Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
100
away
Chemistry
Steady
Washington WizardsWizards
102
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 26 | 31 | 19 | 24 | 100 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 23 | 27 | 22 | 30 | 102 |
After Action Report
In Washington, the Wizards survived the Timberwolves 102-100. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Wizards' defenders refused to give up clean looks; second-chance points piled up for the Timberwolves. Timberwolves' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Style points be damned.
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.