Minnesota Timberwolves
(40-42, 3rd in Midwest, 24 games back)
1997 Draft Order
| STRENGTHS: | YOUNG ATHLETIC NUCLEUS |
| ALL-STAR FORWARDS |
| STEPHON MARBURY |
| WEAKNESSES: | 3 PT SHOOTING |
| #1 Draft Picks in the Nineties |
1990
Felton Spencer, C, Louisville (6) |
1993
J.R. Rider, G, UNLV (5) |
Gerald Glass, F, Mississippi (20) |
1994
Donyell Marshall, F, UConn (4) |
1991
Luc Longley, C, New Mexico (7) |
1995
Kevin Garnett, F, (no college) (5) |
1992
Christian Laettner, F, Duke (3) |
1996
Ray Allen, G, UConn (5) |
TEAM NOTES:
| T'WOLVES |
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OPP. |
| 96.1 (17th) |
PPG |
97.6 (17th) |
| .456 (13th) |
FG% |
.450 (13th) |
| 39.7 (23rd) |
REBS |
41.9 (19th) |
| 15.2 (T9th) |
TO'S |
15.6 (17th) |
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1996-97 |
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- T-Wolves made their first playoff appearence in franchise history (in their eighth year of operation).
- The 14-game win improvement was 2nd best behind Miami +19.
- Minnesota set franchise marks at home (25-16) and on the road (15-26).
- Only the Lakers blocked more shots, T-Wolves averaged 6.79 blocks a game.
- The T-Wolves were 18-1 when they shot over 50%.
- The T-Wolves were 25th in the NBA in 3-point shooting, averaging 33.9 %.
- Marbury factor: 15.2 turnovers per game was tied for 9th in NBA. It was the 1st season in last 5 years in which the T-Wolves did not finish 24th or lower in turnovers.
- T-Wolves were 11-5 in games decided by 3 points or less. Last year, they were 5-9 in games decided by 3 or less.
- T-Wolves were 15-1 vs bottom half of the Midwest Division (Dallas, Denver, SA and Vancouver).
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