The Timberwolves ended the season on Apr. 16 with a 110-101 win over the Milwaukee Bucks in OT. The Timberwolves led at the end of the first quarter, the Bucks led at the end of the half and the end of the third quarter. The score was tied at 94 at the end of the fourth quarter. Randy Foye scored 10 of the Wolves’ 16 points in overtime.

Absent from the Bucks’ roster was rookie Yi Jiang Lian of China. Yi missed the last 8 games of the season with a sprained MCL in his left knee. The injury did not require surgery and Coach Larry Krystkowiak believes Yi will be ready to play for China in the Olympics this summer.

As the last game of the season, the Timberwolves made the Apr. 16 game Fan Appreciation Night to thank fans for their support. The Timberwolves handed out numerous prizes throughout the game and fans had the opportunity to get autographed merchandise after the game. The highlight of Fan Appreciation Night was the FastBreak Foundation’s presentation of a US$10,000 grant to the Children’s Home Society and Family Services, a non-profit organization that provides support and social services to at-risk youth and their families.

The Timberwolves also introduced the "Pay the Pick" Promotion, in which fans could pay as little as US$1 per game (US$43 for season tickets) for the entire 2008-09 NBA season, depending on the team’s lottery fortunes. The price that fans will pay per game will match the team’s draft pick number, which will be determined at the NBA Draft Lottery on May 20.

In order to capitalize on the "Pay the Pick" promotion, fans need to put down a US$43 non-refundable deposit before the draft lottery on May 20. This offer is limited to the first 500 fans to place a deposit, with a limit of 10 tickets per person, and is valid for select sections in Target Center. For more information, fans should visit www.timberwolves.com or call 612-337-3865.