Phil Jackson famously coined the "40/20 rule," stating that true title contenders must win their 40th game before suffering their 20th loss. Jackson won 13 championships (11 as a coach and two as a player), so it's safe to say that he knows a good amount about winning. More importantly, though, this rule has held true for the past 19 championship winners and all but three title winners since 1980 (in non-shortened seasons).
Unfortunately, the Minnesota Timberwolves lost their 20th game on Monday night. With 31 wins on the season, they're just below the 40/20 threshold.
The Oklahoma City Thunder and Detroit Pistons feel destined to hit this mark.