Wolves Can Clinch Playoff Spot Monday If These 3 Things Happen
The Wolves can clinch a playoff spot Monday night if they beat the Grizzlies, if the Nuggets lose to the Blazers and the Spurs beat the Kings.
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The Wolves can clinch a playoff spot Monday night if they beat the Grizzlies, if the Nuggets lose to the Blazers and the Spurs beat the Kings.
The Minnesota Timberwolves announced Sunday night that tickets for a potential first-round playoff series will go on sale Monday.
Butler scored 18 points in his return from right knee surgery and Jeff Teague had 25 points and eight assists.
Jamal Murray had 22 points to lead six Denver players in double figures, Nikola Jokic sealed the game with a late tip-in and the Nuggets beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 100-96 on Thursday night in a pivotal matchup between teams vying for a playoff spot.
Jimmy Butler practiced again on Tuesday, and at least proclaims himself close to being back to playing.
Ricky Rubio scored 23 points, including a season-high 5-for-6 shooting on 3-pointers, and Donovan Mitchell added 21 points as the Utah Jazz beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 121-97 on Sunday night.
Towns had 21 points and 20 rebounds, Crawford scored 24 points and the Timberwolves held off the Mavericks 93-92 on Friday night.
Karl-Anthony Towns scored a franchise-record 56 points and added 15 rebounds for his league-leading 63rd double-double.
The Timberwolves were reminded Monday night they are not a heavyweight, and they're not a shoe-in for the postseason.
The Timberwolves (42-33) started the night tied for seventh in the Western Conference standings with Utah.
The Philadelphia 76ers inched closer to their first playoff berth in six years with a 120-108 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday night.
The Timberwolves came into the night tied with Utah for seventh place in the Western Conference.
Karl-Anthony Towns racked up 30 points and 10 rebounds for his NBA-best 60th double-double and Andrew Wiggins scored 27 points.
The Sports Business Journal Awards named Target Center and U.S. Bank Stadium among the nominees for Sports Facility of the Year.
The Minnesota Timberwolves may have lost Sunday evening, but Target Center was graced by the appearance of champions nonetheless.
