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Wed Feb 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
98
away
Chemistry Tense
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
116
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Phoenix SunsSuns 29 22 36 11 98
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 33 23 28 32 116

After Action Report

The Timberwolves downed the Suns 116-98. Timberwolves torched the Suns on the offensive end. The Timberwolves carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Suns came in with something to prove after a loss. The Suns looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Suns' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.

What tipped it

  • Timberwolves · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Suns · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Suns · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.