As the NBA playoffs are approaching, the Western Conference still has a lot to settle.
The Timberwolves made a strong playoff run last year, earning the No. 2 seed in the West and making it all the way to the conference finals. This year, however, Minnesota is one of many teams fighting to stay out of the play-in tournament.
Entering the final week of the regular season, the Timberwolves have two games to cement their spot in the Western Conference playoffs. Here's a breakdown of where Minnesota stands heading into the final stretch.
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Timberwolves playoff scenarios 2025
Following a win over Utah on Sunday, the Timberwolves locked in the sixth seed in the Western Conference.
They'll take on the Lakers in the first round of the playoffs.
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Timberwolves standings 2025
The Timberwolves finish with the sixth-seed and a 49-33 record.
Here's a look at the Western Conference playoff standings after the regular season's conclusion.
| Seed | Team | Record | Games Back |
| 1 | Thunder*** | 68-14 | -- |
| 2 | Rockets** | 52-30 | 16 |
| 3 | Lakers** | 50-32 | 18 |
| 4 | Nuggets | 50-32 | 18 |
| 5 | Clippers | 50-32 | 18 |
| 6 | Timbewolves | 49-33 | 19 |
| 7 | Warriors | 48-34 | 20 |
| 8 | Grizzlies | 48-34 | 20 |
| 9 | Kings | 40-42 | 28 |
| 10 | Mavericks | 39-42 | 29 |
***clinched conference
**clinched division
Timberwolves remaining schedule
Here's a look at Minnesota's schedule the rest of the season.
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) |
| April 13 | vs. Jazz | 3:30 p.m. |
Timberwolves potential playoff opponents
The Timberwolves earned the sixth seed in the playoffs, meaning they will play the Lakers in the first round, who hold the three-seed.