Phil Jackson has been a part of 13 NBA championships as a coach and player, so he knows a thing or two about winning a title, including the formula that will get you there.
Jackson famously said that for a team to be considered a true contender for a title, they have to win their 40th game before they lose their 20th.
The numbers may seem arbitrary, but the formula has held true for the last 19 NBA champions.
With every team right around 50 games, there are only eight left who have a chance to reach that mark after the Timberwolves lost last night.