The Timberwolves will play on Christmas Day again, facing the Denver Nuggets this time on Dec. 25.
The Wolves beat the Mavericks, in Dallas, last season when they got back on the NBA’s marquee five-game Christmas schedule.
The Wolves-Nuggets game in the final one of the day, at 9:30 p.m. Central time on ABC.
The league announced the games Tuesday morning, with the entire NBA schedule set to drop on Thursday.
Peacock will stream Monday night doubleheaders this season and the Wolves will be part of the first one, playing the Nuggets at home on Oct. 27.
The Timberwolves released their preseason schedule as well, with home games on Oct. 7 against Indiana and Oct. 13 against China’s Guangzhou Loong Lions.
Oct. 4 Denver Nuggets Pechanga Arena (San Diego) 8 p.m.
Oct. 7 Indiana Pacers Target Center 7 p.m.