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Sun Dec 26, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
111
away
Chemistry Hot
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
114
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 OT FINAL
Washington WizardsWizards 29 20 28 23 11 111
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 22 25 28 25 14 114

After Action Report

In Minnesota, the Timberwolves squeaked past the Wizards 114-111 in overtime. The better team simply showed up tonight. Timberwolves' shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone; the Timberwolves carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Timberwolves locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Timberwolves per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Timberwolves · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
  • Timberwolves · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Wizards · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Wizards · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.