New York Yankees veteran Alex Rodriguez, though no longer in line to be majority owner of the Minnesota Timberwolves, was very invested in their recent success. While his bid to be a majority owner fell through, Rodriguez still held a minority stake in the Timberwolves at the time. he Timberwolves were facing the Denver Nuggets, led by MVP Nikola Jokic, in a tough Western Conference playoff series. And, the Timberwolves upset the Nuggets in a thrilling Game 7.
A-Rod was present for the game, likely pumped up throughout the close contest. In the heat of the moment, Rodriguez enthusiastically shouted “Let’s f–king go!” to express his joy.
After the Timberwolves secured the win, Rodriguez was seen celebrating with young star Anthony Edwards.
The Minnesota Timberwolves pulled off a historic upset in Game 7 of the Western Conference semifinals. They defeated the defending champion Denver Nuggets 98-90 on the road. This win clinched a trip to the Western Conference Finals for the Timberwolves for the first time since 2004.
Historically, the Timberwolves haven’t been a championship contender for most of their existence. They haven’t reached the NBA Finals and haven’t had many deep playoff runs.
But, this NBA season has been different. he Minnesota Timberwolves are having a fantastic season!
They finished the regular season with a 56-26 record, placing them third in the Western Conference. Coach Chris Finch deserves credit for building a strong defensive identity and maximizing the team’s potential. Karl-Anthony Towns’ Leap has likely developed into an MVP contender. The young star, Anthony Edwards, is blossoming alongside Towns.
When will the Minnesota Timberwolves play next?
The Minnesota Timberwolves will play their next game on Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 12:30 AM IST. This is Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals against the Dallas Mavericks. The game will be played at the Target Center in Minneapolis.
The Timberwolves currently hold home-court advantage in the series, which is a best-of-seven format. This means they get to play more games at home (Target Center) than the Mavericks (American Airlines Center).
Here’s the upcoming schedule for the rest of the series:
-Game 3: Minnesota Timberwolves vs Dallas Mavericks – Thursday, May 23 at 12:30 AM IST (Target Center)
-Game 4: Minnesota Timberwolves vs Dallas Mavericks – Saturday, May 25 at 12:30 AM IST (Target Center)
-Game 5: Dallas Mavericks vs Minnesota Timberwolves – Monday, May 27 at 11:30 PM IST (American Airlines Center)
-Game 6 (If Necessary): Dallas Mavericks vs Minnesota Timberwolves – Wednesday, May 29 at 12:30 AM IST (American Airlines Center)
-Game 7 (If Necessary): Minnesota Timberwolves vs Dallas Mavericks – Friday, May 31 at 12:30 AM IST (Target Center)
