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Wolves' second-round schedule confirmed, opponent and location still a mystery

The Timberwolves know when they'll play, but they still don't know it'll be against.

Tony Liebert

Feb 21, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. (10) drives with the ball as Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid (11) defends during the fourth quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images
Feb 21, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. (10) drives with the ball as Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid (11) defends during the fourth quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images / Troy Taormina-Imagn Images
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It's now official: The Timberwolves will have home-court advantage in the second round against the Golden State Warriors, who advanced with a win over the Houston Rockets in Game 7 Sunday night. Game 1 is Tuesday at 8:30 p.m. CT in Minneapolis. Game 2 tips off around 7:30 p.m. CT Thursday, followed by Games 3 and 4 at Golden State on Saturday and Monday.

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After taking down the Lakers in five games, the dates and some start times of the Timberwolves' second-round series has been confirmed, but the opponent remains unknown.

Minnesota will face the winner of the series between Golden State and Houston. The Rockets fell down three games to one, but fought back and took Games 5 and 6 to force a Game 7 back in Houston on Sunday.

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The Timberwolves will get the winner on Tuesday at 8:30 p.m. CT. If the Rockets win, the game will be played in Houston, but if Golden State wins, the game will take place at Target Center in Minneapolis. Game 2 will be on Thursday at 7:30 p.m. CT.

Game 3 will be on Saturday and Game 4 will be the following Monday.

It seemed inevitable that Minnesota would host Steph Curry, Draymond Green, Jimmy Butler and the Warriors after they took a commanding 3-1 series lead, but oddsmakers now favor the Rockets to take care of business in Game 7 on Sunday night.

Whoever the opponent winds up being, the Timberwolves will have five fulls days of rest for Game 1, compared to only one full day for their adversary.

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TONY LIEBERT

Tony Liebert is particularly known for his coverage of the University of Minnesota Golden Gophers, though he also contributes to coverage of the Minnesota Vikings, Timberwolves and Twins. His writing style is noted for providing in-depth analysis and insights, making him a go-to source for fans looking for comprehensive coverage of Minnesota sports.

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