Tue Jan 4, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
100
away
Chemistry
Hot
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
145
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 18 | 22 | 24 | 36 | 100 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 34 | 30 | 41 | 40 | 145 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Timberwolves blew the doors off the Suns 145-100. Timberwolves' scorers couldn't be contained. The Timberwolves owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Timberwolves came in with something to prove after a loss. The Timberwolves locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Timberwolves per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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 · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.