The Minnesota Timberwolves are currently in the 70–80% band to make the 2026-27 NBA playoffs. Get the exact live probability, rooting guide, and push alerts when the race moves in the Clinch app.
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Who should Timberwolves fans root for tonight?
The Minnesota Timberwolves are 3-1 through 4 games this season. Most recently, they lost to the Cleveland Cavaliers 127-125 on the road on Oct 26. The Portland Trail Blazers (3-0) and Oklahoma City Thunder (4-0) are the closest Northwest Division comparisons. Coming off a loss with a 3-1 last 10. Next three: home against the Golden State Warriors Oct 28, home against the Los Angeles Clippers Oct 30, and at the San Antonio Spurs Oct 31. 1-0 at home, 2-1 on the road, and +68 point differential. Clinch ranks tonight's slate by how much each result moves the Timberwolves probability, live.
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Recent results and the next tipoffs
Next on the court
These are the next scheduled matchups currently attached to the Timberwolves race.
- Oct 28hosts Golden State Warriors
- Oct 30hosts Los Angeles Clippers
- Oct 31visits San Antonio Spurs
Who should Timberwolves fans root for on Oct 28, 2026?
Which results across the league move the Timberwolves playoff race. Tonight's slate has real swing in it — see how the model reads each result below.
Most helpful results
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Biggest risks
HOU win hurts slightly
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These are direct what-if simulations from a rooting run matched to the latest headline odds, not teams chosen merely because their standings percentages are nearby.