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Fri Dec 10, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
113
away
Chemistry Steady
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
122
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Sacramento KingsKings 29 22 33 29 113
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 34 25 27 36 122

After Action Report

The Timberwolves fended off the Kings 122-113. The tempo dragged the Kings into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Fresh off a statement win, the Timberwolves stayed locked in; Timberwolves' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Timberwolves locker room is humming, and it showed. The Kings rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.

What tipped it

  • Timberwolves · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Kings · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.