The Timberwolves, seeded third in the NBA Western Conference, made quick work of the Phoenix Suns in their NBA Western Conference quarterfinal series, giving them a week or so off before starting Round 2.

They will play the Denver Nuggets, the defending NBA champions and No. 2 seed in the West, after the Nuggets beat the Lakers 4-1.

Round 2 schedule

Game 1: Saturday, 6 p.m., Ball Arena, Denver (TNT)

Game 2: Monday, 9 p.m., Ball Arena, Denver (TNT)

Game 3: Friday, May 10, 8:30 p.m. at Target Center (ESPN)

Game 4: Sunday, May 12, 7 p.m. at Target Center (TNT)

If necessary

Game 5: Tuesday, May 14 at Denver

Game 6: Thursday, May 16, 7:30 p.m. at Target Center (ESPN)

Game 7: Sunday, May 19 at Denver

Broadcast

Games 1, 2 and 4 will be on TNT and Game 3 on ESPN. All games will be carried nationally and not on Bally Sports North. Radio broadcasts will be carried on KFAN 100.3-FM and there will be some Bally Sports North talent joining the call.

Season results

The Wolves and Nuggets split the season series 2-2.

Nov. 1: Timberwolves 110, Nuggets 89

March 19: Denver 115, Timberwolves 112

March 29: Timberwolves 111, Denver 98

April 10: Denver 116, Timberwolves 107

What about the coach?

Wolves coach Chris Finch is having knee surgery Wednesday. Top assistant Micah Nori is likely to run the bench, although the team is still hoping Finch can contribute in some way.

Betting line and team comparison

Who's favored in Game 1 and by how much? That and team comparisons are here.

Timberwolves Round 2 tickets

The Wolves have tickets on sale at Target Center or you can buy on their website www.timberwolves.com/tickets or by calling 612-673-1234.

Thinking about going to Denver? Ticket information for those games is here.