The Minnesota Timberwolves are returning to the NBA Playoffs. The Wolves beat the LA Clippers 109-104 in Game 1 of the Meta Quest NBA Play-In Tournament and have clinched a trip to the playoffs. The Wolves will face #2 seed Memphis Grizzlies in a seven-game playoff series. The first game is Saturday in Memphis.

#Timberwolves at Grizzlies Saturday 2:30p, buckle up! Didn’t feel great about Wolves chances down 93-83. Credit to Ant, solid DLo too. Ant might have to move up @BobbyMarks42’s top players under-25 list!

— Darren Wolfson (@DWolfsonKSTP) April 13, 2022

“This is for our fans. They have been loud, they have been loyal, and they have created an incredible homecourt advantage for our team,” said Timberwolves and Lynx CEO Ethan Casson. “Following one of our most successful and historic seasons in franchise history, we are ready for NBA playoff basketball to return to Target Center.”

Standing by the hallway to the Wolves locker room…

Pat Bev went by breathing so hard I thought he might hyperventilate

Edwards was smiling saying, “When the lights come on, I show up”

Towns was visibly emotional.

Russell was saying, “We’re right where we’re supposed to be.”

— Chris Long (@ChrisLongKSTP) April 13, 2022

#2 Memphis vs. #7 Minnesota

Sat 4/16 Minnesota Memphis 1 2:30PM ESPN
Tue 4/19 Minnesota Memphis 2 TBD TBD
Thu 4/21 Memphis Minnesota 3 6:30PM TNT
Sat 4/23 Memphis Minnesota 4 TBD ESPN
Tue 4/26 Minnesota Memphis 5* TBD TBD
Fri 4/29 Memphis Minnesota 6* TBD TBD
Sun 5/1 Minnesota Memphis 7* TBD TBD

Here are some highlights from postgame. Bev is the gift that keeps on giving. I'll have more on the #Timberwolves win on the @KSTP morning show 430a-7a, then our sports team will have more at 6:50p and 10:20p. pic.twitter.com/6MH7LD2si2

— Darren Wolfson (@DWolfsonKSTP) April 13, 2022