BLACKSBURG – Former Virginia Tech standout Nickeil Alexander-Walker and the Minnesota Timberwolves have clinched a spot in the 2024 NBA playoffs. The Timberwolves will be competing in the postseason for the third straight year.
Minnesota (51-23) is currently in third place, one game back of Northwest Division leader Oklahoma City (52-22). Alexander-Walker is averaging 7.6 points per game, which is his highest scoring average since the 2021-22 season.
The team is in the midst of a historic season. With sellouts the first 36 home games this season, the team is experiencing record growth across all key business metrics including ticket sales, corporate partnerships, attendance, viewership, merchandise sales, and social engagement.
The Wolves have five remaining regular season home games, including vs. Houston Rockets on April 2, Toronto Raptors on April 3, Washington Wizards on April 9, Atlanta Hawks on April 12 and Phoenix Suns on April 14.