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Fri Dec 10, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
125
away
Chemistry Steady
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
123
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Sacramento KingsKings 37 33 26 29 125
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 28 38 29 28 123

After Action Report

In Minnesota, the Kings snuck past the Timberwolves 125-123. Kings' offense had its way with the Timberwolves. The Kings carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Kings' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Kings bench chemistry carried them. Kings' 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.
  • Kings · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.