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