Minnesota Timberwolves Playoffs 2027
The Minnesota Timberwolves are 1-0 (1.000), 7th in the Western Conference. If the season ended today they would be the No. 7 seed and play the New Orleans Pelicans (No. 8) in the Play-In at home. Next: at the Orlando Magic, Fri, Oct 23 · 7:00 PM EDT on NBA League Pass/DAZN MIN.
MagicFri, Oct 23 · 7:00 PM EDT · NBA League Pass/DAZN MIN
Pelicans No. 8Winner is the No. 7 seed; loser hosts the 9/10 winner for No. 8Western Conference Standings
| # | Team | W-L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Trail Blazers | 1-0 | 1.000 | – |
| 2 |  Clippers | 1-0 | 1.000 | – |
| 3 |  Thunder | 2-0 | 1.000 | – |
| 4 |  Lakers | 1-0 | 1.000 | – |
| 5 |  Grizzlies | 1-0 | 1.000 | – |
| 6 |  Rockets | 1-0 | 1.000 | – |
| 7 | Timberwolves | 1-0 | 1.000 | – |
| 8 | Pelicans | 0-1 | .000 | 1 |
| 9 |  Nuggets | 0-1 | .000 | 1 |
| 10 |  Spurs | 0-1 | .000 | 1 |
| 11 |  Mavericks | 0-1 | .000 | 1 |
| 12 |  Jazz | 0-1 | .000 | 1 |
| 13 |  Warriors | 0-1 | .000 | 1 |
| 14 |  Kings | 0-1 | .000 | 1 |
| 15 |  Suns | 0-1 | .000 | 1 |
1-6 go straight to the first round; 7-10 play the Play-In. Ranked by win percentage, then the NBA tiebreakers; division titles guarantee nothing. Full playoff picture →
Timberwolves Schedule and Results
| Date | Opponent | Result / time |
|---|---|---|
| Wed, Oct 21 | at  Heat | W 131-106 |
| Fri, Oct 23 | at Magic | 7:00 PM |
| Sun, Oct 25 | vs  Raptors | 7:00 PM |
| Mon, Oct 26 | at  Cavaliers | 7:00 PM |
| Wed, Oct 28 | vs Warriors | 8:00 PM |
| Fri, Oct 30 | vs Clippers | 8:00 PM |
| Sat, Oct 31 | at Spurs | 8:00 PM |
| Mon, Nov 2 | vs  Bucks | 8:00 PM |
| Wed, Nov 4 | at Rockets | 8:30 PM |
Times Eastern. Last five results and the next eight games.
This Minnesota Timberwolves playoffs page refreshes after every Timberwolves game: record, conference seed, Play-In or first-round path and schedule. Compare them with the rest of the West playoff picture, or see their projected route on the bracket.
Minnesota Timberwolves playoffs FAQ
Are the Minnesota Timberwolves in a playoff spot?
Yes, as of today: No. 7 in the West, a Play-In place.
Who would the Minnesota Timberwolves play in the Play-In?
The New Orleans Pelicans (No. 8), at home; winner is the No. 7 seed; loser hosts the 9/10 winner for No. 8.
When is the next Timberwolves game?
Fri, Oct 23 · 7:00 PM EDT, at the Orlando Magic, on NBA League Pass/DAZN MIN.
Does winning the Northwest matter?
Only as a tiebreaker. NBA seeds go purely by record within the conference, so a division winner can still land in the Play-In.
How do NBA teams make the playoffs?
Seeds 1 to 6 in each conference qualify directly; seeds 7 to 10 play the Play-In Tournament for the last two places.