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Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
117
away
Chemistry Hot
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
111
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Denver NuggetsNuggets 32 26 31 28 117
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 28 30 32 21 111

After Action Report

In Minnesota, the Nuggets edged the Timberwolves 117-111. The Timberwolves had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Nuggets came in with something to prove after a loss; Nuggets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Nuggets bench chemistry carried them. The Nuggets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.

What tipped it

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