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Timberwolves - 10 things to know with detail
The Minnesota Timberwolves are a professional basketball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They are a member of the Northwest Division in the Western Conference of the NBA.
The Timberwolves were established in 1989 as an expansion team, along with the Orlando Magic. They played their first game on November 3, 1989, against the Seattle SuperSonics.
The team's colors are navy blue, forest green, and silver. Their mascot is named Crunch, a wolf who entertains fans during games.
The Timberwolves have had several notable players throughout their history, including Kevin Garnett, Kevin Love, Karl-Anthony Towns, and Andrew Wiggins.
The team has made the playoffs a total of nine times, with their most successful season coming in 2003-2004 when they reached the Western Conference Finals but ultimately lost to the Los Angeles Lakers.
The Timberwolves have had some struggles in recent years, finishing near the bottom of the standings for several seasons. However, they have shown promise with young talent like Karl-Anthony Towns and Anthony Edwards.
The team plays their home games at the Target Center, which has been their home arena since 1990. The arena has a seating capacity of over 19,000 for basketball games.
The Timberwolves are owned by Glen Taylor, who purchased the team in 1994. Taylor has been involved in various philanthropic efforts in the Minneapolis community.
The Timberwolves have a fierce rivalry with the Milwaukee Bucks, known as the "I-94 Rivalry" due to the proximity of the two teams along Interstate 94. The rivalry dates back to the 1990s when both teams were in the Midwest Division.
In recent years, the Timberwolves have focused on rebuilding through the draft and developing young talent. With a promising core of players, they hope to return to playoff contention in the near future.