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Wed Feb 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
145
away
Chemistry Steady
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
129
home
Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Phoenix SunsSuns 35 36 48 26 145
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 37 29 38 25 129

After Action Report

In Minnesota, the Suns handled the Timberwolves 145-129. The breakneck pace played right into Suns' hands. The Suns answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Suns pushed the pace until the other side broke. Whispers of a Timberwolves locker-room rift aren't helping. Suns' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • Timberwolves · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Timberwolves · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Suns · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.