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Fri Jan 28, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Utah JazzJazz
96
away
Chemistry Tense
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
86
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Utah JazzJazz 30 21 18 27 96
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 29 24 17 16 86

After Action Report

The Jazz took care of the Timberwolves 96-86. The Jazz won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Fresh off a statement win, the Jazz stayed locked in; the Timberwolves owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Jazz bench chemistry carried them. Timberwolves' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Style points be damned.

What tipped it

  • Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Timberwolves · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Jazz · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Jazz · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.