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Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
122
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Chemistry Steady
Washington WizardsWizards
121
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 OT FINAL
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 24 27 32 31 8 122
Washington WizardsWizards 30 34 26 24 7 121

After Action Report

In Washington, the Timberwolves survived the Wizards 122-121 in overtime. The Wizards had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Timberwolves' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Timberwolves carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one.

What tipped it

  • Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Wizards · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Timberwolves · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Timberwolves · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.