twin Cities culture | Secrets of the City

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Game #78, Road Game #39, Los Angeles Clippers 77, Minnesota 87

Game #79, Road Game #40, Golden State 97, Minnesota 105

Season Record: 24-55

1. Showing Up

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Game #56, Road Game #29: Toronto 118, Minnesota 110

Game #57, Home Game #28: Minnesota 103, Utah 120

Season Record: 17-40

1. Worn Down, Then Out

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Game #37, Home Game #19: Minnesota 96, Miami 99

Season Record: 11-26

1. Don't Overthink It

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Game #27, Home Game #13: Minnesota 93, San Antonio 99

Game #28, Road Game #15: New York Knicks 107, Minnesota 120

Game #29, Home Game #14: Minnesota 94, Orlando 118

Season Record 5-24

1. A Discouraging Baseline