Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
120
away
Chemistry
Steady
Washington WizardsWizards
122
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 25 | 32 | 24 | 29 | 10 | 120 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 24 | 35 | 23 | 28 | 12 | 122 |
After Action Report
In Washington, the Wizards snuck past the Timberwolves 122-120 in overtime. The tempo dragged the Timberwolves into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Second-chance points piled up for the Wizards; the Wizards carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Wizards locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Wizards per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
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 · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Timberwolves · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.