The Minnesota Timberwolves reached their first Western Conference finals in 20 years last season, then made one of the most controversial moves in franchise history by trading Karl-Anthony Towns. And now they're right back in the conference finals.

The Minnesota Timberwolves are heading back to a familiar place. The Wolves knocked off the Golden State Warriors 121-110 on Wednesday night to advance to the Western Conference finals. The Wolves routed the seventh-seeded Warriors in a rowdy Game 5 environment,

After trading away Karl-Anthony Towns, it took the Timberwolves months to fit all the pieces. But the timing has been perfect.