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History Vault: Timberwolves Finally Take Down Jordan's Bulls

The Timberwolves were 0-16 all-time against the Chicago Bulls heading into the 1997-98 season.

Up to that point, the Timberwolves had made the playoffs just once in 1996-97 with a record of 40-42. The Bulls, led by that Michael Jordan guy, had made the playoffs in every one of those seasons and had won five NBA championships.

They’d win No. 6 in 1997-98.

While 0-16 seems extreme, the Timberwolves were finding their footing in the league after some rough years to start, while the Bulls had the best player to ever play the game.