The 18,024 fans that pack the Timberwolves game downtown on Saturday night will get a "Believe That" T-shirt as they fill up Target Center. That's a nice holiday gift, but there's really no longer a need for giveaways at Timberwolves games to entice fans.
They already believe.
The Timberwolves are the hottest ticket in town and one of the best teams in the NBA. If these longtime providers of pro basketball disappointment — it'll be 20 years soon since they've won a playoff series — haven't captured some of your attention yet, it might just be a matter of time.