NBA Fans were pulled into another social media storm after a strange clip of the Minnesota Timberwolves during the national anthem began circulating online.
@LibOrNormal shared the video showing what looked like Wolves players lined up with dyed hair, nose piercings, and knit hats, captioning it, “The Minnesota Timberwolves pierced their noses, dyed their hair and wore knit hats in honor of Renee Good and her wife during the National Anthem last night…..”
The Minnesota Timberwolves pierced their noses, dyed their hair and wore knit hats in honor of Renee Good and her wife during the National Anthem last night….. pic.twitter.com/YP4UGZlyOa
— Brandon (@LibOrNormal) January 12, 2026
The post spread quickly, and NBA Fans immediately began reacting.
@IanJaeger29 tied the clip to a wider talking point, writing, “Reason 1,000+ why the NBA’s ratings are tanking year after year.” That reply took off, with NBA Fans quoting it while reposting the video.
Not everyone bought it.
@rcw07619 pushed back, posting, “This is fake [crying emoji] [crying emoji] ai is getting too good if yall think this is real [crying emoji].” As that reply circulated, more NBA Fans started to take a closer look.
Some of the “players” didn’t match the Timberwolves roster. Height differences looked off. One could notice the uniforms were outdated, showing an older blue design rather than the dark blue sets with neon green lines the team has been wearing.
The deeper NBA Fans dug, the clearer it became that the clip was AI-generated.
What started as outrage and jokes shifted into disbelief over how real the video looked at first glance. NBA Fans shared still frames, zoomed clips, and breakdowns explaining what gave it away.
For many NBA Fans, the moment wasn’t just about being fooled. It became another example of how quickly fake content can move when it lines up with existing debates.
By the end of the day, NBA Fans were no longer arguing about what the Wolves did. They were talking about how convincing the fake was, and how easily it traveled before being checked.
And as more users labeled it AI, the clip turned from a “ratings” argument into a warning about what timelines are about to see a lot more of.
NBA Fans Shift Focus To Timberwolves’ Real Win After Viral AI Clip
As the fake clip lost steam, NBA Fans quickly redirected attention to what actually happened on the court.
@Timberwolves posted the real result from the night, showing a 104–103 win over the San Antonio Spurs with the caption, “BIG TIME DUB.” The image featured the Wolves’ current dark blue jerseys with neon green lines, a detail NBA Fans immediately contrasted with the outdated uniforms from the viral video.
BIG TIME DUB. pic.twitter.com/KEVjuSysA0
— Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) January 12, 2026
The replies filled up fast.
@TargetCenterMN celebrated the finish, writing, “absolute cinema.” The comment spread as NBA Fans replayed the final moments and shared their own reactions.
Another post highlighted how wild the comeback felt.
@nathansGworld shared a set of memes with the caption, “Down 19 and still won.” That line resonated with NBA Fans who had watched the Wolves claw their way back into the game.
And as NBA Fans kept sharing highlights and memes, the Wolves’ actual performance reclaimed the conversation, reminding timelines what the night was really about.
