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Roster

NO. PLAYER NAME POS. HT. WT. DOB COLLEGE
1 Rod Strickland PG 6-3 175 July 11, 1966 DePaul
3 Loren Woods C 7-1 245 June 21, 1978 Wake Forest, Arizona
8 Rasho Nesterović C 7-0 248 May 30, 1976  
9 Kendall Gill SG 6-5 195 May 25, 1968 Illinois
10 Wally Szczerbiak SF 6-7 244 March 5, 1977 Miami University
16 Troy Hudson PG 6-1 170 March 13, 1976 Missouri, Southern Illinois
20 Gary Trent SF 6-8 250 September 22, 1974 Ohio University
21 Kevin Garnett PF 6-11 240 May 19, 1976  
25 Marc Jackson C 6-10 270 January 16, 1975 VCU, Temple
29 Mike Wilks PG 5-10 185 May 7, 1979 Rice University
32 Joe Smith SF 6-10 225 July 26, 1975 Maryland
35 Reggie Slater PF 6-7 215 August 27, 1970 Wyoming
36 Igor Rakočević PG 6-3 183 March 29, 1978  
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 26 82 82 40.5 23.0 13.4 6.0 1.4 1.6 2.8 18.1 9.1 .502 0.9 0.2 .282 6.1 4.6 .751
Troy Hudson PG 26 79 74 32.9 14.2 2.3 5.7 0.8 0.1 2.3 12.1 5.2 .428 3.4 1.2 .365 2.9 2.6 .900
Wally Szczerbiak SF 25 52 42 35.3 17.6 4.6 2.6 0.8 0.4 1.7 14.0 6.8 .481 2.8 1.2 .421 3.3 2.9 .867
Rasho Nesterović C 26 77 77 30.4 11.2 6.5 1.5 0.5 1.5 1.3 9.9 5.2 .525 0.0 0.0 .000 1.2 0.8 .642
Kendall Gill SG 34 82 34 25.2 8.7 3.0 1.9 1.0 0.2 1.3 8.3 3.5 .422 0.7 0.2 .322 2.0 1.5 .764
Anthony Peeler SG 33 82 39 27.4 7.7 2.9 3.0 0.9 0.2 1.0 7.4 3.1 .414 2.6 1.1 .410 0.6 0.5 .780
Joe Smith SF 27 54 21 20.7 7.5 5.0 0.7 0.3 1.0 0.8 6.1 2.8 .460 0.0 0.0 .000 2.4 1.9 .779
Rod Strickland PG 36 47 8 20.3 6.8 2.0 4.6 1.0 0.1 1.6 5.9 2.6 .432 0.2 0.0 .091 2.3 1.7 .738
Gary Trent SF 28 80 22 15.3 6.0 3.6 1.0 0.4 0.3 0.7 4.9 2.6 .535 0.0 0.0 .000 1.3 0.8 .594
Marc Jackson C 28 77 0 13.5 5.5 2.9 0.5 0.3 0.4 0.8 4.5 2.0 .438 0.0 0.0 1.000 1.9 1.5 .765
Reggie Slater PF 32 26 0 5.4 3.1 1.2 0.2 0.2 0.0 0.3 1.9 1.0 .540 0.0 0.0   1.7 1.0 .600
Loren Woods C 24 38 11 9.3 2.1 2.5 0.5 0.3 0.3 0.6 2.0 0.8 .382 0.1 0.0 .333 0.7 0.6 .778
Mike Wilks PG 23 31 0 10.5 2.0 1.0 1.6 0.4 0.1 0.4 2.2 0.7 .313 0.6 0.1 .222 0.6 0.5 .889
Igor Rakočević PG 24 42 0 5.8 1.9 0.4 0.8 0.1 0.0 0.5 1.4 0.5 .379 0.3 0.1 .417 0.9 0.7 .806
Team Totals     82 82 241.5 98.1 43.6 25.2 6.7 5.3 13.7 83.0 38.7 .466 9.8 3.6 .368 22.3 17.1 .770

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 26 6 6 44.2 27.0 15.7 5.2 1.7 1.7 3.0 23.0 11.8 .514 1.5 0.5 .333 4.7 2.8 .607
Troy Hudson PG 26 6 6 36.8 23.5 2.0 5.5 1.3 0.0 2.7 17.7 7.3 .415 6.5 2.8 .436 6.3 6.0 .947
Wally Szczerbiak SF 25 6 6 42.0 14.5 5.0 2.2 1.0 0.2 3.0 10.2 4.8 .475 2.3 0.5 .214 5.0 4.3 .867
Marc Jackson C 28 6 0 18.3 8.3 5.5 1.3 0.3 0.2 1.5 5.3 2.8 .531 0.2 0.0 .000 3.2 2.7 .842
Rasho Nesterović C 26 6 6 28.2 7.0 5.0 0.7 0.2 0.7 0.8 6.3 3.2 .500 0.0 0.0   1.0 0.7 .667
Kendall Gill SG 34 6 0 19.7 5.2 2.2 1.2 0.7 0.2 0.7 4.5 1.7 .370 0.7 0.3 .500 2.3 1.5 .643
Anthony Peeler SG 33 6 5 27.7 4.8 3.5 3.0 0.7 0.2 0.7 6.3 2.2 .342 2.7 0.3 .125 0.3 0.2 .500
Rod Strickland PG 36 6 0 12.2 4.7 1.0 2.8 0.7 0.3 1.3 3.5 1.8 .524 0.0 0.0   1.0 1.0 1.000
Joe Smith SF 27 5 1 8.0 2.8 1.2 0.0 0.2 0.2 0.6 1.2 0.8 .667 0.0 0.0   1.2 1.2 1.000
Gary Trent SF 28 6 0 7.0 2.3 1.2 0.2 0.2 0.0 0.7 2.3 0.8 .357 0.0 0.0   1.0 0.7 .667
Mike Wilks PG 23 4 0 1.8 0.8 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.5 0.3 .500 0.3 0.3 1.000 0.0 0.0  
Loren Woods C 24 2 0 1.0 1.0 0.5 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 1.5 0.5 .333 0.0 0.0   0.0 0.0  
Team Totals     6 6 244.2 100.5 42.2 22.0 6.8 3.5 15.8 81.0 37.5 .463 14.0 4.7 .333 25.8 20.8 .806

Regular Season Per 36 Minutes

Player Pos Age GP GS MPG PPG RPG APG SPG BPG TOV FGA FGM FG% 3PA 3PM 3P% FTA FTM FT%
Kevin Garnett PF 26 82 82 3321 20.4 11.9 5.4 1.2 1.4 2.5 16.1 8.1 .502 0.8 0.2 .282 5.4 4.1 .751
Troy Hudson PG 26 79 74 2600 15.5 2.5 6.3 0.8 0.1 2.5 13.2 5.7 .428 3.7 1.3 .365 3.2 2.9 .900
Marc Jackson C 28 77 0 1041 14.6 7.8 1.3 0.8 1.0 2.0 12.1 5.3 .438 0.0 0.0 1.000 5.2 3.9 .765
Gary Trent SF 28 80 22 1222 14.0 8.6 2.3 0.9 0.7 1.7 11.5 6.1 .535 0.1 0.0 .000 3.0 1.8 .594
Rasho Nesterović C 26 77 77 2337 13.3 7.8 1.8 0.6 1.8 1.5 11.7 6.2 .525 0.0 0.0 .000 1.5 0.9 .642
Kendall Gill SG 34 82 34 2068 12.4 4.3 2.7 1.4 0.3 1.9 11.8 5.0 .422 1.0 0.3 .322 2.8 2.1 .764
Wally Szczerbiak SF 25 52 42 1836 17.9 4.7 2.7 0.9 0.4 1.7 14.3 6.9 .481 2.8 1.2 .421 3.4 2.9 .867
Anthony Peeler SG 33 82 39 2245 10.1 3.9 3.9 1.2 0.2 1.3 9.8 4.0 .414 3.4 1.4 .410 0.8 0.6 .780
Joe Smith SF 27 54 21 1117 13.0 8.7 1.2 0.5 1.8 1.4 10.6 4.9 .460 0.1 0.0 .000 4.2 3.3 .779
Rod Strickland PG 36 47 8 956 12.1 3.6 8.1 1.7 0.2 2.9 10.5 4.5 .432 0.4 0.0 .091 4.0 3.0 .738
Reggie Slater PF 32 26 0 141 20.7 7.9 1.0 1.5 0.3 2.3 12.8 6.9 .540 0.0 0.0   11.5 6.9 .600
Igor Rakočević PG 24 42 0 244 11.5 2.5 4.9 0.6 0.0 3.4 8.6 3.2 .379 1.8 0.7 .417 5.3 4.3 .806
Loren Woods C 24 38 11 353 8.2 9.7 1.9 1.0 1.3 2.3 7.8 3.0 .382 0.3 0.1 .333 2.8 2.1 .778
Mike Wilks PG 23 31 0 324 6.9 3.3 5.6 1.2 0.3 1.3 7.4 2.3 .313 2.0 0.4 .222 2.0 1.8 .889

Playoff Per 36 Minutes

Player Pos Age GP GS MPG PPG RPG APG SPG BPG TOV FGA FGM FG% 3PA 3PM 3P% FTA FTM FT%
Troy Hudson PG 26 6 6 221 23.0 2.0 5.4 1.3 0.0 2.6 17.3 7.2 .415 6.4 2.8 .436 6.2 5.9 .947
Kevin Garnett PF 26 6 6 265 22.0 12.8 4.2 1.4 1.4 2.4 18.7 9.6 .514 1.2 0.4 .333 3.8 2.3 .607
Marc Jackson C 28 6 0 110 16.4 10.8 2.6 0.7 0.3 2.9 10.5 5.6 .531 0.3 0.0 .000 6.2 5.2 .842
Rod Strickland PG 36 6 0 73 13.8 3.0 8.4 2.0 1.0 3.9 10.4 5.4 .524 0.0 0.0   3.0 3.0 1.000
Wally Szczerbiak SF 25 6 6 252 12.4 4.3 1.9 0.9 0.1 2.6 8.7 4.1 .475 2.0 0.4 .214 4.3 3.7 .867
Gary Trent SF 28 6 0 42 12.0 6.0 0.9 0.9 0.0 3.4 12.0 4.3 .357 0.0 0.0   5.1 3.4 .667
Loren Woods C 24 2 0 2 36.0 18.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 54.0 18.0 .333 0.0 0.0   0.0 0.0  
Joe Smith SF 27 5 1 40 12.6 5.4 0.0 0.9 0.9 2.7 5.4 3.6 .667 0.0 0.0   5.4 5.4 1.000
Mike Wilks PG 23 4 0 7 15.4 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10.3 5.1 .500 5.1 5.1 1.000 0.0 0.0  
Kendall Gill SG 34 6 0 118 9.5 4.0 2.1 1.2 0.3 1.2 8.2 3.1 .370 1.2 0.6 .500 4.3 2.7 .643
Rasho Nesterović C 26 6 6 169 8.9 6.4 0.9 0.2 0.9 1.1 8.1 4.0 .500 0.0 0.0   1.3 0.9 .667
Anthony Peeler SG 33 6 5 166 6.3 4.6 3.9 0.9 0.2 0.9 8.2 2.8 .342 3.5 0.4 .125 0.4 0.2 .500

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 — 26 82 82 3321 1883 1102 495 113 129 229 1481 743 .502 71 20 .282 502 377 .751
Troy Hudson — 26 79 74 2600 1123 183 452 60 7 182 956 409 .428 266 97 .365 231 208 .900
Wally Szczerbiak — 25 52 42 1836 913 241 136 44 22 87 729 351 .481 145 61 .421 173 150 .867
Rasho Nesterović — 26 77 77 2337 861 504 114 39 116 99 762 400 .525 2 0 .000 95 61 .642
Kendall Gill — 34 82 34 2068 714 248 156 78 15 108 677 286 .422 59 19 .322 161 123 .764
Anthony Peeler — 33 82 39 2245 630 241 244 72 13 82 609 252 .414 212 87 .410 50 39 .780
Gary Trent — 28 80 22 1222 476 291 77 32 23 59 389 208 .535 2 0 .000 101 60 .594
Marc Jackson — 28 77 0 1041 421 225 37 24 30 59 349 153 .438 1 1 1.000 149 114 .765
Joe Smith — 27 54 21 1117 404 270 38 14 55 43 328 151 .460 2 0 .000 131 102 .779
Rod Strickland — 36 47 8 956 320 95 215 46 6 76 278 120 .432 11 1 .091 107 79 .738
Reggie Slater — 32 26 0 141 81 31 4 6 1 9 50 27 .540 0 0   45 27 .600
Loren Woods — 24 38 11 353 80 95 19 10 13 23 76 29 .382 3 1 .333 27 21 .778
Igor Rakočević — 24 42 0 244 78 17 33 4 0 23 58 22 .379 12 5 .417 36 29 .806
Mike Wilks — 23 31 0 324 62 30 50 11 3 12 67 21 .313 18 4 .222 18 16 .889
Team Totals     82 82 19805 8046 3573 2070 553 433 1091 6809 3172 .466 804 296 .368 1826 1406 .770

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 — 26 6 6 265 162 94 31 10 10 18 138 71 .514 9 3 .333 28 17 .607
Troy Hudson — 26 6 6 221 141 12 33 8 0 16 106 44 .415 39 17 .436 38 36 .947
Wally Szczerbiak — 25 6 6 252 87 30 13 6 1 18 61 29 .475 14 3 .214 30 26 .867
Marc Jackson — 28 6 0 110 50 33 8 2 1 9 32 17 .531 1 0 .000 19 16 .842
Rasho Nesterović — 26 6 6 169 42 30 4 1 4 5 38 19 .500 0 0   6 4 .667
Kendall Gill — 34 6 0 118 31 13 7 4 1 4 27 10 .370 4 2 .500 14 9 .643
Anthony Peeler — 33 6 5 166 29 21 18 4 1 4 38 13 .342 16 2 .125 2 1 .500
Rod Strickland — 36 6 0 73 28 6 17 4 2 8 21 11 .524 0 0   6 6 1.000
Joe Smith — 27 5 1 40 14 6 0 1 1 3 6 4 .667 0 0   6 6 1.000
Gary Trent — 28 6 0 42 14 7 1 1 0 4 14 5 .357 0 0   6 4 .667
Mike Wilks — 23 4 0 7 3 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 .500 1 1 1.000 0 0  
Loren Woods — 24 2 0 2 2 1 0 0 0 0 3 1 .333 0 0   0 0  
Team Totals     6 6 1465 603 253 132 41 21 89 486 225 .463 84 28 .333 155 125 .806

Regular Season Team Impact Spotlight

PLAYER NAME ROLE TIER MPG USAGE TIER PPG RPG APG STK (SPG + BPG) IMPACT INDEX NOTES AWARDS
Kevin Garnett Starter/Star [1.1] 40.5 High [1.2] 23.0 13.4 6.0 3.0 119.59 In the 2002-03 season, Garnett operated as the undisputed engine of Minnesota’s offense and defense, playing a staggering 40.5 minutes per night while stuffing the stat sheet in virtually every category. His game blended brute force and elegance: one possession might feature a mid-post fadeaway, the next a high-post dime to a cutter. Averaging 23.0 points, 13.4 rebounds, and 6.0 assists, he essentially functioned as a point-forward long before the role became fashionable. Defensively he covered the entire back line—switching onto guards, rotating to the rim, and vacuuming up rebounds. The season cemented his reputation as one of basketball’s most complete players, finishing second in MVP voting while also ranking among the league’s elite defenders. All-Star 2003, All-NBA First Team 2003, NBA All-Defensive First Team 2003, MVP Runner-Up 2003, Defensive Player of the Year Voting 3rd 2003
Wally Szczerbiak Starter/Star [1.1] 35.3 High [1.2] 17.6 4.6 2.6 1.2 68.59 Szczerbiak provided Minnesota with a polished scoring wing who thrived both spotting up and attacking mismatches. His smooth jumper—particularly from beyond the arc where he shot over 42 percent—forced defenses to stay honest whenever Garnett operated in the post. Szczerbiak’s offensive game leaned heavily on timing and footwork rather than explosive athleticism, but he consistently found seams in defenses for mid-range looks or backdoor cuts. Logging over 35 minutes per game when healthy, he gave the Timberwolves a dependable secondary scorer who could carry stretches of the offense when Garnett faced double teams.  
Troy Hudson Starter/Star [1.1] 32.9 Medium [1.1] 14.2 2.3 5.7 0.9 56.82 Hudson emerged as Minnesota’s primary ball-handling guard, steering the offense with quick bursts off the dribble and a fearless pull-up game. His speed in transition and confidence launching from deep made him a natural counterbalance to Garnett’s half-court orchestration. Hudson’s 5.7 assists per game reflected his responsibility as the team’s lead creator, and his 90 percent free-throw shooting hinted at the composure he brought late in games. While not the biggest guard, his shiftiness allowed him to navigate traffic and create scoring chances for both himself and teammates.  
Rasho Nesterović Starter/Star [1.1] 30.4 Medium [1.1] 11.2 6.5 1.5 2.0 51.08 Nesterović quietly anchored the interior for Minnesota with a steady blend of rim protection and efficient finishing. Rarely forcing offense, he carved out scoring opportunities through smart positioning and soft touch around the basket, converting over 52 percent of his field-goal attempts. On defense he provided a traditional back-line presence, contesting shots and allowing Garnett the freedom to roam as a disruptive help defender. His 1.5 blocks per game underscored the stabilizing role he played in the Timberwolves’ defensive structure.  
Kendall Gill Key Contributor [1.05] 25.2 Medium [1.1] 8.7 3.0 1.9 1.2 34.93 Gill supplied veteran energy on the wing, bringing defensive intensity and occasional scoring bursts off the bench. Even in the later stage of his career, he remained an active defender who hunted steals and pressured ball handlers. Offensively his game revolved around slashing and mid-range pull-ups rather than heavy three-point shooting, but his willingness to attack helped keep the second unit afloat. His versatility allowed Minnesota to shuffle lineups without sacrificing perimeter defense.  
Joe Smith Key Contributor [1.05] 20.7 Low [1.0] 7.5 5.0 0.7 1.3 30.45 Smith filled a glue-guy role in Minnesota’s frontcourt rotation, blending hustle rebounding with opportunistic scoring. Often entering games to spell Garnett or play alongside him, Smith’s value came from activity—crashing the glass, diving for loose balls, and converting quick interior looks. Though not heavily featured offensively, his efficient finishing and defensive presence provided stability whenever the starting lineup rotated out.  
Anthony Peeler Key Contributor [1.05] 27.4 Medium [1.1] 7.7 2.9 3.0 1.1 30.26 Peeler played the role of a perimeter stabilizer, offering steady ball movement and timely outside shooting in Minnesota’s backcourt rotation. His 41 percent accuracy from three gave the Timberwolves needed spacing, particularly when Garnett drew double teams in the post. Peeler also functioned as a secondary playmaker, averaging three assists per game while often facilitating offense for the bench unit.  
Rod Strickland Key Contributor [1.05] 20.3 Medium [1.1] 6.8 2.0 4.6 1.1 29.33 Even late in his career, Strickland’s handle and vision remained mesmerizing. Operating as the veteran backup point guard, he controlled tempo with crafty dribble moves and clever passing angles that opened lanes for teammates. While his scoring volume was modest, his 4.6 assists per game in limited minutes highlighted the playmaking instincts that defined his long NBA career.  
Gary Trent Bench [1.0] 15.3 Low [1.0] 6.0 3.6 1.0 0.7 22.60 Trent provided muscle in the paint and an old-school physical presence whenever Minnesota needed interior toughness. His offensive game relied on short hooks and put-backs, but his real value came through rebounding battles and defensive grit. Trent’s willingness to absorb contact and battle for position added a rugged element to the Timberwolves’ frontcourt rotation.  
Marc Jackson Bench [1.0] 13.5 Low [1.0] 5.5 2.9 0.5 0.7 19.20 Jackson carved out a role as a dependable reserve big man, using a soft shooting touch and strong fundamentals around the basket to provide efficient bench scoring. His ability to convert short jumpers and free throws made him a reliable option in second-unit sets, while his steady rebounding helped maintain Minnesota’s interior presence.  
Loren Woods Bench [1.0] 9.3 Low [1.0] 2.1 2.5 0.5 0.6 11.40 Woods served primarily as a situational rim protector, using his length to contest shots and clean up rebounds in limited minutes. While he rarely saw offensive touches, his defensive presence and shot-blocking instincts allowed Minnesota to maintain interior resistance when the rotation called on him.  
Reggie Slater Bench [1.0] 5.4 Low [1.0] 3.1 1.2 0.2 0.2 9.40 Slater’s minutes were brief but energetic, typically appearing in short stints where his athleticism could inject life into the frontcourt. His efficient finishing—often on cuts or put-backs—made him an occasional spark despite the small role he occupied in the rotation.  
Mike Wilks Bench [1.0] 10.5 Low [1.0] 2.0 1.0 1.6 0.5 10.20 Wilks operated as a developmental guard in Minnesota’s rotation, providing ball-handling depth and defensive effort during limited minutes. His quickness allowed him to pressure opposing guards, while his role on offense largely centered on distributing and keeping possessions organized.  
Igor Rakočević Bench [1.0] 5.8 Low [1.0] 1.9 0.4 0.8 0.1 6.40 Rakočević appeared sparingly during his rookie season, offering flashes of scoring instinct and outside shooting in short bursts. Still adjusting to the NBA game, his minutes were limited, but his offensive confidence occasionally surfaced in quick scoring opportunities.  
TEAM TOTALS — — — 98.1 43.6 25.2 12.0 499.27 The 2002-03 Minnesota Timberwolves revolved around Kevin Garnett’s all-around brilliance, with the roster built to complement his versatility through shooting, interior defense, and veteran playmaking. The team leaned heavily on Garnett’s ability to orchestrate offense from the high post while surrounding him with perimeter shooters and physical role players. That formula produced one of the league’s most balanced statistical profiles and kept Minnesota firmly in the Western Conference playoff picture throughout the season.  

Playoff Team Impact Spotlight

PLAYER NAME ROLE TIER MPG USAGE TIER PPG RPG APG STK (SPG + BPG) IMPACT INDEX NOTES AWARDS
Kevin Garnett Starter/Star [1.1] 44.2 High [1.2] 27.0 15.7 5.2 3.4 135.70 Garnett carried an immense two-way burden during Minnesota’s 2003 playoff run, playing over 44 minutes a night and functioning as both the offensive hub and defensive backbone. His 27.0 points and 15.7 rebounds per game reflect a relentless interior presence, but the subtler detail was how the offense flowed through him at the elbows and high post. Garnett routinely initiated sets, whipping passes to cutters or shooters after drawing defensive attention. On the other end he blanketed the paint and switched onto perimeter players, producing 3.4 combined steals and blocks per game. The performance illustrated his rare blend of scoring, playmaking, and defensive coverage, a postseason snapshot of the all-around dominance that defined his prime years.  
Troy Hudson Starter/Star [1.1] 36.8 High [1.2] 23.5 2.0 5.5 1.3 85.54 Hudson erupted offensively in this playoff series, becoming Minnesota’s most dangerous perimeter scorer. His fearless shot-making stood out immediately: nearly 24 points per game with a barrage of three-pointers, including 43.6 percent accuracy from deep on high volume. Hudson’s speed off the dribble repeatedly collapsed defenses, opening driving lanes and kick-out passes that helped him average 5.5 assists. The scoring surge transformed him from a regular-season facilitator into a playoff flamethrower capable of swinging games with quick scoring bursts.  
Wally Szczerbiak Starter/Star [1.1] 42.0 Medium [1.1] 14.5 5.0 2.2 1.2 55.13 Szczerbiak logged heavy minutes on the wing, offering spacing and secondary scoring next to Garnett. His offensive approach leaned on craft and efficiency rather than sheer volume, mixing mid-range pull-ups with timely cuts when defenses shaded toward Minnesota’s star forward. Averaging 14.5 points while shooting efficiently inside the arc, he provided balance to an offense that often revolved around Garnett’s playmaking. His willingness to battle on the glass also showed up with five rebounds per game.  
Marc Jackson Key Contributor [1.05] 18.3 Medium [1.1] 8.3 5.5 1.3 0.5 35.05 Jackson delivered one of the more quietly effective bench performances for Minnesota. In fewer than 20 minutes per game he produced 8.3 points and 5.5 rebounds, consistently finishing around the rim and drawing fouls with his strong interior positioning. His ability to convert free throws at an excellent clip for a center added another layer to his value. Jackson’s physical play and reliable scoring punch made him the Timberwolves’ most productive reserve big during the series.  
Rasho Nesterović Starter/Star [1.1] 28.2 Medium [1.1] 7.0 5.0 0.7 0.9 32.41 Nesterović filled a traditional center’s role, providing interior defense and efficient finishing while Garnett handled much of the frontcourt creation. His offense largely came from quick post moves and close-range finishes, reflected in his 50 percent shooting. Defensively he focused on anchoring the paint, contesting drives and protecting the rim to allow Garnett greater freedom as a roaming help defender.  
Kendall Gill Bench [1.0] 19.7 Medium [1.1] 5.2 2.2 1.2 0.9 20.68 Gill supplied veteran minutes off the bench, bringing defensive energy and experience to Minnesota’s wing rotation. His offense was modest, but he attacked gaps when they appeared and remained active around the ball defensively. The role was less about scoring and more about maintaining perimeter pressure and stability whenever the starters rested.  
Rod Strickland Bench [1.0] 12.2 Medium [1.1] 4.7 1.0 2.8 1.0 20.90 Even in limited playoff minutes, Strickland’s signature ball-handling and court vision surfaced. He orchestrated the second unit with crafty dribble penetration and clever passes, averaging nearly three assists in just over 12 minutes a night. His ability to slow the game down and find teammates in tight windows gave Minnesota a veteran organizer off the bench.  
Anthony Peeler Key Contributor [1.05] 27.7 Low [1.0] 4.8 3.5 3.0 0.9 25.62 Peeler’s playoff role leaned heavily toward playmaking and perimeter defense rather than scoring. While his shooting struggled during the series, he remained involved in the offense as a ball mover, averaging three assists and helping initiate half-court sets. His versatility allowed Minnesota to shift lineups without losing ball-handling depth on the wing.  
Joe Smith Bench [1.0] 8.0 Low [1.0] 2.8 1.2 0.0 0.4 8.80 Smith appeared briefly in the rotation, typically entering to provide energy and frontcourt depth. His limited touches produced efficient scoring opportunities, mostly quick finishes around the rim or trips to the free-throw line. The short stints reflected Minnesota’s tighter playoff rotation.  
Gary Trent Bench [1.0] 7.0 Low [1.0] 2.3 1.2 0.2 0.2 7.80 Trent brought physicality in short bursts, using his strength to battle for rebounds and position inside. His scoring came primarily on put-backs or close-range attempts, but his main value was providing rugged interior play during brief relief minutes.  
Loren Woods Bench [1.0] 1.0 Low [1.0] 1.0 0.5 0.0 0.0 3.00 Woods saw extremely limited playing time during the series, appearing only in brief stretches. His role centered on providing extra size and rim protection when called upon, though the tight playoff rotation left little opportunity for extended impact.  
Mike Wilks Bench [1.0] 1.8 Low [1.0] 0.8 0.0 0.0 0.0 1.60 Wilks appeared sparingly, logging only a handful of minutes across the series. His contributions were limited to spot appearances designed to rest the primary guards, reflecting the shortened bench typical of playoff rotations.  
TEAM TOTALS — — — 100.5 42.2 22.0 10.3 432.23 Minnesota’s playoff identity in 2003 revolved around Kevin Garnett’s immense two-way presence and the explosive perimeter scoring of Troy Hudson. Garnett controlled the game from the frontcourt, while Hudson’s shot-making injected volatility into the offense. Around them, a supporting cast of wings and interior role players focused on spacing, rebounding, and defensive structure, producing a balanced statistical profile even as the rotation tightened in postseason play.