Finch, coaching staff are Timberwolves secret weapon [Video]

MINNEAPOLIS — With three minutes left on the pregame warmup clock, the back hallway at Target Center that leads to the arena floor comes alive with the boisterous and motivational sounds of team camaraderie.

The Minnesota Timberwolves convene for a brief cacophony of hollers, shoulder shoves and hand slaps like they’re still in high school before walking to the court together. The twist? This human energy drink is concocted by the coaches, not the players.

“Getting revved up!” said 64-year-old assistant coach Elston Turner, wryly smiling through his reflection on the ritual after a recent practice.

With the staff lined up on both sides, head coach Chris Finch walks calmly through the tunnel for fist bumps as the rest of the assistants let loose. Former quality control coach Nathan Bubes, who’s now with the …