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Timberwolves booed for poor defensive effort in lopsided home loss to Washington

For most of this season, the crowds at Target Center have been unlike any others in recent years, with good vibes and positive energy replacing frustration and consternation.

Those in attendance Tuesday did something they haven't done much in this resurgent season — booed in the fourth quarter.

That happened in Washington's 132-114 victory over the Wolves as the Wizards went ahead by 21 points in the final quarter. The second half was a disaster for the Wolves, a defensive meltdown that threatened to undo all their hard work in attempting to reach a guaranteed playoff spot at the No.