Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
119
away
Chemistry
Hot
Washington WizardsWizards
110
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 31 | 29 | 33 | 26 | 119 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 31 | 29 | 32 | 18 | 110 |
After Action Report
In Washington, the Timberwolves edged the Wizards 119-110. Timberwolves torched the Wizards on the offensive end. Timberwolves' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Timberwolves. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. Timberwolves' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Timberwolves · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.