When and where does the Timberwolves’ second-round playoff series start?

OK so the Timberwolves have officially moved past the Lakers in five games to win their first-round series so what s next Minnesota will open its second-round series next week That much we know The rest is largely to be determined We do have expected dates and know the two promising opponents But how and when the first-round matchup between Houston and Golden State ends determines the rest Here are the anticipated scenarios for the first four games of Minnesota s second-round schedule per the NBA The Timberwolves schedule if Golden State beats Houston on Friday to win the series in six games Meeting Monday May at Target Center Match Wednesday May at Target Center Contest Friday May in San Francisco Contest Sunday May in San Francisco Golden State loses to Houston on Friday but beats the Rockets on Sunday to win the series in seven games Championship Tuesday May at Target Center Battle Thursday May at Target Center Contest Saturday May in San Francisco Battle Monday May in San Francisco Houston beats Golden State on Friday and Sunday to win the series in seven games Event Tuesday May in Houston Encounter Thursday May in Houston Tournament Saturday May at Target Center Challenge Monday May at Target Center -Houston and Golden State play Battle of the first-round series in San Francisco at p m CT If the series requires a seventh contest that would be played at p m CT on Sunday