Tue Jan 4, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
96
away
Chemistry
Steady
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
115
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 17 | 23 | 29 | 27 | 96 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 22 | 35 | 25 | 33 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves pulled away from the Suns 115-96. Timberwolves' offense had its way with the Suns. Second-chance points piled up for the Timberwolves; the Timberwolves carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Timberwolves locker room is humming, and it showed. The Suns rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Suns · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Suns · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.