Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
106
away
Chemistry
Steady
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
120
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 21 | 22 | 35 | 28 | 106 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 33 | 21 | 38 | 28 | 120 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Timberwolves outlasted the Magic 120-106. Timberwolves' scorers couldn't be contained. Timberwolves' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; Magic's Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Timberwolves locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Timberwolves per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Magic · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.