Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 31 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 111 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 28 | 25 | 26 | 33 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Wizards survived the Timberwolves 112-111. The better team simply showed up tonight. Wizards' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Timberwolves owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Early returns: the Wizards per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Wizards · 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.