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The Minnesota Timberwolves (often referred to as the Wolves or T-Wolves) are an American professional basketball team based in Minneapolis. The Timberwolves compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference. The team was founded during the league expansion in 1989 and has played its home games at Target Center since 1990.
Quick Facts
- Opponent
- Los Angeles Lakers
Lore & Background
The Timberwolves experienced a renaissance in the 2020s, sparked by the selection of number one overall pick Anthony Edwards in 2020 and the hiring of head coach Chris Finch in 2021. The two have led the team to four straight playoff berths, including two straight Western Conference Finals appearances.
Reader's Guide
The Timberwolves won their first division championship in 2004 and advanced to the Western Conference Finals that same season.
Did You Know?
- The Timberwolves set an NBA record for attendance in their inaugural season, drawing over 1 million fans to home games.
- Kevin Garnett was named NBA Most Valuable Player in 2004, the same season the Timberwolves reached the Western Conference Finals.
- The team was nearly sold to New Orleans interests in 1994 before a group led by Edward Villaume and Glen Taylor purchased the team to keep it in Minnesota.
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