Minnesota @ OKC – 12.01.17
Wolves Lose: 14-9
OKC will be very good next year and they will have revenge on their mind from earlier in the season. The rivalry heats up as the Thunder realize the Timberwolves are a threat in their own division.
LAC @ Minnesota – 12.03.17
Wolves Win: 15-9
Karl-Anthony Towns puts up monster numbers against a dominant Clippers frontcourt here. He begins getting media recognition as a dark horse MVP candidate after his performance here.
Minnesota @ Memphis – 12.04.17
Wolves Win: 16-9
The Memphis Grizzlies will be one of the teams to fall out of playoff contention in the Western Conference. The Timberwolves score a rare road victory here against a Grizzlies team searching for an identity.
Minnesota @ LAC – 12.06.17
Wolves Lose: 16-10
Blake Griffin gets his revenge against the Timberwolves. Another rivalry starts brewing as both teams are solid middle of the pack contenders in the West.
Dallas @ Minnesota – 12.10.17
Wolves Lose: 16-11
The Mavericks shock the Timberwolves at home based off of Dennis Smith Jr’s monster game. It’s hard to sweep a team in the NBA and the scrappy Mavs steal this one.
Philadelphia @ Minnesota – 12.12.17
Wolves Win: 17-11
As we said earlier it takes a while for potential to become victories. Philly competes for a playoff spot next year… but it’s in the East. Timberwolves get a blowout win here.
Sacramento @ Minnesota – 12.14.17
Wolves Win: 18-11
The Timberwolves teach a young Kings team what it means to be a contender in the Western Conference. A strong home stand continues for the Wolves after dropping the first game.
Phoenix @ Minnesota – 12.16.17
Wolves Win: 19-11
Phoenix plays a tough game but their road woes continue as the Timberwolves grab a win on the back of a strong Andrew Wiggins performance.
Portland @ Minnesota – 12.18.17
Wolves Lose: 19-12
Damian Lillard loves when people underestimate his team, and people are underestimating the Trailblazers. The Wolves lose a game they should win because they don’t prepare for a monster Lillard performance. Another divisional rivalry begins to bud.
Minnesota @ Denver – 12.20.17
Wolves Lose: 19-13
The Northwest division is tough. Denver plays a dominant game at home as our guys have a hard time adjusting to the altitude.
Minnesota @ Phoenix – 12.23.17
Wolves Lose: 19-14
Although the Timberwolves are vastly improved this year they are also a young team when it comes to winning. The Wolves lose an uncharacteristic game in Phoenix. Thibodeau gets angry.
Minnesota @ LAL – 12.25.17
Wolves Win: 20-14
Merry Christmas! The Timberwolves deliver the last present to Minnesota fans everywhere on Christmas night with a blowout win. Casual NBA fans will hate it but Timberwolves fans will love every second of this slump-busting win.
Denver @ Minnesota – 12.27.17
Wolves Win: 21-14
The Timberwolves take care of business at home and show Denver why they are the better team. Jimmy Butler scores big and leads the way for the Timberwolves to hold down the home court.
Minnesota @ Milwaukee – 12.28.17
Wolves Lose: 21-15
The Greek Freak shreds an overall improved Timberwolves defense.
Minnesota @ Indiana – 12.31.17
Wolves Win: 22-15
Indiana continues to struggle as they fight to stay relevant in the Eastern Conference playoff hunt. The Timberwolves get another east road victory.