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Will the Wolves’ 7-Straight First-Round Loss Record Ever Be Broken?

From 1997 to 2003, the Minnesota Timberwolves lost in the first round seven straight years, which is an NBA record. What’s wild is that in today’s NBA, a streak like that probably wouldn’t even make it past Year 3 without a star trade demand, a roster blow-up, or a front office shakeup. The Wolves had the rare combo of a generational talent in Kevin Garnett and a front office that kept the core together despite repeated playoff heartbreak. Throw in the unique twist of losing multiple draft picks due to CBA violations, and you’ve got one of the strangest cases of team-building stubbornness in league history. Will any team ever match this mark in the modern era? #NBAHistory #Timberwolves #KevinGarnett #PlayoffStreaks #NBATrivia #BasketballDiscussion #MVP #NBA #Sports