Wed Dec 29, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
118
away
Chemistry
Elite
New York KnicksKnicks
106
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 45 | 20 | 29 | 24 | 118 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 23 | 27 | 29 | 27 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves handled the Knicks 118-106. Timberwolves torched the Knicks on the offensive end. Second-chance points piled up for the Timberwolves; the Knicks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. Timberwolves' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Knicks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.