Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
107
away
Chemistry
Tense
Washington WizardsWizards
115
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 25 | 42 | 25 | 15 | 107 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 38 | 23 | 17 | 37 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Wizards fended off the Timberwolves 115-107. Wizards' scorers couldn't be contained. The Wizards played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Timberwolves couldn't shake the cold spell. The Timberwolves looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Tonight's Timberwolves utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Timberwolves · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Timberwolves · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.