Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
123
away
Chemistry
Tense
Washington WizardsWizards
128
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 20 | 34 | 29 | 34 | 6 | 123 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 30 | 25 | 28 | 34 | 11 | 128 |
After Action Report
The Wizards squeaked past the Timberwolves 128-123 in overtime. Wizards' scorers couldn't be contained. Wizards' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; fresh off a statement win, the Timberwolves stayed locked in. The Wizards rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- 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.