The Timberwolves now have a 2-1 lead after pulling out a clutch win on the road against the Warriors. Anthony Edwards turned it on in the second half, scoring 28 of his 36 points in the last two frames, while Julius Randle was a steady force throughout the game, racking up 24 points of his own.

Two long-suffering NBA franchises can secure conference title spots with Game 5 wins Wednesday, although only Minnesota is favored.

The Minnesota Timberwolves secured a 117-110 victory over the Golden State Warriors in Game 4 of the Western Conference Semifinals, taking a commanding 3-1 series lead. Anthony Edwards led the charge with 30 points, including 16 during a pivotal third-quarter run that shifted the game's momentum.

Knicks vs. Celtics and Timberwolves vs. Warriors are on tap Wednesday as 2025 NBA playoff betting is in full swing. See exclusive NBA betting promo codes for sites like FanDuel, DraftKings and BetMGM

But what about Minnesota? The Timberwolves currently own the No. 17 pick, Detroit’s selection that they acquired as part of their trade with the Knicks back in September. Who is Minnesota projected to select in the first round of next month’s draft? Here’s who the experts suspect may soon be joining the organization:

Draymond Green referenced the betting spread in Game 3 of the Warriors’ series with the Timberwolves after he fouled out, questioning the integrity of the officials.

At +600 odds, the Timberwolves have a 14.29% implied probability of winning their first NBA Championship, according to FanDuel. After beginning the postseason as betting underdogs against the Lakers, they've seen a meteoric rise up the title odds list.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) looks to pass as Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle (30) defends during the second half of Game 3 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Friday, April 25, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr) AP