WATCH: Target Center fans boo Jimmy Butler, Tom Thibodeau on opening night

October 20, 2018 at 2:24AM
Timberwolves guard Jimmy Butler takes the court to a mixture of cheers and boos prior to action against the Cavaliers
Timberwolves guard Jimmy Butler takes the court to a mixture of cheers and boos prior to action against the Cavaliers (Brian Stensaas — Star Tribune/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

It's only Game 1 of 41 at home for the Timberwolves this season. But before Friday night's home opener even got underway the action was intense.

Minnesota nice? What Minnesota nice? Watch as Jimmy Butler - who requested a trade from Minnesota a month ago - and head coach Tom Thibodeau were introduced, and given a piece of the fans' mind at Target Center.

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Michael Rand

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Michael Rand is the Star Tribune's Digital Sports Senior Writer and host/creator of the Daily Delivery podcast. In 25 years covering Minnesota sports at the Star Tribune, he has seen just about everything (except, of course, a Vikings Super Bowl).

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