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Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 2:30 PM
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
96
away
Chemistry Hot
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
95
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics 8 20 34 34 96
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 33 27 12 23 95

After Action Report

The SuperSonics survived the Timberwolves 96-95. Ugly basketball, but the SuperSonics did just enough. The SuperSonics came in with something to prove after a loss; Timberwolves' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. Whispers of a Timberwolves locker-room rift aren't helping. Early returns: the SuperSonics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.

What tipped it

  • Timberwolves · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • SuperSonics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.