The Wolves entered April on a three-game winning streak and extended it through the end of the regular season — nine consecutive games overall, ranking second in team history. The 6-0 record in April marked the first perfect month in franchise history.

Wally Szczerbiak and the rest of the Timberwolves' bench scored a season-high 50 points in a 91-73 win over Washington at Target Center to open the month. Olowokandi added 12 points with 12 rebounds, and Darrick Martin scored 11. The Wolves then ended Memphis' seven-game winning streak with a 90-82 home win behind Sam Cassell's season-high 36 points, including 12 in the third quarter.

The win moved the Wolves (54-23) one-half game behind the Kings for first place in the Western Conference, heading into their matchup four days later in Sacramento. The Wolves trailed by 11 points early in the second half and were down eight at the start of the fourth quarter, but Kevin Garnett hit back-to-back shots and Szczerbiak hit a three-pointer to pull the Wolves within one just two minutes into the quarter. A layup by Latrell Sprewell gave the Wolves the lead for good with 5:12 remaining, and the Wolves extended that to a 94-86 win. The victory marked the team's 10th double-digit comeback of the season (ninth away from Target Center), and it gave the Wolves first place in the West, a position they would not give up for the remainder of the season.

One night later, the Wolves earned their seventh consecutive win, a 92-74 victory over the Warriors on the road. Trailing by one at halftime, the Wolves held the Warriors to 31 percent from the field in the second half. Minnesota returned to Target Center for the final game of the home season, defeating Utah 104-90 behind Garnett's franchise-record 71st double-double of the season. The Wolves held the Jazz to just three baskets in the third quarter.

Minnesota would earn the top spot in the West with a victory in the season finale at Memphis or a San Antonio loss against Denver. The Wolves didn't leave it to chance, defeating the Grizzlies — who were heading to the playoffs for the first time in franchise history — 107-90 after leading by as many as 29 points. Garnett led four players in double figures with 26 points, the 50th time he lead the team in scoring.

The victory gave the Wolves a franchise-best 58-24 regular-season record, surpassing their previous best (in 2002-03) by seven games and marking the team's seventh consecutive season above .500. The road win in the season finale was Minnesota's 27th of the season, tying Indiana for tops in the league. The Wolves finished the season on a five-game road winning streak.

Flip Saunders was named Western Conference Coach of the Month for April, and Garnett earned his NBA-record fourth Player of the Month award of the season. Garnett broke or tied 11 individual single-season records in 2003-04, including total points, scoring average and total rebounds. He helped the Wolves establish eight new team bests, including six on the defensive end.

Minnesota earned its first Midwest Division Championship, finishing one game ahead of San Antonio. The team's 58 wins were the best in the West, giving the Wolves the number one overall seed and homecourt advantage throughout the Western Conference Playoffs. Minnesota entered the playoffs for the eighth consecutive season, facing the eighth-seeded Nuggets.

77

Apr 2

53-24

Garnett 22

Olowokandi 12

78

Apr 4

54-24

Cassell 36

Garnett 22

79

Apr 8

@ Sacramento

55-24

Cassell 29

Garnett 17

17,317

80

Apr 9

@ Golden State

56-24

Garnett 29

Garnett 15

19,753

81

Apr 12

57-24

Sprewell 24

Garnett 17

18,881

82

Apr 14

@ Memphis

58-24

Garnett 26

Garnett 9
Olowokandi 9

19,351