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 Timberwolves’ playoff odds are -1100, giving them an implied probability of 91.67% to make the postseason.
Here is how their postseason odds compare to the Northwest Division:
- Thunder -10000
- Timberwolves -1100
- Nuggets -550
- Jazz +2000
- Trail Blazers +3000
Timberwolves Playoff Seed
Based on the current NBA standings, the Timberwolves would be the No. 10 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 team’s deepest postseason run since 2004.
The Timberwolves have 12 playoff appearances and no championships as a franchise since 1989-90.
Timberwolves Playoff History
| Year | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | Conference Finals | Mavericks | Lost, 4-1 |
| 2023-24 | Conference Semifinals | Nuggets | Won, 4-3 |
| 2023-24 | Opening Round | Suns | Won, 4-0 |
| 2022-23 | Opening Round | Nuggets | Lost, 4-1 |
| 2021-22 | Opening Round | Grizzlies | Lost, 4-2 |
| 2017-18 | Opening Round | Rockets | Lost, 4-1 |
| 2003-04 | Conference Finals | Lakers | Lost, 4-2 |
| 2003-04 | Conference Semifinals | Kings | Won, 4-3 |
| 2003-04 | Opening Round | Nuggets | Won, 4-1 |
| 2002-03 | Opening Round | Lakers | Lost, 4-2 |
| 2001-02 | Opening Round | Mavericks | Lost, 3-0 |
| 2000-01 | Opening Round | Spurs | Lost, 3-1 |
| 1999-00 | Opening Round | Trail Blazers | Lost, 3-1 |
| 1998-99 | Opening Round | Spurs | Lost, 3-1 |
| 1997-98 | Opening Round | SuperSonics | Lost, 3-2 |
| 1996-97 | Opening Round | Rockets | Lost, 3-0 |
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