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Sun Jan 30, 2005 · 3:30 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
109
away
Chemistry Steady
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
115
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Sacramento KingsKings 23 25 28 33 109
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 23 30 29 33 115

After Action Report

In Minnesota, the Timberwolves held off the Kings 115-109. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Timberwolves owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Timberwolves carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Timberwolves locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Timberwolves per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Timberwolves · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Kings · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.