NBA

Minnesota Timberwolves 1996-97

40-42 (0.488) Eliminated: First Round

1996-97 champion: Chicago Bulls (4-2) MVP: Karl Malone Finals MVP: Michael Jordan

Season Story

The 1996-97 Minnesota Timberwolves finished 40-42 (.488), ranking 16th of 29 teams.

Their playoff run ended in the First Round.

Tom Gugliotta led the roster at 20.6 points per game, with Kevin Garnett adding 17.0.

Compiled from recorded results and player statistics.

95.7 PPG

39.7 RPG

22.9 APG

Tom Gugliotta 20.6 PPG 8.7 RPG · 4.1 APG · 81 GP

Kevin Garnett 17.0 PPG 8.0 RPG · 3.1 APG · 77 GP

Stephon Marbury 15.8 PPG 2.7 RPG · 7.8 APG · 67 GP

Sam Mitchell 9.3 PPG 4.0 RPG · 1.0 APG · 82 GP

James Robinson 8.3 PPG 1.6 RPG · 1.8 APG · 69 GP

Player	GP	PTS	REB	AST
Tom Gugliotta	81	20.6	8.7	4.1
Kevin Garnett	77	17.0	8.0	3.1
Stephon Marbury	67	15.8	2.7	7.8
Sam Mitchell	82	9.3	4.0	1.0
James Robinson	69	8.3	1.6	1.8
Dean Garrett	68	8.0	7.3	0.6
Doug West	68	7.8	2.2	1.7
Terry Porter	82	6.9	2.1	3.6
Chris Carr	55	6.1	2.1	0.9
Stojko Vrankovic	53	3.4	3.2	0.3
Cherokee Parks	76	3.3	2.6	0.4
Shane Heal	43	1.7	0.4	0.8