Wed Dec 29, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
127
away
Chemistry
Steady
New York KnicksKnicks
125
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 33 | 28 | 28 | 24 | 14 | 127 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 21 | 37 | 29 | 26 | 12 | 125 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Timberwolves survived the Knicks 127-125 in overtime. Timberwolves' scorers couldn't be contained. The Timberwolves owned the glass, generating extra possessions; fresh off a statement win, the Timberwolves stayed locked in. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Knicks · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.