Limping to All-Star break, Timberwolves hope Hawks can cure ills

The Minnesota Timberwolves have two games left before the NBA All-Star break.

That's not much time to snap out of weeklong slump.

Minnesota will try to bounce back on short rest when it tips off against the Atlanta Hawks on Monday night in Minneapolis. The Timberwolves are coming off a 115-96 loss at home against the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday afternoon.

The setback marked the Timberwolves' third loss in the past four games. Rudy Gobert called out the team's effort level on defense after a recent loss...