Tue Jan 4, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
98
away
Chemistry
Steady
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
102
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 24 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 98 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 31 | 28 | 25 | 18 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves survived the Suns 102-98. Every possession went the Timberwolves way. Timberwolves' balanced five covered every spot on the floor; Suns' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Timberwolves locker room is humming, and it showed. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Balanced Five A starting five that covers every position with even talent finds a synergy edge.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.