Minnesota Timberwolves: Top 5 playoff games in franchise history

SACRAMENTO, CA - 1997: Stephon Marbury and Kevin Garnett. Copyright 1997 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, CA - 1997: Stephon Marbury and Kevin Garnett. Copyright 1997 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images)
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SACRAMENTO, CA – 1997: Stephon Marbury and Kevin Garnett. Copyright 1997 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, CA – 1997: Stephon Marbury and Kevin Garnett. Copyright 1997 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images)

The Minnesota Timberwolves are finally back in the playoffs, so it’s the perfect time to reflect on the best postseason games in franchise history.

The wait is finally over, ladies and gentlemen.

The Minnesota Timberwolves are headed to the playoffs for the first time since 2004, ended what was the longest playoff drought in the NBA. They will face off against the Houston Rockets in a best-of-seven series beginning on Sunday evening.

There will never be a better time to take a look at the five most memorable playoff games in team playoff history. There aren’t a ton to choose from, but Kevin Garnett and Co. absolutely gave us a few to enjoy.

Let’s take a look…