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What was trending the last time the Timberwolves made the playoffs?

What was trending the last time the Timberwolves made the playoffs?

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Player grades from the Timberwolves season sweep against Spurs by Charles Post

What was going on in the world the last time the Minnesota Timberwolves made the playoffs?

The Timberwolves haven’t made the playoffs often over the past two decades…

We are all allergic to something, and for years the Timberwolves were allergic to winning.

But, after a few wins here and there throughout team history, the Timberwolves started to build a tolerance for these W’s. So much that they might not need any more ping-pong balls to help their immune system.  It’s almost if they’re allergic to losing now.

Okay, okay, I’ll stop, but these are exciting times for the franchise, and making the playoffs doesn’t happen too often around here. So, let’s take a look at what was trending the last times the Timberwolves made the dance in 2018, and way back in 2004.

Yes, 2004 was 18 years ago. Yes, you are old. And yes, should move out of your parents’ house.

Timberwolves Stat Leaders in 2004 and 2018

2018

Points – Jimmy Butler 22.2

Assists – Jeff Teague 7.0

Rebounds – Karl-Anthony Towns 12.3

2004

Points – Kevin Garnett 24.2

Assists – Sam Cassell 7.3

Rebounds – Kevin Garnett 13.9

Around The NBA in 2004 and 2008

2004

Kevin Garnett won Most Valuable Player.LeBron won Rookie of the Year.Ron Artest won defensive player of the year.Zach Randolph won Most Improved Player.Antawn Jamison won Sixth Man of the Year.Tracy McGrady led the league in scoring.The Pistons won the championship.

2018

James Harden won Most Valuable…

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