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Fri Apr 15, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
113
away
Chemistry Hot
Utah JazzJazz
109
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 27 27 27 32 113
Utah JazzJazz 28 32 25 24 109

After Action Report

In Utah, the Timberwolves squeaked past the Jazz 113-109. Timberwolves' scorers couldn't be contained. The Timberwolves carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Timberwolves' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Timberwolves per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Jazz · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Jazz · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Timberwolves · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.