Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
115
away
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.