Wed Dec 29, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
114
away
Chemistry
Hot
New York KnicksKnicks
105
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 27 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 114 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 27 | 23 | 27 | 28 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves fended off the Knicks 114-105. The Timberwolves got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Timberwolves' shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone; the Timberwolves carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Timberwolves per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Knicks · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Timberwolves · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Timberwolves · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.