Fri Dec 3, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
117
away
Chemistry
Elite
Phoenix SunsSuns
101
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 27 | 37 | 24 | 29 | 117 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 22 | 28 | 22 | 29 | 101 |
After Action Report
In Phoenix, the Timberwolves outlasted the Suns 117-101. Timberwolves' scorers couldn't be contained. The Timberwolves played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Suns' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. Suns' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Suns · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Timberwolves · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.