Top 10 Minnesota Timberwolves games you can’t miss in 2025-26

Rodney Knuppel

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The Minnesota Timberwolves are coming off their most successful back-to-back seasons in 20 years. They shocked the league last spring, knocking out the Lakers and advancing to the Western Conference Finals in 2024 and Semifinals in 2025.

Now, Anthony Edwards returns with even higher expectations and a loaded schedule that will test whether this team can truly stay among the NBA elite.

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Here are 10 must-watch games for Minnesota fans this season.

  1. Oct 22 at Portland
    Opening night in Oregon sets the tone for a Wolves team that wants to start fast. Edwards will look to make an early statement against a rebuilding Trail Blazers squad.

  2. Oct 27 vs Denver
    The rematch everyone’s waiting for. Jokic and the Nuggets remain the measuring stick in the West. Expect a playoff-level atmosphere at Target Center.

  3. Oct 29 vs Los Angeles Lakers
    The Lakers will be out for revenge after last season’s playoff elimination. LeBron and Luka return to Minnesota for what’s sure to be one of the season’s most intense games.

  4. Nov 15 vs Denver
    Facing the Nuggets twice in the season’s first month will tell us if the Wolves can consistently handle the defending West champs.

  5. Dec 19 vs Oklahoma City
    The defending NBA champions visit Minneapolis led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. A true test of how the Wolves’ length and defense stack up against the league’s best.

  6. Dec 21 vs Milwaukee
    Giannis and the Bucks bring their physical style into Target Center. Ant vs. Antetokounmpo is a matchup of energy and force every fan should circle.

  7. Jan 13 at Milwaukee
    The rematch of that Bucks battle, this time on the road. Milwaukee’s crowd always makes this one feel like a playoff preview.

  8. Jan 24 vs Golden State
    The Warriors might be aging, but they still bring firepower. Minnesota’s defense against Steph Curry’s movement offense will be a chess match to watch.

  9. Mar 15 at Oklahoma City
    The Thunder will be waiting to see if Minnesota can hang with their speed and depth late in the season. A potential playoff preview — again.

  10. Apr 12 vs New Orleans
    The final game of the regular season, and it could have serious playoff implications. Expect Edwards to put on a show if seeding is on the line.

Minnesota’s rise isn’t a surprise anymore; it’s the standard. Anthony Edwards has turned into a superstar and the Wolves are one of the league’s most balanced two-way teams. With these matchups on the calendar, they’ll have every chance to prove last year wasn’t a fluke but the start of something special.

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Rodney Knuppel

Rodney Knuppel is a freelance writer for The Sporting News. When not watching, listening or writing about sports, Rodney enjoys following the travels of his three kids, who are all active in their own sports and activities. A huge St. Louis Cardinals fan, Rodney also enjoys St. Louis Blues hockey and is a big Kansas Jayhawks basketball fan.