Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
100
away
Chemistry
Cold
Washington WizardsWizards
107
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 27 | 29 | 20 | 24 | 100 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 28 | 22 | 27 | 30 | 107 |
After Action Report
The Wizards outlasted the Timberwolves 107-100. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Wizards played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Wizards' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Timberwolves looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Wizards' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Timberwolves · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Timberwolves · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.