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Sat Dec 11, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
110
away
Chemistry Hot
Chicago BullsBulls
101
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 28 21 30 31 110
Chicago BullsBulls 34 28 18 21 101

After Action Report

The Timberwolves fended off the Bulls 110-101. The Bulls had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Timberwolves' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Bulls owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Timberwolves per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

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