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Fri Apr 1, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
107
away
Chemistry Hot
Phoenix SunsSuns
105
home
Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 26 25 28 28 107
Phoenix SunsSuns 28 29 21 27 105

After Action Report

The Timberwolves squeaked past the Suns 107-105. 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 bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Timberwolves per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Suns · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • 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.