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Sun Jan 30, 2005 · 3:30 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
96
away
Chemistry Tense
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
99
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Sacramento KingsKings 29 27 26 14 96
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 23 24 22 30 99

After Action Report

In Minnesota, the Timberwolves squeaked past the Kings 99-96. The Timberwolves won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Timberwolves' defenders refused to give up clean looks; Kings' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Kings looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.

What tipped it

  • Kings · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Kings · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.