The Minnesota Timberwolves’ motley crew brought a burst of fun to the NBA playoffs
The Minnesota Timberwolves concluded their playoff journey with a loss to the San Antonio Spurs. Despite facing significant injuries and being underdogs, they showcased an entertaining style of play throughout the postseason. Their spirited performance, highlighted by key players like Anthony Edwards and Jaden McDaniels, left a memorable impression on fans.
- ▪The Timberwolves were eliminated from the NBA playoffs after losing to the Spurs 139-109.
- ▪They faced injuries to two starters and a key reserve during their first-round series against the Denver Nuggets.
- ▪Despite being underdogs, the Timberwolves managed to win their first-round series against the Nuggets and took two games from the Spurs.
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Anthony Edwards and the Timberwolves ended their playoff run with Friday night’s 139-109 loss to the Spurs. Photograph: Abbie Parr/APView image in fullscreenAnthony Edwards and the Timberwolves ended their playoff run with Friday night’s 139-109 loss to the Spurs. Photograph: Abbie Parr/APMinnesota TimberwolvesThe Minnesota Timberwolves’ motley crew brought a burst of fun to the NBA playoffsThe Wolves probably won’t win a title without big roster changes, but their postseason run made their case as one of the league’s most entertaining teamsOwen LewisSat 16 May 2026 15.51 EDTLast modified on Sat 16 May 2026 16.09 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleThe Minnesota Timberwolves are out of the NBA playoffs. It’s a miracle it took this long.
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