US EditionWas This a Bite at the Apple? The Numbers, and the West Finals, Say Wolves Weren’t Title Contenders
- The Minnesota Timberwolves advanced to the Western Conference finals for the second year in a row during the 2024-25 NBA season but were eliminated by the Oklahoma City Thunder in a series that concluded after five games.
- This appearance followed the franchise’s consistent approach of aiming for a top-four conference seed to gain home-court advantage, which they have made a priority each year.
- The Timberwolves finished the regular season with a net rating of +5.0, which falls just short of the roughly +5.5 benchmark typically achieved by recent championship teams, such as this season’s Thunder who recorded an impressive +12.7 rating.
- Coach Chris Finch praised the team’s repeated contention and stressed persistence: "I like where we're placed, but we've got to keep pushing," while guard Donte DiVincenzo said the losses offered perspective that they are close to championship level and must prepare for the next opportunity.
- The Timberwolves’ leadership, including President Tim Connelly, faces decisions about whether current roster adjustments are needed for the team to win four consecutive playoff rounds and advance beyond their recent conference final results.
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