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Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
115
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Chemistry Tense
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
116
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Chemistry Elite

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Philadelphia 76ers76ers 27 31 30 27 115
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 25 25 38 28 116

After Action Report

In Minnesota, the Timberwolves snuck past the 76ers 116-115. The tempo dragged the 76ers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Timberwolves' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Timberwolves. The 76ers looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger.

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.
  • 76ers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • 76ers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
  • 76ers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.