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Timberwolves dominate play-in game over Oklahoma City, will face Denver in first round of NBA playoffs

Just before the end of the third quarter, Timberwolves fans groaned as Rudy Gobert airballed a free throw.

A few moments later, Gobert made one of the most improbable moves he has ever made – a behind the back dribble and layup that sent the crowd into an absolute frenzy.

That move put the Wolves up 17 and kickstarted the party at Target Center in a 120-95 Wolves victory over Oklahoma City.

The Wolves will now play in a playoff series for the second consecutive season for the first time since 2004 and will head as the No.