Thousands get first look at Wolves during scrimmage at Target Center

This is a Timberwolves scrimmage. SCRIMMAGE. pic.twitter.com/sF7VrV9qBn

— Mitch (@mitchjk21) July 9, 2015

This was the scene Wednesday night at Target Center as the Minnesota Timberwolves hosted an inter-squad scrimmage.

More than 15,000 fans turned out to watch the Wolves’ scrimmage – that’s more than the team attracted to some of its games last season.

@Fox9Sports The line was out the door and around the corner for the @MNTimberwolves Summer Showcase! pic.twitter.com/5kFKM9ga6H

— Molly Robinson (@Molls_Robinson) July 9, 2015

#Twolves say turnout for tonight's scrimmage is 15,200.

— Andy Greder (@twolvesnow) July 9, 2015

Needless to say, there’s a lot of excitement around this team after last month’s NBA Draft.

With top pick Karl-Anthony Towns and Apple Valley native Tyus Jones to play alongside last year’s top-pick Andrew Wiggins and Zach LaVine, the Wolves hope their group of youngsters will help turn Minnesota into a Western Conference contender.

Here come your Wolves pic.twitter.com/bYljlr0MYn

— Jerry Zgoda (@JerryZgoda) July 9, 2015

It’s a big goal for a team that hasn’t made the NBA playoffs in 11 seasons.

But Wednesday night was about the excitement this group has helped to generate. The ‘game’ was filled with dunks, three-pointers and an impressive showing by Towns.

@canishoopus pic.twitter.com/zDjXH8tIZC

— Tanner (@tannrj) July 9, 2015

The Black team won the game 60-57, but that wasn’t really what the night was about. It was more about giving fans their first chance to see how the young core plays together, before they head for the Las Vegas Summer League.

Minnesota will open summer league play on Friday night against the Los Angeles Lakers.

FYI: Black Team wins 60-57. In case you're wondering, that is @KarlTowns' team. #GrowTogether

— Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) July 9, 2015

Towns got out to a quick start, scoring 11 points in his first shift on the floor. He had 19 in the first half, and finished with 25 points and 15 rebounds on the night.

#Twolves scrimmage stats: Zach LaVine led with 25 points; Tyus Jones contributed 9 points and 8 assists; Andrew Wiggins chipped in 5 points.

— Andy Greder (@twolvesnow) July 9, 2015

Here is a photo gallery of some moments from the scrimmage.