Chewie, we're home! #StarWarsNight pic.twitter.com/XyDjTXwoZo
— Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) December 16, 2015
Star Wars fever is progressing through Minnesota’s sports teams.
“Star Wars: The Force Awakens” hits the big screen this weekend and in commemoration of the event, the Timberwolves held a Star Wars night at Target Center Tuesday night as they hosted the Denver Nuggets.
Instead of Luke Skywalker or Hans Solo, the Wolves go into the game with a different cast of heroes that includes Ricky Rubio:
Ready to take on the Empire! #StarWarsNight #DENatMIN pic.twitter.com/iD7qaNBXdo
— Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) December 15, 2015
And Andrew Wiggins:
The Force is strong with this one. #StarWarsNight #DENatMIN pic.twitter.com/fxcCWAo8pe
— Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) December 15, 2015
Whether they are fans of the Wolves or fans of the movies, many got in on the act Tuesday night.
The Force as hit @TargetCenterMN tonight! #StartWarsNight #DENatMIN pic.twitter.com/8ViBqvqQVy
— Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) December 16, 2015
FOX Sports North even quizzed some Wolves players to find out what they knew about Star Wars characters.
#StarWars character or @NBA player? @Timberwolves take their best guess: https://t.co/ANZYDffFSp
— FanDuel Sports Network North (@FanDuelSN_NOR) December 15, 2015
If you’re a big Star Wars fan and couldn’t make it to Target Center Tuesday night, you’ll have another chance Wednesday. The Gophers are planning their own celebration at “The Barn” on Wednesday night.
Be there when the Barnyard awakens tomorrow night. https://t.co/9PIDgJdWHL pic.twitter.com/AcaOQTxt7A
— Minnesota Men's Basketball (@GopherMBB) December 15, 2015
May the Force be with us!
