Minnesota Timberwolves Playoff Chances 2026-27
The Minnesota Timberwolves are 9-3, 5th in the West, in line for a direct playoff spot. They make the playoffs in 93% of our simulations and win the NBA title in 11%.
Updated · Through games of November 14, 2026 · 13 of 80 games played per team on average
93%Make playoffs
80%Top 6 (no play-in)
31%Reach conf. finals
11%Win NBA title
52-28Projected record
2ndPower rating rank
67Games left (33 home)
L1Streak
Next 10 games
| Date | Opponent | Win prob. |
|---|---|---|
| Mon, Nov 16 | vs Portland Trail Blazers (9-3) | 62% |
| Tue, Nov 17 | vs Portland Trail Blazers (9-3) | 62% |
| Thu, Nov 19 | vs New York Knicks (6-6) | 68% |
| Sat, Nov 21 | vs Memphis Grizzlies (9-3) | 63% |
| Mon, Nov 23 | vs Brooklyn Nets (3-8) | 81% |
| Wed, Nov 25 | @ Oklahoma City Thunder (8-5) | 52% |
| Fri, Nov 27 | vs Memphis Grizzlies (9-3) | 63% |
| Sun, Nov 29 | @ Sacramento Kings (1-11) | 77% |
| Tue, Dec 1 | @ Portland Trail Blazers (9-3) | 47% |
| Wed, Dec 2 | @ LA Clippers (3-7) | 67% |
Northwest standings
| Team | W-L | Playoffs | Win div |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail Blazers | 9-3 | 87% | 32% |
| Minnesota Timberwolves | 9-3 | 93% | 47% |
| Denver Nuggets | 7-4 | 53% | 7% |
| Oklahoma City Thunder | 8-5 | 70% | 13% |
| Utah Jazz | 1-10 | 1% | 0% |
Playoff path
| Milestone | Chance |
|---|---|
| Make the playoffs | 93% |
| Finish top six | 80% |
| Play-in (7th–10th) | 19% |
| Win a first-round series | 57% |
| Reach the conference finals | 31% |
| Reach the NBA Finals | 17% |
| Win the NBA title | 11% |
Frequently asked questions
Will the Minnesota Timberwolves make the playoffs?
Our model gives the Timberwolves a 93% chance to make the 2027 NBA playoffs, including a 80% chance to finish in the top six and avoid the play-in. They are 9-3 and 5th in the West, in line for a direct playoff spot.
What are the Minnesota Timberwolves' chances to win the NBA title?
11%, with a 17% chance to reach the NBA Finals.
What is the Minnesota Timberwolves' projected record?
About 52-28, based on 10,000 simulations of the remaining schedule.