Timberwolves' Conley Calls for Better Handling of Pressure

Veteran point guard discusses team's struggles after tough loss

Mar. 29, 2026 at 3:05am

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An abstract, cubist-style painting depicting a fragmented basketball game, with the players' forms broken down into overlapping geometric shapes and planes of color, conveying the mental and emotional challenges of high-pressure competition.Veteran point guard Mike Conley's call for the Timberwolves to better handle pressure reflects the team's ongoing struggles to perform under intense circumstances.Des Moines Today

In a postgame interview following the Minnesota Timberwolves' latest defeat, veteran point guard Mike Conley expressed the need for the team to better manage the pressure they face, acknowledging their struggles to perform under intense circumstances.

Why it matters

The Timberwolves have had a challenging season, and Conley's comments highlight the mental and emotional challenges the team faces as they try to turn things around and make a push for the playoffs.

The details

Conley, a respected 15-year NBA veteran, spoke candidly about the team's inability to maintain composure when the game is on the line. He emphasized the importance of the Timberwolves developing better strategies to handle the stress and expectations that come with being a professional basketball team.

  • The interview took place after the Timberwolves' game on March 28, 2026.

The players

Mike Conley

A 15-year NBA veteran and starting point guard for the Minnesota Timberwolves.

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What they’re saying

“We got to do better with handling that pressure. We got to do better with just staying poised and executing down the stretch.”

— Mike Conley, Point Guard

The takeaway

Conley's candid comments highlight the mental toughness required to succeed in the NBA, and the Timberwolves will need to find ways to better equip their players to handle the pressure of close games if they hope to turn their season around.