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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.