Wed Feb 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
96
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Chemistry
Tense
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
121
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 25 | 27 | 36 | 8 | 96 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 25 | 33 | 31 | 32 | 121 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves rolled past the Suns 121-96. The Suns had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Timberwolves' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Timberwolves owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Timberwolves locker room is humming, and it showed. It broke open after the break.
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.
- Timberwolves · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- 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.