While this marks the third straight year the Wolves will play on Christmas, it will be their first time hosting a Christmas game. Going back in Timberwolves history, it was once unfathomable to believe they could get a Christmas game – let alone host one. Timberwolves’ Christmas game gives them a rare spotlightIf you’re a newer Timberwolves fan, you’ve probably heard about the dark days of the franchise. Even with Anthony Edwards turning the franchise around, they’ve never had a home Christmas game. The past five years are likely what brought a Christmas game to Minnesota.