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Wed Feb 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
112
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Chemistry Hot
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
139
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Phoenix SunsSuns 29 25 26 32 112
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 36 40 30 33 139

After Action Report

The Timberwolves buried the Suns 139-112. The Suns had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Timberwolves owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Timberwolves carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Timberwolves locker room is humming, and it showed. The Timberwolves rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Never a doubt in this one.

What tipped it

  • Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Timberwolves · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • 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.
  • Suns · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Suns · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.