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Fri Jan 14, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
120
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Chemistry Steady
Denver NuggetsNuggets
119
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 31 32 31 26 120
Denver NuggetsNuggets 33 29 29 28 119

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Timberwolves survived the Nuggets 120-119. The breakneck pace played right into Timberwolves' hands. The Superstar Stack delivered when it mattered for the Timberwolves; the Timberwolves carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. The Timberwolves rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.

What tipped it

  • Nuggets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Timberwolves · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
  • Timberwolves · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.