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Wed Feb 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
92
away
Chemistry Steady
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
104
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Phoenix SunsSuns 22 26 19 25 92
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 22 31 26 25 104

After Action Report

The Timberwolves outlasted the Suns 104-92. Execution down the stretch made the difference. 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 locker room is humming, and it showed. Timberwolves' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Style points be damned.

What tipped it

  • 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.
  • Suns · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.