Excitement is in the air for Wolves fans as the team moves to the second round of the playoffs for the first time in twenty years. Local artist Adam Johnson is capturing the enthusiasm of Wolves fandom with his paintings. Johnson’s painting of Naz Reid was loved by Reid himself, who received a copy of the art. The buzz around the Wolves is evident as fans eagerly await the upcoming games.

This past Saturday, Wolves fever was on display at Colorwheel Gallery in Minneapolis when the artist dropped off free Reid posters for fans. Sarah Hargadon from Minnetonka expressed her enthusiasm for the team, highlighting the great chemistry within the group and her excitement for the series. The optimism isn’t just limited to the Wolves, as the Minnesota Twins have won twelve games in a row and the Vikings recently drafted Michigan star quarterback J.J. McCarthy.

Local sports fandom in Minnesota has reached a fever pitch, with fans feeling good about the current state of affairs. Despite two decades of limited success, fans remain hopeful for a strong postseason run by the Wolves. Charlie Wenner from Eden Prairie noted that despite past disappointments, the future is looking bright and it’s an exciting time to follow local sports. High hopes are being pinned on the Wolves to continue their success in the playoffs.

Fans like Hargadon and Wenner are confident in the team’s abilities and are hopeful for a strong showing against Denver. The optimism is infectious, with fans like Jamie Hoekstra even predicting a sweep against Denver due to the talent on the Wolves roster, including star player Anthony Edwards. The energy surrounding the Wolves and local sports teams in Minnesota is electric, with fans eagerly anticipating the upcoming games and matchups.