"When KAT went down, you saw how good he [Reid] can consistently be," Smith said during the broadcast.

A fan favorite at Target Center, Reid called his relationship with the team's fans "special, one of a kind. It's something you dream about growing up, especially at the highest level, the NBA. I changed my body, I changed my mentality since Day 1. That's super special."

The NBA started naming the winners of seven individual postseason awards on Tuesday. Philadelphia's Tyrese Maxey won its Most Improved Player, edging out Chicago's Coby White in what was essentially a two-man race.

The Wolves have candidates in two of the five remaining categories that are yet to be announced: Rudy Gobert is a favorite to win his fourth Defensive Player of the Year and Chris Finch is included among Oklahoma City's Mark Daigneault and Orlando's Jamahl Mosley for Coach of the Year.

In a team statement, Finch said, "We couldn't be more proud of Naz for being named Sixth Man of the Year. His contribution to our team this year is a key reason for our team's success. His growth this season and attention to detail to improve his game were a main factor in Naz becoming the best reserve man in the NBA."

Game times set

The NBA announced first-round playoff Game 5 starting times, if necessary, and in almost every scenario the Wolves would play Phoenix Tuesday in 8:30 p.m. start times at Target Center.

The exception: If Milwaukee-Indiana and Wolves-Suns are only games being played that night, the Wolves will play at 9 p.m. instead, if a Game 5 is needed after the Wolves swept the first two games at home.

In every situation for Tuesday, the Wolves' game will be on TNT.

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