Wed Jan 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
107
away
Chemistry
Tense
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
121
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 36 | 28 | 17 | 26 | 107 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 34 | 26 | 35 | 26 | 121 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves pulled away from the Hawks 121-107. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Timberwolves carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Timberwolves bent the defense out of shape from deep. 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 · 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.
- Hawks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hawks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.