Minnesota Timberwolves Playoffs 2027
The Minnesota Timberwolves are 8-3 (.727), 5th in the Western Conference, 1½ games behind the Los Angeles Lakers. If the season ended today they would be the No. 5 seed and play the Golden State Warriors (No. 4) in the first round. Next: home to the Dallas Mavericks, Thu, Nov 12 · 8:00 PM EST on NBA TV.
MavericksThu, Nov 12 · 8:00 PM EST · NBA TV
Warriors No. 4Then the 1/8 winnerSeason Trend
Western Conference Standings
| # | Team | W-L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Lakers | 10-2 | .833 | – |
| 2 |  Spurs | 9-2 | .818 | ½ |
| 3 |  Thunder | 8-2 | .800 | 1 |
| 4 | Warriors | 8-3 | .727 | 1½ |
| 5 | Timberwolves | 8-3 | .727 | 1½ |
| 6 |  Rockets | 8-3 | .727 | 1½ |
| 7 |  Grizzlies | 7-3 | .700 | 2 |
| 8 |  Trail Blazers | 6-3 | .667 | 2½ |
| 9 | Mavericks | 7-4 | .636 | 2½ |
| 10 |  Nuggets | 5-4 | .556 | 3½ |
| 11 |  Pelicans | 4-7 | .364 | 5½ |
| 12 |  Suns | 3-6 | .333 | 5½ |
| 13 |  Clippers | 2-7 | .222 | 6½ |
| 14 |  Kings | 1-9 | .100 | 8 |
| 15 |  Jazz | 1-9 | .100 | 8 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sat, Oct 31 | at Spurs | L 111-121 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | vs  Bucks | W 112-100 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | at Rockets | W 117-107 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | at Pelicans | W 115-109 |
| Sun, Nov 8 | vs Jazz | W 115-100 |
| Thu, Nov 12 | vs Mavericks | 8:00 PM |
| Sat, Nov 14 | vs  Bulls | 8:00 PM |
| Mon, Nov 16 | vs Trail Blazers | 8:00 PM |
| Tue, Nov 17 | vs Trail Blazers | 8:00 PM |
| Thu, Nov 19 | vs  Knicks | 8:00 PM |
| Sat, Nov 21 | vs Grizzlies | 8:00 PM |
| Mon, Nov 23 | vs  Nets | 7:30 PM |
| Wed, Nov 25 | at Thunder | 7:30 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. 5 in the West, a direct playoff place.
Who would the Minnesota Timberwolves play in the first round?
The Golden State Warriors (No. 4), on the road; then the 1/8 winner.
When is the next Timberwolves game?
Thu, Nov 12 · 8:00 PM EST, home to the Dallas Mavericks, on NBA TV.
How many wins are the Timberwolves on pace for?
60 wins over 82 games at their current .727 winning percentage.
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.