I haven't paid enough attention to the NBA this year but the Timberwolves are looking really solid.
They're into the conference finals with a 4-1 win in the conference semi and they'll face either OKC or Denver who will likely need to play a 7 game series.
Having a bit of extra rest should bode well.
The eastern conference looks wide open as well with the Knicks looking like they'll knock off the Celtics.
If the Timberwolves can make the NBA Finals they'll have a very good chance of going all the way especially if Ant fires.