The Minnesota Timberwolves are a professional basketball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They play in the National Basketball Association (NBA).

Home arenas

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Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome (1989-1990)

Target Center''' (1990-present)

Franchise history

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Early Ineptitude

The Timberwolves made their debut on November 3, 1989 losing to the Seattle Super Sonics on the road 106-94. Five days later they would make their home debut at the Metrodome losing to the Chicago Bulls 96-84. Just two nights later the Wolves would get their first win, beating the Philadelphia 76ers at home 125-118 on November 10th. The Timberwolves, led by Tony Campbell with 23.2 ppg, went on to a 22-60 record, finishing in 6th place in the Midwest Division. Playing in the cavernous Metrodome, the expansion Timberwolves drew over 1 million fans including the 3rd largest crowd in NBA history at 49,551 on April 17, 1990 that saw the Timberwolves lose to the Denver Nuggets 99-88 in the final home game of the season. The next season the team moved into the Target Center and won 29 games. They fired their head coach Bill Musselman. Over the next several years, the franchise encountered mediocrity and even a near relocation in 1994 before NBA owners rejected the team's move to New Orleans. Glen Taylor bought the team and named Kevin McHale general manager.

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Wolves Lose to Hawks
The Timberwolves lost 112-87 to the Hawks at home on Tuesday night. Kevin Love was 6-for-12 from the field, scoring 15 points and grabbing 19 rebounds.
5-on-5: Around the League
Jonah Ballow and John Focke discuss the Wolves recent play, the Nate Robinson trade demand, and participants for the 2010 Slam Dunk Contest.
Wolves vs. Hawks Gameday
The high-flying Hawks enter the Target Center with a 19-7 record while the Wolves look to bounce back from a road loss to Boston. Tipoff set for 7 PM.
Wolves @ Celtics Gameday
The Celtics escaped Minnesota with a narrow victory in November. The two teams meet for the final time tonight at 5 PM as the Wolves look for their third victory in four games.
Wolves Storm Past Kings
Corey Brewer scored 20 points and Kevin Love extended his double-double streak to four games with 20 points and 16 rebounds as the Wolves cruised to a 112-96 home win over the Kings on Friday.
Wolves vs. Kings Gameday
Jonny Flynn and Tyreke Evans square off in a rematch of last Saturday's matchup in Sacramento. The Kings head to town with an 11-13 record and tipoff is set for 7 PM at the Target Center.

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