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Fri Jan 21, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
75
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Chemistry Steady
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
90
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 22 27 8 18 75
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics 25 23 23 19 90

After Action Report

The SuperSonics outlasted the Timberwolves 90-75. The Timberwolves couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the SuperSonics. The SuperSonics ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; the Timberwolves are in a full-on tailspin. The SuperSonics locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Timberwolves utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.

What tipped it

  • SuperSonics · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • SuperSonics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Timberwolves · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
  • Timberwolves · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.