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.