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Fri Feb 11, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
118
away
Chemistry Steady
Utah JazzJazz
112
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 29 38 26 25 118
Utah JazzJazz 27 34 22 29 112

After Action Report

The Timberwolves fended off the Jazz 118-112. Timberwolves torched the Jazz on the offensive end. Second-chance points piled up for the Timberwolves; Jazz's Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Timberwolves per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Jazz · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Jazz · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Jazz · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.