Sun Apr 3, 2005 · 12:30 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
102
away
Chemistry
Elite
Sacramento KingsKings
96
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 30 | 25 | 22 | 25 | 102 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 19 | 31 | 20 | 26 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves outlasted the Kings 102-96. Timberwolves' scorers couldn't be contained. The Timberwolves owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Timberwolves answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Timberwolves per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Kings · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Timberwolves · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.