Last Updated on March 9, 2026 by Mat Diekhake
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Roster
| NO. | PLAYER NAME | POS. | HT. | WT. | DOB | COLLEGE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | LaPhonso Ellis | PF | 6-8 | 240 | May 5, 1970 | Notre Dame |
| 4 | Chauncey Billups | SG | 6-3 | 202 | September 25, 1976 | Colorado |
| 5 | William Avery | PG | 6-2 | 197 | August 8, 1979 | Duke |
| 6 | Sam Jacobson | PG | 6-4 | 215 | July 22, 1975 | Minnesota |
| 7 | Terrell Brandon | PG | 5-11 | 180 | May 20, 1970 | Oregon |
| 8 | Rasho Nesterović | C | 7-0 | 248 | May 30, 1976 | |
| 10 | Wally Szczerbiak | SF | 6-7 | 244 | March 5, 1977 | Miami University |
| 11 | Todd Day | SG | 6-6 | 188 | January 7, 1970 | Arkansas |
| 13 | Felipe López | PG | 6-5 | 199 | December 19, 1974 | St. John’s |
| 20 | Tom Hammonds | PF | 6-9 | 215 | March 27, 1967 | Georgia Tech |
| 21 | Kevin Garnett | PF | 6-11 | 240 | May 19, 1976 | |
| 22 | Dean Garrett | C | 6-11 | 250 | November 27, 1966 | Indiana |
| 35 | Reggie Slater | PF | 6-7 | 215 | August 27, 1970 | Wyoming |
| 42 | Sam Mitchell | SF | 6-6 | 210 | September 2, 1963 | Mercer University |
| 44 | Anthony Peeler | SG | 6-4 | 208 | November 25, 1969 | Missouri |
Regular Season Per Game
| Player | Pos | Age | GP | GS | MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | TOV | FGA | FGM | FG% | 3PA | 3PM | 3P% | FTA | FTM | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Garnett | PF | 24 | 81 | 81 | 39.5 | 22.0 | 11.4 | 5.0 | 1.4 | 1.8 | 2.8 | 18.2 | 8.7 | .477 | 0.8 | 0.2 | .288 | 5.8 | 4.4 | .764 |
| Terrell Brandon | PG | 30 | 78 | 78 | 36.2 | 16.0 | 3.8 | 7.5 | 2.1 | 0.3 | 2.0 | 14.5 | 6.6 | .451 | 1.2 | 0.4 | .363 | 2.9 | 2.5 | .871 |
| Wally Szczerbiak | SF | 23 | 82 | 82 | 34.8 | 14.0 | 5.5 | 3.2 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 1.7 | 11.2 | 5.7 | .510 | 0.9 | 0.3 | .338 | 2.5 | 2.2 | .870 |
| Anthony Peeler | SG | 31 | 75 | 41 | 28.3 | 10.5 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 1.2 | 0.2 | 1.4 | 9.8 | 4.1 | .421 | 3.4 | 1.3 | .391 | 1.2 | 1.0 | .862 |
| LaPhonso Ellis | PF | 30 | 82 | 5 | 23.8 | 9.4 | 6.0 | 1.1 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 1.3 | 7.8 | 3.6 | .464 | 0.3 | 0.1 | .318 | 2.6 | 2.1 | .790 |
| Chauncey Billups | SG | 24 | 77 | 33 | 23.2 | 9.3 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 1.4 | 7.6 | 3.2 | .422 | 2.5 | 0.9 | .376 | 2.2 | 1.9 | .842 |
| Felipe López | PG | 26 | 23 | 10 | 19.9 | 7.4 | 3.2 | 1.5 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 1.2 | 6.6 | 3.0 | .454 | 1.0 | 0.6 | .565 | 1.4 | 0.8 | .576 |
| Reggie Slater | PF | 30 | 55 | 16 | 12.5 | 4.6 | 3.4 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.8 | 3.2 | 1.6 | .514 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 2.0 | 1.3 | .673 | |
| Rasho Nesterović | C | 24 | 73 | 39 | 16.9 | 4.5 | 3.9 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 4.4 | 2.0 | .461 | 0.0 | 0.0 | .000 | 0.9 | 0.5 | .523 |
| Todd Day | SG | 31 | 31 | 0 | 11.1 | 4.3 | 1.2 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.8 | 3.8 | 1.4 | .373 | 2.2 | 0.8 | .377 | 0.7 | 0.6 | .783 |
| Sam Mitchell | SF | 37 | 82 | 4 | 12.0 | 3.5 | 1.5 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.4 | 3.5 | 1.4 | .408 | 0.5 | 0.1 | .209 | 0.7 | 0.5 | .727 |
| William Avery | PG | 21 | 55 | 0 | 8.4 | 2.8 | 0.5 | 1.4 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.8 | 2.6 | 1.0 | .382 | 1.1 | 0.3 | .271 | 0.7 | 0.5 | .778 |
| Dean Garrett | C | 34 | 70 | 21 | 11.9 | 2.5 | 3.1 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 2.2 | 1.1 | .481 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.6 | 0.4 | .692 | |
| Sam Jacobson | PG | 25 | 14 | 0 | 4.2 | 1.4 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.3 | 0.6 | .500 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.1 | .667 | |
| Tom Hammonds | PF | 33 | 7 | 0 | 4.3 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.4 | 1.4 | 0.4 | .300 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.1 | .500 | |
| Team Totals | 82 | 82 | 241.8 | 97.3 | 42.3 | 25.4 | 8.3 | 5.6 | 13.9 | 83.8 | 38.4 | .458 | 11.0 | 3.9 | .357 | 21.2 | 16.6 | .785 |
Playoff Per Game
| Player | Pos | Age | GP | GS | MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | TOV | FGA | FGM | FG% | 3PA | 3PM | 3P% | FTA | FTM | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Garnett | PF | 24 | 4 | 4 | 41.3 | 21.0 | 12.0 | 4.3 | 1.0 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 14.5 | 6.8 | .466 | 0.8 | 0.0 | .000 | 9.0 | 7.5 | .833 |
| Terrell Brandon | PG | 30 | 4 | 4 | 38.3 | 15.3 | 4.3 | 6.3 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 2.0 | 15.5 | 6.8 | .435 | 2.3 | 1.0 | .444 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 1.000 |
| Wally Szczerbiak | SF | 23 | 4 | 4 | 35.8 | 14.0 | 4.5 | 2.5 | 1.3 | 0.8 | 3.0 | 9.3 | 4.5 | .486 | 0.3 | 0.0 | .000 | 6.3 | 5.0 | .800 |
| Anthony Peeler | SG | 31 | 4 | 4 | 34.3 | 8.5 | 3.5 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 0.3 | 1.5 | 13.3 | 3.5 | .264 | 4.3 | 1.5 | .353 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| LaPhonso Ellis | PF | 30 | 4 | 0 | 19.3 | 6.0 | 3.5 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.8 | 1.3 | 5.8 | 2.3 | .391 | 0.3 | 0.0 | .000 | 2.0 | 1.5 | .750 |
| Felipe López | PG | 26 | 4 | 0 | 13.8 | 4.3 | 2.8 | 1.3 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 5.5 | 1.8 | .318 | 1.3 | 0.3 | .200 | 0.8 | 0.5 | .667 |
| Reggie Slater | PF | 30 | 4 | 0 | 13.0 | 3.3 | 3.5 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 4.0 | 1.5 | .375 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.3 | .500 | |
| Dean Garrett | C | 34 | 3 | 2 | 13.7 | 4.3 | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 4.0 | 1.3 | .333 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 2.0 | 1.7 | .833 | |
| Rasho Nesterović | C | 24 | 4 | 2 | 12.3 | 2.5 | 3.0 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 3.3 | 1.3 | .385 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | ||
| William Avery | PG | 21 | 2 | 0 | 6.0 | 3.5 | 0.5 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 3.0 | 1.5 | .500 | 1.0 | 0.5 | .500 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Sam Mitchell | SF | 37 | 4 | 0 | 12.5 | 1.5 | 1.8 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 2.5 | 0.5 | .200 | 0.3 | 0.0 | .000 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 1.000 |
| Chauncey Billups | SG | 24 | 3 | 0 | 8.7 | 1.0 | 1.7 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 2.0 | 0.3 | .167 | 0.3 | 0.0 | .000 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 1.000 |
| Team Totals | 4 | 4 | 240.0 | 82.0 | 42.5 | 18.5 | 7.5 | 5.8 | 12.8 | 79.5 | 30.8 | .387 | 10.0 | 3.0 | .300 | 21.5 | 17.5 | .814 |
Regular Season Per 36 Mins
| Player | Pos | Age | GP | GS | MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | TOV | FGA | FGM | FG% | 3PA | 3PM | 3P% | FTA | FTM | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Garnett | PF | 24 | 81 | 81 | 3202 | 20.1 | 10.4 | 4.5 | 1.2 | 1.6 | 2.6 | 16.6 | 7.9 | .477 | 0.7 | 0.2 | .288 | 5.3 | 4.0 | .764 |
| Terrell Brandon | PG | 30 | 78 | 78 | 2821 | 16.0 | 3.8 | 7.4 | 2.1 | 0.3 | 2.0 | 14.5 | 6.5 | .451 | 1.2 | 0.4 | .363 | 2.9 | 2.5 | .871 |
| Wally Szczerbiak | SF | 23 | 82 | 82 | 2856 | 14.4 | 5.6 | 3.3 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 1.7 | 11.6 | 5.9 | .510 | 1.0 | 0.3 | .338 | 2.6 | 2.3 | .870 |
| LaPhonso Ellis | PF | 30 | 82 | 5 | 1948 | 14.3 | 9.1 | 1.7 | 1.2 | 1.4 | 2.0 | 11.9 | 5.5 | .464 | 0.4 | 0.1 | .318 | 4.0 | 3.1 | .790 |
| Chauncey Billups | SG | 24 | 77 | 33 | 1790 | 14.3 | 3.2 | 5.2 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 2.2 | 11.8 | 5.0 | .422 | 3.9 | 1.5 | .376 | 3.4 | 2.9 | .842 |
| Anthony Peeler | SG | 31 | 75 | 41 | 2126 | 13.4 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 1.5 | 0.3 | 1.8 | 12.4 | 5.2 | .421 | 4.3 | 1.7 | .391 | 1.5 | 1.3 | .862 |
| Reggie Slater | PF | 30 | 55 | 16 | 686 | 13.3 | 9.8 | 1.4 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 2.3 | 9.2 | 4.7 | .514 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 5.8 | 3.9 | .673 | |
| Todd Day | SG | 31 | 31 | 0 | 345 | 13.8 | 3.9 | 2.9 | 1.0 | 0.7 | 2.5 | 12.3 | 4.6 | .373 | 7.2 | 2.7 | .377 | 2.4 | 1.9 | .783 |
| Felipe López | PG | 26 | 23 | 10 | 457 | 13.4 | 5.8 | 2.7 | 1.7 | 0.9 | 2.1 | 12.0 | 5.4 | .454 | 1.8 | 1.0 | .565 | 2.6 | 1.5 | .576 |
| William Avery | PG | 21 | 55 | 0 | 463 | 12.0 | 2.3 | 5.8 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 3.5 | 11.2 | 4.3 | .382 | 4.6 | 1.2 | .271 | 2.8 | 2.2 | .778 |
| Sam Jacobson | PG | 25 | 14 | 0 | 59 | 12.2 | 3.7 | 2.4 | 1.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 11.0 | 5.5 | .500 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.8 | 1.2 | .667 | |
| Sam Mitchell | SF | 37 | 82 | 4 | 983 | 10.4 | 4.5 | 2.1 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 1.3 | 10.6 | 4.3 | .408 | 1.6 | 0.3 | .209 | 2.0 | 1.5 | .727 |
| Rasho Nesterović | C | 24 | 73 | 39 | 1233 | 9.6 | 8.4 | 1.3 | 0.7 | 1.8 | 1.6 | 9.3 | 4.3 | .461 | 0.0 | 0.0 | .000 | 1.9 | 1.0 | .523 |
| Dean Garrett | C | 34 | 70 | 21 | 831 | 7.7 | 9.4 | 1.0 | 1.1 | 2.1 | 1.1 | 6.8 | 3.2 | .481 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.7 | 1.2 | .692 | |
| Tom Hammonds | PF | 33 | 7 | 0 | 30 | 8.4 | 4.8 | 1.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 3.6 | 12.0 | 3.6 | .300 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 2.4 | 1.2 | .500 |
Playoff Per 36 Mins
| Player | Pos | Age | GP | GS | MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | TOV | FGA | FGM | FG% | 3PA | 3PM | 3P% | FTA | FTM | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Garnett | PF | 24 | 4 | 4 | 165 | 18.3 | 10.5 | 3.7 | 0.9 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 12.7 | 5.9 | .466 | 0.7 | 0.0 | .000 | 7.9 | 6.5 | .833 |
| Terrell Brandon | PG | 30 | 4 | 4 | 153 | 14.4 | 4.0 | 5.9 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 1.9 | 14.6 | 6.4 | .435 | 2.1 | 0.9 | .444 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 1.000 |
| Wally Szczerbiak | SF | 23 | 4 | 4 | 143 | 14.1 | 4.5 | 2.5 | 1.3 | 0.8 | 3.0 | 9.3 | 4.5 | .486 | 0.3 | 0.0 | .000 | 6.3 | 5.0 | .800 |
| William Avery | PG | 21 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 21.0 | 3.0 | 6.0 | 0.0 | 3.0 | 0.0 | 18.0 | 9.0 | .500 | 6.0 | 3.0 | .500 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| LaPhonso Ellis | PF | 30 | 4 | 0 | 77 | 11.2 | 6.5 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 1.4 | 2.3 | 10.8 | 4.2 | .391 | 0.5 | 0.0 | .000 | 3.7 | 2.8 | .750 |
| Felipe López | PG | 26 | 4 | 0 | 55 | 11.1 | 7.2 | 3.3 | 2.6 | 0.0 | 1.3 | 14.4 | 4.6 | .318 | 3.3 | 0.7 | .200 | 2.0 | 1.3 | .667 |
| Dean Garrett | C | 34 | 3 | 2 | 41 | 11.4 | 7.9 | 0.0 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.0 | 10.5 | 3.5 | .333 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 5.3 | 4.4 | .833 | |
| Reggie Slater | PF | 30 | 4 | 0 | 52 | 9.0 | 9.7 | 0.0 | 1.4 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 11.1 | 4.2 | .375 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.4 | 0.7 | .500 | |
| Anthony Peeler | SG | 31 | 4 | 4 | 137 | 8.9 | 3.7 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 0.3 | 1.6 | 13.9 | 3.7 | .264 | 4.5 | 1.6 | .353 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Rasho Nesterović | C | 24 | 4 | 2 | 49 | 7.3 | 8.8 | 2.2 | 0.7 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 9.6 | 3.7 | .385 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | ||
| Sam Mitchell | SF | 37 | 4 | 0 | 50 | 4.3 | 5.0 | 2.2 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 0.7 | 7.2 | 1.4 | .200 | 0.7 | 0.0 | .000 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.000 |
| Chauncey Billups | SG | 24 | 3 | 0 | 26 | 4.2 | 6.9 | 2.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.4 | 8.3 | 1.4 | .167 | 1.4 | 0.0 | .000 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.000 |
Regular Season Totals
| Player | Pos | Age | GP | GS | MP | PTS | TRB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | FGA | FGM | FG% | 3PA | 3PM | 3P% | FTA | FTM | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Garnett | PF | 24 | 81 | 81 | 3202 | 1784 | 921 | 401 | 111 | 145 | 230 | 1475 | 704 | .477 | 66 | 19 | .288 | 467 | 357 | .764 |
| Terrell Brandon | PG | 30 | 78 | 78 | 2821 | 1250 | 298 | 583 | 161 | 21 | 155 | 1134 | 511 | .451 | 91 | 33 | .363 | 224 | 195 | .871 |
| Wally Szczerbiak | SF | 23 | 82 | 82 | 2856 | 1145 | 447 | 260 | 59 | 33 | 138 | 920 | 469 | .510 | 77 | 26 | .338 | 208 | 181 | .870 |
| Anthony Peeler | SG | 31 | 75 | 41 | 2126 | 791 | 192 | 192 | 91 | 18 | 105 | 732 | 308 | .421 | 256 | 100 | .391 | 87 | 75 | .862 |
| LaPhonso Ellis | PF | 30 | 82 | 5 | 1948 | 772 | 494 | 93 | 67 | 74 | 108 | 642 | 298 | .464 | 22 | 7 | .318 | 214 | 169 | .790 |
| Chauncey Billups | SG | 24 | 77 | 33 | 1790 | 713 | 158 | 260 | 51 | 11 | 111 | 587 | 248 | .422 | 194 | 73 | .376 | 171 | 144 | .842 |
| Rasho Nesterović | C | 24 | 73 | 39 | 1233 | 328 | 286 | 45 | 25 | 63 | 55 | 319 | 147 | .461 | 1 | 0 | .000 | 65 | 34 | .523 |
| Sam Mitchell | SF | 37 | 82 | 4 | 983 | 285 | 123 | 57 | 26 | 10 | 36 | 289 | 118 | .408 | 43 | 9 | .209 | 55 | 40 | .727 |
| Reggie Slater | PF | 30 | 55 | 16 | 686 | 254 | 186 | 26 | 18 | 9 | 43 | 175 | 90 | .514 | 0 | 0 | 110 | 74 | .673 | |
| Dean Garrett | C | 34 | 70 | 21 | 831 | 177 | 217 | 24 | 26 | 49 | 25 | 156 | 75 | .481 | 0 | 0 | 39 | 27 | .692 | |
| Felipe López | PG | 26 | 23 | 10 | 457 | 170 | 74 | 34 | 21 | 12 | 27 | 152 | 69 | .454 | 23 | 13 | .565 | 33 | 19 | .576 |
| William Avery | PG | 21 | 55 | 0 | 463 | 154 | 29 | 75 | 13 | 4 | 45 | 144 | 55 | .382 | 59 | 16 | .271 | 36 | 28 | .778 |
| Todd Day | SG | 31 | 31 | 0 | 345 | 132 | 37 | 28 | 10 | 7 | 24 | 118 | 44 | .373 | 69 | 26 | .377 | 23 | 18 | .783 |
| Sam Jacobson | PG | 25 | 14 | 0 | 59 | 20 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 9 | .500 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | .667 | |
| Tom Hammonds | PF | 33 | 7 | 0 | 30 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 3 | .300 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | .500 | |
| Team Totals | 82 | 82 | 19830 | 7982 | 3472 | 2083 | 682 | 456 | 1105 | 6871 | 3148 | .458 | 901 | 322 | .357 | 1737 | 1364 | .785 |
Playoff Totals
| Player | Pos | Age | GP | GS | MP | PTS | TRB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | FGA | FGM | FG% | 3PA | 3PM | 3P% | FTA | FTM | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Garnett | PF | 24 | 4 | 4 | 165 | 84 | 48 | 17 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 58 | 27 | .466 | 3 | 0 | .000 | 36 | 30 | .833 |
| Terrell Brandon | PG | 30 | 4 | 4 | 153 | 61 | 17 | 25 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 62 | 27 | .435 | 9 | 4 | .444 | 3 | 3 | 1.000 |
| Wally Szczerbiak | SF | 23 | 4 | 4 | 143 | 56 | 18 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 12 | 37 | 18 | .486 | 1 | 0 | .000 | 25 | 20 | .800 |
| Anthony Peeler | SG | 31 | 4 | 4 | 137 | 34 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 53 | 14 | .264 | 17 | 6 | .353 | 0 | 0 | |
| LaPhonso Ellis | PF | 30 | 4 | 0 | 77 | 24 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 23 | 9 | .391 | 1 | 0 | .000 | 8 | 6 | .750 |
| Felipe López | PG | 26 | 4 | 0 | 55 | 17 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 22 | 7 | .318 | 5 | 1 | .200 | 3 | 2 | .667 |
| Reggie Slater | PF | 30 | 4 | 0 | 52 | 13 | 14 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 16 | 6 | .375 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | .500 | |
| Dean Garrett | C | 34 | 3 | 2 | 41 | 13 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 4 | .333 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 5 | .833 | |
| Rasho Nesterović | C | 24 | 4 | 2 | 49 | 10 | 12 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 13 | 5 | .385 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| William Avery | PG | 21 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 3 | .500 | 2 | 1 | .500 | 0 | 0 | |
| Sam Mitchell | SF | 37 | 4 | 0 | 50 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 2 | .200 | 1 | 0 | .000 | 2 | 2 | 1.000 |
| Chauncey Billups | SG | 24 | 3 | 0 | 26 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 1 | .167 | 1 | 0 | .000 | 1 | 1 | 1.000 |
| Team Totals | 4 | 4 | 960 | 328 | 170 | 74 | 30 | 23 | 47 | 318 | 123 | .387 | 40 | 12 | .300 | 86 | 70 | .814 |
Regular Season Team Impact Spotlight
| PLAYER NAME | ROLE TIER | MPG | USAGE TIER | PPG | RPG | APG | STK | IMPACT INDEX | NOTES | AWARDS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Garnett | Starter/Star | 39.5 | High (1.2) | 22.0 | 11.4 | 5.0 | 2.8 | 145.11 | Garnett’s 1999-2000 season was marked by his relentless defense and all-around versatility. A dominant force in the paint, he excelled in rebounding, blocked shots, and playmaking. His offensive game was equally effective, contributing solid scoring and efficiency. Garnett’s MVP candidacy and DPOY runner-up finish speak to his impact at both ends of the floor. | MVP-5 (2000), DPOY-2 (2000), All-Star (2000), NBA 2nd Team (2000), NBA All-Defensive 1st Team (2000) |
| Terrell Brandon | Starter/Star | 36.2 | Medium (1.1) | 16.0 | 3.8 | 7.5 | 2.0 | 87.87 | Brandon’s role as the floor general for the Timberwolves was crucial. He orchestrated the offense with vision, racking up assists while also scoring efficiently. His leadership and decision-making kept the team’s attack flowing. Although not the focal point offensively, his distribution and ability to push the pace made him an invaluable piece of the roster. | – |
| Wally Szczerbiak | Starter/Star | 34.8 | High (1.2) | 14.0 | 5.5 | 3.2 | 2.8 | 77.69 | Szczerbiak proved himself as a reliable second option, especially with his excellent scoring ability. His shooting from mid-range and beyond the arc created spacing for Garnett and Brandon. Though he didn’t dominate the ball, his consistent contributions in scoring and rebounding were key to the Timberwolves’ balanced attack. | – |
| Anthony Peeler | Key Contributor | 28.3 | Low (1.0) | 10.5 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.2 | 47.82 | Peeler provided valuable depth with his shooting and defense. As a spark off the bench, he averaged solid scoring while maintaining strong perimeter defense. His ability to guard multiple positions and space the floor helped give the Timberwolves flexibility in their rotations. | – |
| LaPhonso Ellis | Key Contributor | 23.8 | Low (1.0) | 9.4 | 6.0 | 1.1 | 1.3 | 43.88 | Ellis was a key reserve for the Timberwolves, providing solid scoring and strong rebounding. His experience and physicality in the frontcourt helped fill gaps when the starting big men needed rest. He wasn’t a game-changer but provided a reliable backup role throughout the season. | Sixth Man of the Year – 3rd (2000) |
| Chauncey Billups | Key Contributor | 23.2 | Low (1.0) | 9.3 | 2.1 | 2.3 | 1.4 | 34.69 | Billups had a solid role as a backup guard, bringing energy and defense to the backcourt. Though his minutes were limited, he contributed to the team with clutch performances and the ability to manage the offense when needed. Billups’ defense on opposing guards also stood out during his time on the floor. | – |
| Felipe López | Bench | 19.9 | Low (1.0) | 7.4 | 3.2 | 1.5 | 1.2 | 32.69 | López, in his limited role, was an active presence off the bench. He provided solid scoring and playmaking, though his impact was inconsistent. His versatility allowed him to fill in various spots in the lineup, and he occasionally flashed his potential with strong defensive plays. | – |
| Rasho Nesterović | Bench | 16.9 | Low (1.0) | 4.5 | 3.9 | 0.6 | 0.9 | 27.61 | Nesterović was a solid backup center, providing rebounding and interior defense. While his offensive role was limited, he brought energy and length to the frontcourt in his role off the bench. He gave the Timberwolves valuable minutes in the paint and was effective in his rebounding duties. | – |
| Reggie Slater | Bench | 12.5 | Low (1.0) | 4.6 | 3.4 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 16.45 | Slater’s role was limited, but he contributed when called upon. His rebounding and efficient shooting helped him carve out a niche as a reliable depth piece in the frontcourt. However, his impact was overshadowed by the stronger performances of the team’s primary players. | – |
| Sam Mitchell | Bench | 12.0 | Low (1.0) | 3.5 | 1.5 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 8.87 | Mitchell’s veteran presence helped stabilize the bench unit. While his offensive numbers were modest, his experience and leadership were invaluable during critical stretches. His minutes were primarily limited to providing rest for the starters and contributing with his toughness. | – |
| Dean Garrett | Bench | 11.9 | Low (1.0) | 2.5 | 3.1 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 9.53 | Garrett’s minutes were minimal, and while he provided some rebounding depth, he wasn’t a major factor in the Timberwolves’ success. His role was primarily as a backup center who could provide the team with fouls and minutes. | – |
| Todd Day | Bench | 11.1 | Low (1.0) | 4.3 | 1.2 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 12.84 | Day added depth to the Timberwolves’ backcourt but had little impact beyond scoring in limited minutes. He struggled with efficiency but had occasional bursts as a secondary scorer when the team needed a spark. | – |
| William Avery | Bench | 8.4 | Low (1.0) | 2.8 | 0.5 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 6.39 | Avery played a small role off the bench. His playmaking and ability to space the floor were positive, but his impact was not enough to make him a significant contributor to the team’s overall success. | – |
| Tom Hammonds | Bench | 4.3 | Low (1.0) | 1.0 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 3.37 | Hammonds barely played, and his role as a depth piece was inconsequential to the team’s overall performance. His minutes and impact were minimal. | – |
| Sam Jacobson | Bench | 4.2 | Low (1.0) | 1.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 3.12 | Jacobson had minimal impact during his brief appearances. His scoring and defense were not enough to contribute significantly, as his role was relegated to a very limited spot on the bench. | – |
| Team Totals | – | 241.8 | – | 97.3 | 42.3 | 25.4 | 8.3 | 657.94 | The team relied heavily on Garnett, Brandon, and Szczerbiak to drive their offense and defense. The bench provided support, but it was the trio of star players that led the Timberwolves. Their combined scoring, defense, and leadership made them one of the more balanced teams in the league. | – |
Playoff Team Impact Spotlight
| PLAYER NAME | ROLE TIER | MPG | USAGE TIER | PPG | RPG | APG | STK | IMPACT INDEX | NOTES | AWARDS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Garnett | Starter/Star | 41.3 | High (1.2) | 21.0 | 12.0 | 4.3 | 3.3 | 88.65 | Garnett’s performance in the 2000 playoffs was a showcase of his all-around brilliance. With an offensive game that was smooth and effective, he was a constant threat in the paint, on the glass, and on defense. His rebounding and shot-blocking were critical for the Timberwolves, while his scoring kept the team competitive against tough playoff opposition. His leadership was undeniable, making him the cornerstone of the team. | – |
| Terrell Brandon | Starter/Star | 38.3 | High (1.2) | 15.3 | 4.3 | 6.3 | 2.5 | 70.65 | Brandon ran the Timberwolves’ offense, handling playmaking duties with poise and consistency. He was integral in setting up teammates and also contributed efficiently as a scorer. His steady defense and leadership were invaluable to Minnesota’s playoff push. Despite being undersized, Brandon’s ability to control the tempo and set up plays gave the team an edge. | – |
| Wally Szczerbiak | Starter/Star | 35.8 | High (1.2) | 14.0 | 4.5 | 2.5 | 3.0 | 65.38 | Szczerbiak brought scoring punch for the Timberwolves. His ability to stretch the floor with his shooting, combined with solid rebounding and defensive contributions, made him an important part of the offense. Though his efficiency was somewhat erratic, he still provided reliable scoring alongside Garnett and Brandon. | – |
| Anthony Peeler | Key Contributor | 34.3 | Medium (1.1) | 8.5 | 3.5 | 1.8 | 2.5 | 43.77 | Peeler’s shooting struggles hurt his overall impact, but his defensive contributions helped balance his role. He gave the team energy off the bench, though his inconsistency as a scorer meant his impact was more evident in his effort on defense. Still, when he found a rhythm, he could contribute in several areas, providing a solid rotation piece for the Timberwolves. | – |
| LaPhonso Ellis | Key Contributor | 19.3 | Low (1.0) | 6.0 | 3.5 | 0.8 | 1.3 | 28.84 | Ellis didn’t get many minutes, but when he was on the court, he provided an effective role as a rebounder and a physical presence. His shooting was inefficient, but his effort on the glass helped support the team in critical playoff situations. | – |
| Felipe López | Bench | 13.8 | Low (1.0) | 4.3 | 2.8 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 17.32 | López contributed as a depth piece off the bench, offering some scoring and defensive ability in limited minutes. Though his shot selection and efficiency were sometimes lacking, he provided hustle and versatility when called upon. | – |
| Dean Garrett | Bench | 13.7 | Low (1.0) | 4.3 | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 14.56 | Garrett’s minutes were primarily as a backup center. Though he didn’t put up flashy stats, his effort on the boards and ability to provide rest for the starters helped give the team a reprieve. He didn’t stand out in scoring or playmaking but still made a useful contribution in his limited role. | – |
| Reggie Slater | Bench | 13.0 | Low (1.0) | 3.3 | 3.5 | 0.0 | 0.8 | 14.17 | Slater’s role off the bench was modest, providing rebounding and some interior defense. He lacked an offensive presence but could contribute with hustle and physicality in short spurts. | – |
| Sam Mitchell | Bench | 12.5 | Low (1.0) | 1.5 | 1.8 | 0.8 | 1.3 | 5.35 | Mitchell’s role as a veteran presence was mainly limited to locker room leadership and occasional minutes on the floor. His stats reflected a minimal offensive impact, but his experience helped stabilize the team during tight moments. | – |
| Rasho Nesterović | Bench | 12.3 | Low (1.0) | 2.5 | 3.0 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 13.37 | Nesterović offered a decent backup option in the frontcourt with solid rebounding. He didn’t contribute much offensively but played a steady, unspectacular role when the Timberwolves needed rest for their big men. | – |
| Chauncey Billups | Bench | 8.7 | Low (1.0) | 1.0 | 1.7 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 5.50 | Billups’ time on the court was limited, and his shooting struggles made it difficult for him to leave a major impact. Still, his ability to guard opposing players and occasionally provide some playmaking in spot minutes helped the team, though his impact was muted overall. | – |
| William Avery | Bench | 6.0 | Low (1.0) | 3.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 6.14 | Avery provided minimal but occasionally useful minutes. His scoring and defense were fairly inconsequential, but he did show flashes in limited action. His role was mostly that of a deep bench piece with little consistent contribution. | – |
| Team Totals | – | 240.0 | – | 82.0 | 42.5 | 18.5 | 7.5 | 419.95 | Garnett and Brandon led the charge for the Timberwolves in the 2000 playoffs. With scoring and defense from the pair, combined with Szczerbiak’s shooting, the team had a strong core. Depth contributions from Peeler, Ellis, and others kept the squad competitive, though it was the star players who carried the load. | – |