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Timberwolves' reserves take spotlight in final game, beating Pelicans
- On Sunday, Hall of Fame forward Kevin Garnett returned to Target Center for the Minnesota Timberwolves' regular-season finale, making a special appearance for Fan Appreciation Night in his role as team ambassador.
- Garnett previously experienced a falling out with former owner Glen Taylor, but under new ownership led by Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez, he reached an agreement last year to serve as ambassador.
- While Garnett watched from courtside, the Timberwolves rested most regulars during a 132-126 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans. Fan Jeremy Franklin said, "It's been a while, so I feel blessed to be here."
- The organization announced plans to honor Garnett by raising his Number 21 jersey to the rafters during the 2026-2027 season, as the team secured the sixth seed in the Western Conference.
- Minnesota begins its playoff run on Saturday facing the third-seeded Denver Nuggets in an away series, with head coach Chris Finch prioritizing rest for key players ahead of the postseason.
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Fans give KG big welcome in his return to Wolves
Timberwolves franchise icon Kevin Garnett made a special appearance for fan appreciation night in the regular-season finale on Sunday, receiving a roar from the crowd and patting his heart with his hand after player introductions.
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Timberwolves’ reserves take spotlight in final game, beating Pelicans
Rookie big man Joan Beringer scored 24 points and grabbed 13 rebounds, and the Minnesota Timberwolves held on for a 132-126 win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday night in Minneapolis.Terrence Shannon Jr. scored 26 points for Minnesota (49-33), which relied on young players and reserves in its final game of the regular season. Zyon Pullin scored 19 points off the bench, and Joe Ingles capitalized on a rare start to notch a double-double wit…
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