Timberwolves Playoff Picture: Chances, Bracket, Seed for 2024-25

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Anthony Edwards #5 of the Minnesota Timberwolves is defended by Luka Doncic #77 of the Dallas Mavericks during the third quarter in Game Four of the Western Conference Finals at American Airlines Center on May 28, 2024 in Dallas, Texas.
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Shane Jackson @Sjacksonmgm Nov 12, 2024, 4:46 PM

Fresh off a run to the Western Conference finals, the Minnesota Timberwolves are among the top contenders in the 2025 NBA playoff picture.

Timberwolves Playoff Chances

The Timberwolvesโ€™ playoff odds are -1400, giving them an implied probability of 93.33% to make the postseason.

Here is how their postseason odds compare to the Northwest Division:

  • Thunder -10000
  • Timberwolves -1400
  • Nuggets -500
  • Jazz +1800
  • Trail Blazers +3000

Timberwolves Playoff Seed

Based on the current NBA standings, the Timberwolves would be the No. 8 seed in the Western Conference if the season ended today. That would put Minnesota in the play-in tournament.

Minnesota was the No. 3 seed last year.

Last Time the Timberwolves Made the Playoffs

The Timberwolves have made the playoffs for three straight years, including a trip to the Western Conference finals in 2024. It marked the teamโ€™s deepest postseason run since 2004.

The Timberwolves have 12 playoff appearances and no championships as a franchise since 1989-90.

Timberwolves Playoff History

YearRoundOpponentResult
2023-24Conference FinalsMavericksLost, 4-1
2023-24Conference SemifinalsNuggetsWon, 4-3
2023-24Opening RoundSunsWon, 4-0
2022-23Opening RoundNuggetsLost, 4-1
2021-22Opening RoundGrizzliesLost, 4-2
2017-18Opening RoundRocketsLost, 4-1
2003-04Conference FinalsLakersLost, 4-2
2003-04Conference SemifinalsKingsWon, 4-3
2003-04Opening RoundNuggetsWon, 4-1
2002-03Opening RoundLakersLost, 4-2
2001-02Opening RoundMavericksLost, 3-0
2000-01Opening RoundSpursLost, 3-1
1999-00Opening RoundTrail BlazersLost, 3-1
1998-99Opening RoundSpursLost, 3-1
1997-98Opening RoundSuperSonicsLost, 3-2
1996-97Opening RoundRocketsLost, 3-0

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Shane Jackson

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Shane Jackson is a Web Content Writer for BetMGM, covering MLB and NBA. After graduating from the University of Kansas, his previous stops include MLB.com, Lawrence Journal-World, Manhattan Mercury, Bet Chicago Sports, WynnBET, and Sportsbook Review.

Shane Jackson is a Web Content Writer for BetMGM, covering MLB and NBA. After graduating from the University of Kansas, his previous stops include MLB.com, Lawrence Journal-World, Manhattan Mercury, Bet Chicago Sports, WynnBET, and Sportsbook Review.