Wed Feb 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
100
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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 | 16 | 27 | 34 | 23 | 100 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 32 | 30 | 32 | 27 | 121 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves blew the doors off the Suns 121-100. The Timberwolves got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Timberwolves came in with something to prove after a loss; Timberwolves' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Timberwolves locker room is humming, and it showed. Timberwolves' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.