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Wed Jan 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
105
away
Chemistry Steady
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
121
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Atlanta HawksHawks 27 27 24 27 105
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 30 30 33 28 121

After Action Report

In Minnesota, the Timberwolves downed the Hawks 121-105. The Hawks had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Timberwolves owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Hawks came in with something to prove after a loss. The Timberwolves locker room is humming, and it showed. Timberwolves' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Hawks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.