Bill Simmons adds more pressure to Timberwolves' stretch run

Feb 11, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) dribbles the ball against the Portland Trail Blazers in the second half at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images | Jesse Johnson-Imagn ImagesThe Minnesota Timberwolves post-All-Star break schedule begins on Friday. Currently, Minnesota owns a 34-22 record, sixth-best in the Western Conference. They also sit just 1.5 games out of third.

On the latest episode of his The Bill Simmons Podcast, Simmons says this about the Timberwolves,

"I don’t think you can do it as the road team in four straight rounds. I think for them (Timberwolves), you have to at least get the four seed, maybe…