Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
83
away
Chemistry
Tense
Washington WizardsWizards
111
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 20 | 14 | 26 | 23 | 83 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 30 | 26 | 30 | 25 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Wizards ran roughshod over the Timberwolves 111-83. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Wizards' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Wizards' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Wizards locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Wizards per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.