Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
113
away
Chemistry
Hot
Washington WizardsWizards
102
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 25 | 27 | 34 | 27 | 113 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 28 | 29 | 23 | 22 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves downed the Wizards 113-102. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Timberwolves cashed in. Timberwolves' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Wizards couldn't shake the cold spell. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. Timberwolves' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.