Sun Dec 26, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
116
away
Chemistry
Steady
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
117
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 25 | 34 | 29 | 28 | 116 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 29 | 32 | 31 | 25 | 117 |
After Action Report
In Minnesota, the Timberwolves snuck past the Wizards 117-116. Timberwolves controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Timberwolves carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Timberwolves' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Timberwolves locker room is humming, and it showed. Timberwolves' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
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.