Tue Nov 23, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
105
away
Chemistry
Hot
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
114
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 25 | 25 | 26 | 29 | 105 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 33 | 23 | 26 | 32 | 114 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Timberwolves fended off the SuperSonics 114-105. The tempo dragged the SuperSonics into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Timberwolves' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; second-chance points piled up for the SuperSonics. Early returns: the Timberwolves per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- SuperSonics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- SuperSonics · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- SuperSonics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- SuperSonics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.