Garnett averaged 22.0 points, 11.4 rebounds, 5.0 assists and 1.8 blocks per game, and was named to the All-NBA Second Team, NBA All-Defensive First Team, and selected for the 2001 NBA All-Star Game. Second-year star Wally Szczerbiak averaged 14.0 points per game, while Terrell Brandon provided the team with 16.0 points, 7.5 assists and 2.1 steals per game. However, in the Western Conference First Round of the playoffs, the T-Wolves would lose in four games to the top-seeded San Antonio Spurs. Following the season, Ellis signed as a free agent with the Miami Heat and Tom Hammonds retired.