The 2011-12 Minnesota Timberwolves season marked a significant step forward for the franchise, although it ended in disappointment. Under head coach Rick Adelman, the team showed potential, finishing the lockout-shortened season with a 26-40 record. This was an improvement over previous years, driven by the standout performances of Kevin Love, who averaged 26.0 points and 13.3 rebounds per game, earning him an All-Star selection.
Rookie point guard Ricky Rubio also made a notable impact, bringing excitement and improved playmaking, but his season was cut short due to an ACL injury in March. Despite showing promise early in the season, the Timberwolves struggled after Rubio’s injury, ultimately missing the playoffs for the eighth consecutive year. The season highlighted both the growth and the challenges facing the team, setting the stage for future development.
- Regular Season Record: 26-40
- Playoff Result: Did not make playoffs
Minnesota Timberwolves Roster and Stats for 2011-12 Season
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Kevin Love | 55 | 26.0 | 13.3 | 2.0 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 37.2 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Nikola Peković | 47 | 13.9 | 7.4 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Luke Ridnour | 53 | 12.1 | 2.7 | 4.8 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 32.2 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Michael Beasley | 47 | 11.5 | 4.4 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 37.6 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| J.J. Barea | 41 | 11.3 | 2.8 | 5.7 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 37.1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Ricky Rubio | 41 | 10.6 | 4.2 | 8.2 | 2.2 | 0.2 | 34.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Derrick Williams | 66 | 8.8 | 4.7 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 26.8 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Anthony Randolph | 34 | 7.4 | 3.6 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Martell Webster | 47 | 6.9 | 3.6 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 33.9 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Wayne Ellington | 51 | 6.1 | 1.9 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 32.4 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Wesley Johnson | 65 | 6.0 | 2.7 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 0.7 | 31.4 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Darko Miličić | 29 | 4.6 | 3.3 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.9 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Anthony Tolliver | 51 | 4.1 | 3.0 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 24.8 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Malcolm Lee | 19 | 3.3 | 1.4 | 1.6 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 20.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Brad Miller | 15 | 2.3 | 1.3 | 1.6 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 46.7 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Minnesota Timberwolves 2011-12 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 2011-12 season for the Minnesota Timberwolves.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 26, 2011 | vs. Oklahoma City Thunder | L 104-100 | |
| Dec 27, 2011 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 98-95 | |
| Dec 30, 2011 | vs. Miami Heat | L 103-101 | |
| Jan 01, 2012 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | W 99-82 | |
| Jan 02, 2012 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | W 106-96 | |
| Jan 04, 2012 | vs. Memphis Grizzlies | L 90-86 | |
| Jan 06, 2012 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | L 98-87 | |
| Jan 08, 2012 | @ Washington Wizards | W 93-72 | |
| Jan 09, 2012 | @ Toronto Raptors | L 97-87 | |
| Jan 10, 2012 | vs. Chicago Bulls | L 111-100 | |
| Jan 13, 2012 | @ New Orleans Hornets | W 87-80 | |
| Jan 14, 2012 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 93-91 | |
| Jan 16, 2012 | vs. Sacramento Kings | W 99-86 | |
| Jan 18, 2012 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 93-85 | |
| Jan 20, 2012 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | W 101-98 | |
| Jan 21, 2012 | @ Utah Jazz | L 108-98 | |
| Jan 23, 2012 | vs. Houston Rockets | L 107-92 | |
| Jan 25, 2012 | @ Dallas Mavericks | W 105-90 | |
| Jan 27, 2012 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | W 87-79 | |
| Jan 29, 2012 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | L 106-101 | |
| Jan 30, 2012 | @ Houston Rockets | W 120-108 | |
| Feb 01, 2012 | vs. Indiana Pacers | L 109-99 | |
| Feb 03, 2012 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 108-105 | |
| Feb 04, 2012 | vs. Houston Rockets | W 100-91 | |
| Feb 07, 2012 | vs. Sacramento Kings | W 86-84 | |
| Feb 08, 2012 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | L 85-80 | |
| Feb 10, 2012 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | L 104-97 | |
| Feb 11, 2012 | vs. New York Knicks | L 100-98 | |
| Feb 13, 2012 | @ Orlando Magic | L 102-89 | |
| Feb 15, 2012 | vs. Charlotte Bobcats | W 102-90 | |
| Feb 17, 2012 | @ Houston Rockets | W 111-98 | |
| Feb 19, 2012 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 92-91 | |
| Feb 20, 2012 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 103-101 | |
| Feb 22, 2012 | vs. Utah Jazz | W 100-98 | |
| Feb 28, 2012 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | W 109-97 | |
| Feb 29, 2012 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 104-85 | |
| Mar 01, 2012 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 104-95 | |
| Mar 03, 2012 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | W 122-110 | |
| Mar 05, 2012 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | W 95-94 | |
| Mar 07, 2012 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | W 106-94 | |
| Mar 09, 2012 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | L 105-102 | |
| Mar 10, 2012 | vs. New Orleans Hornets | L 95-89 | |
| Mar 12, 2012 | @ Phoenix Suns | W 127-124 | |
| Mar 15, 2012 | @ Utah Jazz | L 111-105 | |
| Mar 16, 2012 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 97-92 | |
| Mar 18, 2012 | @ Sacramento Kings | L 115-99 | |
| Mar 19, 2012 | @ Golden State Warriors | W 97-93 | |
| Mar 21, 2012 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 116-100 | |
| Mar 23, 2012 | @ Oklahoma City Thunder | L 149-140 | |
| Mar 25, 2012 | vs. Denver Nuggets | W 117-100 | |
| Mar 27, 2012 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | L 93-86 | |
| Mar 28, 2012 | @ Charlotte Bobcats | W 88-83 | |
| Mar 30, 2012 | vs. Boston Celtics | L 100-79 | |
| Apr 01, 2012 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 119-106 | |
| Apr 02, 2012 | @ Sacramento Kings | L 116-108 | |
| Apr 04, 2012 | vs. Golden State Warriors | L 97-94 | |
| Apr 07, 2012 | @ New Orleans Hornets | L 99-90 | |
| Apr 09, 2012 | vs. Phoenix Suns | L 114-90 | |
| Apr 11, 2012 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 113-107 | |
| Apr 12, 2012 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | L 95-82 | |
| Apr 14, 2012 | vs. Oklahoma City Thunder | L 115-110 | |
| Apr 16, 2012 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 111-88 | |
| Apr 17, 2012 | vs. Memphis Grizzlies | L 91-84 | |
| Apr 19, 2012 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 91-80 | |
| Apr 22, 2012 | vs. Golden State Warriors | L 93-88 | |
| Apr 26, 2012 | vs. Denver Nuggets | L 131-102 |