Sun Dec 26, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
96
away
Chemistry
Hot
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
102
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 18 | 19 | 32 | 27 | 96 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 26 | 25 | 34 | 17 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves edged the Wizards 102-96. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Timberwolves answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; second-chance points piled up for the Wizards. Early returns: the Timberwolves per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.