The Minnesota Timberwolves were 40-42 in 1996-97. They finished 3rd in the Midwest Division and 6th in the Western Conference. They lost in the Western Conference First Round against the Houston Rockets, 3 games to 0.
Scores & Schedules
See schedule
HOU
UTA
MILTeam Leaders
See roster
1996-97 Conference Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4 | 56 | 26 | .683 | 8.0 | |
5 | 49 | 33 | .598 | 15.0 | |
6 |  Timberwolves | 40 | 42 | .488 | 24.0 |
7 | 40 | 42 | .488 | 24.0 | |
8 | 36 | 46 | .439 | 28.0 |
Lakers
Trail Blazers
Suns
Clippers Latest Minnesota Timberwolves News
-
Ball scores season-high 34 points as Timberwolves top Bucks 112-100
-
Wembanyama has 43 points and 6 blocks to lead Spurs past short-handed Timberwolves 121-111
-
Timberwolves blow out Clippers 127-101 behind Ball's 24 points for 1st win without Edwards
-
Curry scores 44 points as the Warriors hold on to beat the Timberwolves 119-114
-
Timberwolves say Anthony Edwards will be 'good as new' with no long-term concern after knee surgery
1996-97 Stats
See stats| GP | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | TS% | OREB | DREB | TOV | PF | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Team | 82 | 241.2 | 96.1 | 39.7 | 22.9 | 7.5 | 6.8 | 35.8 | 78.5 | 45.6 | 4.5 | 13.3 | 33.9 | 20.0 | 26.6 | 75.1 | 53.3 | 11.7 | 28.1 | 15.2 | 22.2 |
Team Rank | 22nd | 17th | 23rd | 9th | 24th | 2nd | 17th | 18th | 13th | 26th | 25th | 25th | 7th | 8th | 9th | 17th | 21st | 16th | 9th | 16th | |
Opponent | 82 | 241.2 | 97.6 | 41.9 | 21.8 | 8.0 | 5.4 | 35.9 | 79.7 | 45.0 | 5.7 | 15.7 | 36.2 | 20.1 | 26.6 | 75.4 | 53.4 | 13.0 | 28.8 | 15.6 | 22.3 |
Opponent Rank | 22nd | 17th | 19th | 14th | 10th | 23rd | 12th | 17th | 13th | 7th | 7th | 15th | 23rd | 20th | 29th | 13th | 20th | 19th | 17th | 12th | |
Net | -1.5 | -2.1 | +1.1 | -0.4 | +1.4 | -0.1 | -1.3 | +0.6 | -1.2 | -2.4 | -2.3 | -0.1 | 0.0 | -0.3 | -0.1 | -1.4 | -0.8 | -0.5 | -0.1 | ||
Net Rank | 17th | 24th | 9th | 20th | 2nd | 15th | 19th | 15th | 23rd | 25th | 25th | 16th | 15th | 15th | 15th | 26th | 19th | 12th | 13th |
Gallery
More NBA News
Kawhi Leonard's knee swelling has been treated and he'll start 'return to play' process, Raptors say
Luka Doncic is off to a spectacular offensive start for the Lakers with a string of 40-point games
Scottie Barnes rallies Raptors to 125-118 win, handing Clippers their 6th straight defeat
Stephen Curry scores 34 points as Warriors hold off Suns 116-113 in testy game with three technicals
Luka Doncic scores 42 points in another brilliant game, leading the Lakers past the Heat 138-117
Warriors center Draymond Green ejected after consecutive technical fouls on one play against Suns
NBA 2026-27 Leaders
NBA 2026-27 Rankings
NBA Fantasy 2026-27
NBA 2026-27 Betting
NBA 2026-27 Standings
| Eastern | W | L | PCT | GB | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | 1 | .875 | ||
| 2 | 6 | 1 | .857 | 0.5 | |
| 3 | 5 | 2 | .714 | 1.5 | |
| 4 | 4 | 3 | .571 | 2.5 | |
| 5 | 4 | 3 | .571 | 2.5 | |
| 6 | 4 | 3 | .571 | 2.5 | |
| 7 | 4 | 4 | .500 | 3.0 | |
| 8 | 3 | 4 | .429 | 3.5 | |
| 9 | 3 | 5 | .375 | 4.0 | |
| 10 | 2 | 5 | .286 | 4.5 | |
| 11 | 2 | 5 | .286 | 4.5 | |
| 12 | 2 | 6 | .250 | 5.0 | |
| 13 | 1 | 6 | .143 | 5.5 | |
| 14 | 1 | 6 | .143 | 5.5 | |
| 15 | 1 | 6 | .143 | 5.5 |
76ers
Pistons
Celtics
Wizards
Raptors
Cavaliers
Hawks
Knicks
Hornets
Heat
Magic
Pacers
Bulls
Bucks
Nets| Western | W | L | PCT | GB | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | 1 | .875 | ||
| 2 | 6 | 1 | .857 | 0.5 | |
| 3 | 5 | 1 | .833 | 1.0 | |
| 4 | 6 | 2 | .750 | 1.0 | |
| 5 | 5 | 2 | .714 | 1.5 | |
| 6 | 5 | 2 | .714 | 1.5 | |
| 7 | 5 | 3 | .625 | 2.0 | |
| 8 | 5 | 3 | .625 | 2.0 | |
| 9 | 4 | 3 | .571 | 2.5 | |
| 10 | 3 | 3 | .500 | 3.0 | |
| 11 | 3 | 4 | .429 | 3.5 | |
| 12 | 1 | 4 | .200 | 4.5 | |
| 13 | 1 | 6 | .143 | 5.5 | |
| 14 | 1 | 6 | .143 | 5.5 | |
| 15 | 1 | 6 | .143 | 5.5 |
Rockets
Grizzlies
Trail Blazers
Thunder
Spurs
Warriors
Timberwolves
Mavericks
Nuggets
Pelicans
Clippers
Kings
Jazz