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

ByAustin Wallert|
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - JANUARY 12: Jamal Crawford #11 of the Minnesota Timberwolves reacts to being fouled on a three-point shot during the game against the New York Knicks on January 12, 2018 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - JANUARY 12: Jamal Crawford #11 of the Minnesota Timberwolves reacts to being fouled on a three-point shot during the game against the New York Knicks on January 12, 2018 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)

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 Player.
  • Ben Simmons won Rookie of the Year.
  • Rudy Gobert won Defensive Player of the Year.
  • Victor Oladipo won Most Improved Player.
  • Lou Williams won Sixth Man of the Year.
  • James Harden led the league in scoring.
  • The Warriors won the championship.

Pop Culture in 2004 and 2018

2018

  • Kate Upton and Idris Elba were People’s most beautiful.
  • Banksy sold his art piece ‘Girl With Balloon’ for 1.4 million, then it shredded itself immediately after purchase.
  • People were warned to not eat Tide Pods.
  • ‘God’s Plan’ by Drake was the top song on Billboards.
  • Kendrick Lamar won a Pulitzer for his album ‘DAMN’.
  • Black Panther was released.
  • The Incredibles 2 is released, Pixar’s biggest success at 1.242 billion dollars.

2004

  • Jennifer Aniston and Jude Law were People’s most beautiful people.
  • Facebook was launched.
  • The last episode of Friends aired.
  • ‘Yeah’ by Usher was the top song on Billboards.
  • Beyonce won her first solo grammy.
  • Uggs were still in.
  • Janet Jackson’s wardrobe malfunction causes live events to now have a five second delay to prevent unwanted things being broadcasted.

Newsworthy Events in 2004 and 2018

2018

  • Hawaii sends out a false alarm of an incoming ballistic missile.
  • A meteor is reported near Michigan that causes a magnitude 2.0 earthquake.
  • The first Amazon Go opens as the first cashier-less grocery store.
  • Marvel’s Stan Lee passes away.
  • SpongeBob SquarePants creator Stephen Hillenburg passes away.

2004

  • George W. Bush was re-elected as the United States President.
  • Greece held the Summer Olympics.
  • NASA launches Gravity Probe B.
  • Massachusetts is the first state to allow same-sex marriage.
  • Malice in the Palace shakes the NBA.

It’s been a minute, hasn’t it, Timberwolves fans?

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