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Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
112
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Chemistry Steady
Washington WizardsWizards
121
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 32 26 28 26 112
Washington WizardsWizards 30 32 30 29 121

After Action Report

In Washington, the Wizards outlasted the Timberwolves 121-112. The tempo dragged the Timberwolves into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Wizards owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Wizards answered the bell with a bounce-back effort.

What tipped it

  • Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Wizards · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Timberwolves · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • 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.