Cheering on the Timberwolves versus the Nuggets on Friday? Here’s what to know
It’s looking good for Minnesota basketball.
The Minnesota Timberwolves don’t just have home court advantage at this Friday’s semifinals game: The team is coming in hot with a 2-0 lead against defending NBA champions Denver Nuggets.
The Wolves’ Anthony Edwards and Karl-Anthony Towns powered Minnesota’s 106-80 blitz of the Nuggets on Monday night.
Game 3 also follows regular season matches between the two teams — the Timberwolves won the first and third matchups, while the Nuggets won the second and fourth. The Wolves remain undefeated in the playoffs 6-0.
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For the past two seasons, Minnesota was knocked out of contention in the first round, including in 2023 in a five-game series against the Nuggets.
How to watch at home
People can also find Friday’s Game 3 on ESPN. Radio broadcasts will be carried on KFAN 100.3-FM.
You can also watch NBA playoff games on streaming services like Hulu, Max, Fubo and Sling TV.
Fans can purchase in-person Target Center home game tickets at the Timberwolves website or by calling 612-673-1234.
Wolves Communications Director Danielle Lund said fans “are encouraged to wear white to create that vibrant, homecourt advantage” and attendees will receive Howl Towels and playoffs t-shirts.
Watch parties
Tom’s Watch Bar, 609 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis
Kieran’s Irish Pub, 85 N Sixth St., Minneapolis
Lyon’s Pub, 16 South Sixth St., Minneapolis
Freehouse, 701 N Washington Ave. #101, Minneapolis
The Loop, 606 N Washington Ave. #100, Minneapolis
8th St. Grill, 800 S Marquette Ave. Unit 107, Minneapolis
The Local, 931 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis
Sneaky Pete’s, 14 N Fifth St., Minneapolis
Jackson’s Hole, 106 N Third St., Minneapolis
Gluek’s Corner Bar, 16 N Sixth St., Minneapolis
Seventh Street Truck Park, 214 Seventh St. W, St. Paul
Know of a good local spot that will host a watch party that we should add to our list? Tell us at tell@mpr.org
Game 4 is a home game on Sunday at 7 p.m. (watch on TNT) and Game 5 is next Tuesday with details to come.