2025-2026 NBA playoff chances: Anthony Edwards lead Minnesota Timberwolves in improving ranks despite recent defeat

The Minnesota Timberwolves have moved up the ranks considerably. Until last week, the team was in the 6th spot. However, with recent wins, the team has moved up to the 5th spot. Their win-loss streak currently is 20-10. Their latest win was against the New York knicks. The team has come a long way from having a slow start in the beginning of the season. Out of the first 5 games, they lost 3 of them.

Anthony Edwards is currently leading the roster. He has been a key player in leading the team to their recent wins. Following up are other players like Julius Randle, Jaden McDaniels and Rudy Gobert. If the team manages to keep the consistency, they have a high chance of making it to the playoffs with ease. Even though the team lost their game against the Denver Nuggets, the Timberwolves showed a promising playoff roadmap in their last few games.

Will the Minnesota Timberwolves qualify for the playoffs?

The Minnesota Timberwolves are currently in the top 6 teams of the Conference. If their position stays the same, they can easily qualify for the playoffs without participating in the Play-In Tournament. Their win percentage is 0.645 and the differential points stand at +4.7. Even though the Timberwolves surpassed the Houston Rockets, however, the Rockets are still ahead in terms of differential points. Anthony Edwards is currently averaging with 28.7 points, followed by Julius Randle with 22.6 points.


Edwards has proved to be a key player for the team. He has been one of the highest scorers of in the games of the Timberwolves. The team is just few points away from edging out the Los Angeles Lakers as well. Even though the Denver Nuggets defeated the Timberwolves team in their last game, there still is a chance that the latter will make up for the loss in the upcoming games.

Who are the other top performers of the conference?

Oklahoma City Thunder have continued their domination in the Western Conference. The team is currently on a 26-5 win-loss streak. Other teams that have shown considerable growth in rankings within the conference are the San Antonio Spurs, the Denver Nuggets and the Los Angeles Lakers. Just next to the Timberwolves are the Houston Rockets with a .643 win percentage. There is a tough competition between the Phoenix Suns, the Golden State Warriors and the Memphis Grizzlies in the middle of the table.

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