Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
85
away
Chemistry
Steady
Washington WizardsWizards
106
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 20 | 23 | 24 | 18 | 85 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 23 | 28 | 31 | 24 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Wizards ran roughshod over the Timberwolves 106-85. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Timberwolves' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Wizards locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Wizards per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.