Retina MBP & 27" Thunder Bolt Screen Saver Issue

Screen Saver - When connected to the 27" & the MBP in clamshell mode I have the screen saver to come on within 5min of non-use.  When I come back to my desk and click the spacebar to enter my password the screen saver will freeze.  I'm able to move the mouse, but I don't get the prompt for the password and opening the screen on the MBP won't do anything. Just remains black.  This is happening at least once daily.  The only option is to hold the power button and hard shutdown and restart.

Screen Saver - When connected to the 27" & the MBP in clamshell mode I have the screen saver to come on within 5min of non-use.  When I come back to my desk and click the spacebar to enter my password the screen saver will freeze.  I'm able to move the mouse, but I don't get the prompt for the password and opening the screen on the MBP won't do anything. Just remains black.  This is happening at least once daily.  The only option is to hold the power button and hard shutdown and restart.

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