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Sun Jan 30, 2005 · 3:30 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
122
away
Chemistry Steady
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
109
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Sacramento KingsKings 28 28 35 31 122
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 30 29 26 24 109

After Action Report

The Kings took care of the Timberwolves 122-109. The Timberwolves had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Kings answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Kings' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Kings bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Kings per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Timberwolves · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Kings · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.