The tricky traps and advanced plays are out. Doing the little things right is in. Losing four out of the past five games can have that effect on a team.
That's why these images were particularly telling after Monday's practice:

Timberwolves forward Kevin Garnett stood at the free-throw line, bouncing the ball and burying the free throw, bouncing the ball and burying the free throw.

Nearby, reserve guard Chauncey Billups shot dozens of three-pointers from all over the court. On the other end, center Rasho Nesterovic defended post moves, over and over.

Wolves coach Flip Saunders said Monday his team is going back to the basics, beginning tonight when it plays the Seattle SuperSonics at Target Center.