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Fri Apr 15, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
119
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Chemistry Steady
Utah JazzJazz
117
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 30 26 33 30 119
Utah JazzJazz 34 28 25 30 117

After Action Report

In Utah, the Timberwolves snuck past the Jazz 119-117. The tempo dragged the Jazz into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Timberwolves' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Jazz owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Timberwolves per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Jazz · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Jazz · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Jazz · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.