OK, so the Timberwolves have officially moved past the Lakers in five games to win their first-round series. So, what’s next?

Minnesota will open its second-round series Tuesday. That much we know. The location and opponent are still to be determined.

We do have the dates for the first four games and the start times for Games 1 and 2 from the NBA. But Sunday’s Game 7 between Houston and Golden State will determine the rest.

Here are the two scenarios for the first four games of Minnesota’s second-round schedule, per the NBA.

If Golden State advances to play Minnesota

Game 1: Tuesday, May 6 at Target Center, 8:30 p.m. on TNT

Game 2: Thursday, May 8 at Target Center, 7:30 p.m. on TNT

Game 3: Saturday: May 10 in San Francisco, time TBD on ABC

Game 4: Monday, May 12 in San Francisco, time TBD on ESPN

If Houston advances to play Minnesota

Game 1: Tuesday, May 6 in Houston, 8:30 p.m. on TNT

Game 2: Thursday, May 8 in Houston, 7:30 p.m. on TNT

Game 3: Saturday, May 10 at Target Center, time TBD on ABC

Game 4: Monday, May 12 at Target Center, time TBD on ESPN

Originally Published: May 1, 2025 at 7:01 AM CDT