Basketball Returns To Minnesota How the Timberwolves Got Their Name 1989-90: Beginnings 1990-91: Victories Hard to Come By 1991-92: A Rough Winter 1992-93: "Trader Jack" Assembles New Attack 1993-94: A Smooth Rider, But A Rough Ride 1994-95: Struggles Continue 1995-96: Teen Phenom Gives Wolves Hope 1996-97: Finally! Wolves End Playoff Drought 1997-98: Wolves Learn New Lessons 1998-99: Garnett Leads the Pack for Wolves 1999-2000: A 50-Win Season 2000-01: Timberwolves Overcome Obstacles 2001-02: Timberwolves Start Strong, Record Another 50-Win Season 2002-03: A Record 51 Wins and Seventh Straight Postseason Appearance 2003-04: Wolves Win Midwest, Reach Western Conference Finals 2004-05: Wolves can't repeat run, miss playoffs for first time in nine years 2005-06: New look Wolves struggle as team transitions 2006-07: Garnett's last season 2007-08: Wolves move on without Garnett 2008-09: Wolves show promise of playoff return Timberwolves records
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