Minnesota Timberwolves

Minnesota Timberwolves were established in 1989. They struggled in their early years. They qualified for consecutive 8 playoffs but lost in the first round. Aside from that, they won their first championship in 2004. However, the arrival of top player Kevin Garnett in the 1990s marked their history, leading to multiple playoff berths.

History

The Minnesota Timberwolves were founded in 1989. They struggled a lot in their starting years. They have been playing their home games at their home arena since 1990. After the arrival of Kevin Garnett in 1995, the team qualified for their playoff seasons for eight consecutive years from 1997 to 2004. Garnett was also named the most valuable player of the season.

Season-by-Season Record

Season	GP	W	L	W–L%	Finish	Playoffs
2019 to 20	64	19	45	.297	5th, Northwest	Did not qualify
2020 to 21	72	23	49	.319	4th, Northwest	Did not qualify
2021 to 22	82	46	36	.561	3rd, Northwest	Lost in first round, 2–4 (Grizzlies)
2022 to 23	82	42	40	.512	2nd, Northwest	Lost in first round, 1–4 (Nuggets)
2023 to 24	82	56	26	.683	3rd, Northwest	Lost in conference finals, 1–4 (Mavericks)

Top- Players
Anthony Edwards

Playoff Performance	Notable Scores	Major Teams
· In Game 7 against the Denver Nuggets, despite scoring only 16 points on 24 shots, Edwards showcased his defensive skills by limiting Jamal Murray's scoring in the second half	· Edwards scored a playoff career-high of 43 points in Game 1 against the Denver Nuggets, leading the Timberwolves to a 106-99 victory. This performance included shooting 17-for-29 from the field and 7-for-10 on contested jump shots	Minnesota Timberwolves
	· He became one of only two players in NBA history, alongside Kobe Bryant, to record consecutive 40-point games at age 22 or younger	United States National Team
	· Edwards scored 119 points, the most by a Timberwolves player in postseason history

Karl-Anthony Towns

Playoff Performance	Notable Scores	Major Teams
· In Game 4, scored 28 points and grabbed 10 rebounds in a 122–116 victory, marking the Timberwolves' first playoff series win in 20 years	· On October 29, 2024, scored 44 points and grabbed 13 rebounds in a 116–107 win over the Miami Heat	Minnesota Timberwolves
· In Game 7, recorded 23 points and 12 rebounds, leading the Timberwolves to a 98–90 victory and advancing to the Western Conference Finals for the first time in 20 years	· On January 22, 2024, set a career-high and Timberwolves franchise record with 62 points in a game against the Charlotte Hornets	New York Knicks
· In Game 5, scored 28 points and had 12 rebounds in a 124–103 loss, concluding the Timberwolves' playoff run	· Recorded a career-high 60 points and 17 rebounds in a game against the San Antonio Spurs, becoming the first player in Timberwolves history with multiple 50-plus point games

Rudy Gobert

Playoff Performance	Notable Scores	Major Teams
· In Game 1, Gobert recorded 15 points, 12 rebounds, and 3 blocks, but the Jazz lost the series in a surprising upset	· Scored 24 points and grabbed 14 rebounds in a game against the New Orleans Pelicans	Minnesota Timberwolves
· In Game 7, Gobert had a strong performance with 10 points, 8 rebounds, and 2 blocks, but the Jazz were eliminated in a tightly contested series	· Recorded 20 points and 17 rebounds in a game against the New York Knicks	Utah Jazz
· In Game 6, Gobert scored 25 points and grabbed 13 rebounds, leading the Jazz to a series-clinching victory	· Scored 27 points and had 12 rebounds in a game against the Portland Trail Blazers

Future Outlook

The Minnesota Timberwolves are a talented team. In their early years, they suffered a lot, but after that, they won their dream experience. Their future is very bright. They have a fan base and community. You can also join the community by joining us on NBAbite. NBAbite is a platform where basketball fans can watch live streams for free without spending a single penny. You can also join it and be a part of the NBA community.