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Fri Jan 28, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Utah JazzJazz
124
away
Chemistry Hot
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
92
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Utah JazzJazz 26 24 41 33 124
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 19 20 33 20 92

After Action Report

The Jazz ran roughshod over the Timberwolves 124-92. The Timberwolves had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Timberwolves' skid keeps deepening — heads down on both ends; the Timberwolves pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Jazz bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Jazz per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.

What tipped it

  • 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.
  • Jazz · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.