The 2021-22 Minnesota Timberwolves demonstrated notable improvement, finishing the regular season with a 46-36 record. This marked a significant step forward from their previous campaigns, securing the seventh seed in the Western Conference. The team was led by Karl-Anthony Towns, who was pivotal in their offensive play, alongside emerging star Anthony Edwards, who continued to develop his all-around game.
Under the guidance of head coach Chris Finch, the Timberwolves made a playoff appearance, facing the Memphis Grizzlies in the first round. Despite a strong effort, they were eliminated in a competitive six-game series. The season highlighted the Timberwolves’ potential, with their young core showing promise for future success. Key performances by D’Angelo Russell and a reinvigorated defense suggested a positive trajectory for the franchise moving forward.
- Regular Season Record: 46-36
- Playoff Result: Western Conference First Round: 2-4
Minnesota Timberwolves Roster and Stats for 2021-22 Season
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | 74 | 24.6 | 9.8 | 3.6 | 1.0 | 1.1 | 41.0 | 6 | 21.8 | 10.8 | 2.2 | 0.7 | 2.0 | 45.5 |
| Anthony Edwards | 72 | 21.3 | 4.8 | 3.8 | 1.5 | 0.6 | 35.7 | 6 | 25.2 | 4.2 | 3.0 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 40.4 |
| D'Angelo Russell | 65 | 18.1 | 3.3 | 7.1 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 34.0 | 6 | 12.0 | 2.5 | 6.7 | 1.5 | 0.0 | 38.7 |
| Malik Beasley | 79 | 12.1 | 2.9 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 37.7 | 6 | 8.5 | 3.3 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 32.0 |
| Jaden McDaniels | 70 | 9.2 | 4.2 | 1.1 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 31.7 | 6 | 9.3 | 2.8 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 1.8 | 50.0 |
| Patrick Beverley | 58 | 9.2 | 4.1 | 4.6 | 1.2 | 0.9 | 34.3 | 6 | 11.0 | 3.2 | 4.8 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 34.6 |
| Jaylen Nowell | 62 | 8.5 | 2.0 | 2.1 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 39.4 | 1 | 6.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Naz Reid | 77 | 8.3 | 3.9 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 0.9 | 34.3 | 5 | 4.8 | 2.8 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 1.2 | 42.9 |
| Taurean Prince | 69 | 7.3 | 2.5 | 1.0 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 37.6 | 5 | 6.0 | 1.6 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 28.6 |
| Greg Monroe | 4 | 7.3 | 6.0 | 4.0 | 1.0 | 1.5 | 0.0 | 2 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Jarred Vanderbilt | 74 | 6.9 | 8.4 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 0.6 | 14.3 | 6 | 5.5 | 7.2 | 0.7 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 0.0 |
| Jordan McLaughlin | 62 | 3.8 | 1.5 | 2.9 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 31.8 | 5 | 6.2 | 2.4 | 3.4 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 57.1 |
| Nathan Knight | 37 | 3.7 | 2.3 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 30.8 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Josh Okogie | 49 | 2.7 | 1.4 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 29.8 | 1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Jake Layman | 34 | 2.4 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 22.9 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Leandro Bolmaro | 35 | 1.4 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 27.8 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| McKinley Wright IV | 5 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 50.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Chris Silva | 1 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Minnesota Timberwolves in the 2022 NBA Playoffs
2022 NBA Play-In Tournament
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 12, 2022 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | W 109-104 |
Playoffs First Round vs. Memphis Grizzlies
In the first round of the 2022 NBA Playoffs, the Minnesota Timberwolves faced the Memphis Grizzlies in a competitive series that highlighted their young, dynamic roster. Despite a valiant effort led by stars like Karl-Anthony Towns and Anthony Edwards, the Timberwolves were ultimately eliminated in six games, showcasing both their potential and the need for more consistency to advance deeper into the playoffs. The series was marked by thrilling performances and close contests, hinting at a promising future for the franchise.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 16, 2022 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | W 130-117 | |
| Apr 19, 2022 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | L 124-96 | |
| Apr 21, 2022 | vs. Memphis Grizzlies | L 104-95 | |
| Apr 23, 2022 | vs. Memphis Grizzlies | W 119-118 | |
| Apr 26, 2022 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | L 111-109 | |
| Apr 29, 2022 | vs. Memphis Grizzlies | L 114-106 |
Minnesota Timberwolves 2021-22 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 2021-22 season for the Minnesota Timberwolves.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 20, 2021 | vs. Houston Rockets | W 124-106 | |
| Oct 23, 2021 | vs. New Orleans Pelicans | W 96-89 | |
| Oct 25, 2021 | vs. New Orleans Pelicans | L 107-98 | |
| Oct 27, 2021 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 113-108 | |
| Oct 30, 2021 | vs. Denver Nuggets | L 93-91 | |
| Nov 01, 2021 | vs. Orlando Magic | L 115-97 | |
| Nov 03, 2021 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | L 126-115 | |
| Nov 05, 2021 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | L 104-84 | |
| Nov 08, 2021 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | L 125-118 | |
| Nov 10, 2021 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 123-110 | |
| Nov 12, 2021 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | W 107-83 | |
| Nov 13, 2021 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | L 129-102 | |
| Nov 15, 2021 | vs. Phoenix Suns | L 99-96 | |
| Nov 17, 2021 | vs. Sacramento Kings | W 107-97 | |
| Nov 18, 2021 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | W 115-90 | |
| Nov 20, 2021 | vs. Memphis Grizzlies | W 138-95 | |
| Nov 22, 2021 | @ New Orleans Pelicans | W 110-96 | |
| Nov 24, 2021 | vs. Miami Heat | W 113-101 | |
| Nov 26, 2021 | @ Charlotte Hornets | L 133-115 | |
| Nov 27, 2021 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 121-120 | |
| Nov 29, 2021 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W 100-98 | |
| Dec 01, 2021 | @ Washington Wizards | L 115-107 | |
| Dec 03, 2021 | @ Brooklyn Nets | L 110-105 | |
| Dec 06, 2021 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | L 121-110 | |
| Dec 08, 2021 | vs. Utah Jazz | L 136-104 | |
| Dec 10, 2021 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | L 123-106 | |
| Dec 12, 2021 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | W 116-111 | |
| Dec 15, 2021 | @ Denver Nuggets | W 124-107 | |
| Dec 17, 2021 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | W 110-92 | |
| Dec 19, 2021 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | W 111-105 | |
| Dec 21, 2021 | @ Dallas Mavericks | L 114-102 | |
| Dec 23, 2021 | @ Utah Jazz | L 128-116 | |
| Dec 27, 2021 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 108-103 | |
| Dec 28, 2021 | vs. New York Knicks | L 96-88 | |
| Dec 31, 2021 | @ Utah Jazz | L 120-108 | |
| Jan 02, 2022 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 108-103 | |
| Jan 03, 2022 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | W 122-104 | |
| Jan 05, 2022 | vs. Oklahoma City Thunder | W 98-90 | |
| Jan 07, 2022 | @ Oklahoma City Thunder | W 135-105 | |
| Jan 09, 2022 | @ Houston Rockets | W 141-123 | |
| Jan 11, 2022 | @ New Orleans Pelicans | L 128-125 | |
| Jan 13, 2022 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | L 116-108 | |
| Jan 16, 2022 | vs. Golden State Warriors | W 119-99 | |
| Jan 18, 2022 | @ New York Knicks | W 112-110 | |
| Jan 19, 2022 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 134-122 | |
| Jan 23, 2022 | vs. Brooklyn Nets | W 136-125 | |
| Jan 25, 2022 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | W 109-107 | |
| Jan 27, 2022 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 124-115 | |
| Jan 28, 2022 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 134-124 | |
| Jan 30, 2022 | vs. Utah Jazz | W 126-106 | |
| Feb 01, 2022 | vs. Denver Nuggets | W 130-115 | |
| Feb 03, 2022 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 128-117 | |
| Feb 06, 2022 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 118-105 | |
| Feb 08, 2022 | @ Sacramento Kings | W 134-114 | |
| Feb 09, 2022 | @ Sacramento Kings | L 132-119 | |
| Feb 11, 2022 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 134-122 | |
| Feb 13, 2022 | @ Indiana Pacers | W 129-120 | |
| Feb 15, 2022 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | W 126-120 | |
| Feb 16, 2022 | vs. Toronto Raptors | L 103-91 | |
| Feb 24, 2022 | vs. Memphis Grizzlies | W 119-114 | |
| Feb 25, 2022 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | L 133-102 | |
| Feb 28, 2022 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 127-122 | |
| Mar 01, 2022 | vs. Golden State Warriors | W 129-114 | |
| Mar 04, 2022 | @ Oklahoma City Thunder | W 138-101 | |
| Mar 05, 2022 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | W 135-121 | |
| Mar 07, 2022 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | W 124-81 | |
| Mar 09, 2022 | vs. Oklahoma City Thunder | W 132-102 | |
| Mar 11, 2022 | @ Orlando Magic | L 118-110 | |
| Mar 12, 2022 | @ Miami Heat | W 113-104 | |
| Mar 14, 2022 | @ San Antonio Spurs | W 149-139 | |
| Mar 16, 2022 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | W 124-104 | |
| Mar 19, 2022 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | W 138-119 | |
| Mar 21, 2022 | @ Dallas Mavericks | L 110-108 | |
| Mar 23, 2022 | vs. Phoenix Suns | L 125-116 | |
| Mar 25, 2022 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | W 116-95 | |
| Mar 27, 2022 | @ Boston Celtics | L 134-112 | |
| Mar 30, 2022 | @ Toronto Raptors | L 125-102 | |
| Apr 01, 2022 | @ Denver Nuggets | W 136-130 | |
| Apr 03, 2022 | @ Houston Rockets | W 139-132 | |
| Apr 05, 2022 | vs. Washington Wizards | L 132-114 | |
| Apr 07, 2022 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | W 127-121 | |
| Apr 10, 2022 | vs. Chicago Bulls | L 124-120 |