The highly-anticipated second-round series between the Golden State Warriors and the Minnesota Timberwolves is set to kick off, with both teams coming off impressive victories in the first round. The No. 7 seeded Warriors secured a hard-fought Game 7 win against the Houston Rockets, while the No. 6 seeded Timberwolves took down the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 5. This marks only the third time in NBA history that the 6th and 7th seeds in a conference are facing off in a playoff series, adding an extra layer of excitement to the matchup.
Golden State holds the regular-season advantage over Minnesota, winning three out of four games, although those matchups occurred prior to the Warriors acquiring star player Jimmy Butler from the Miami Heat. Butler, who previously starred for the Timberwolves and was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers in 2018, will now face his former team in the postseason for the first time. With history to be made and revenge on the line, fans can expect an intense and thrilling series as these two talented teams go head-to-head in Game 1. Be sure to stay tuned for all the top moments as the Warriors and Wolves battle it out on the court.