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Wed Feb 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
118
away
Chemistry Steady
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
112
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Phoenix SunsSuns 33 31 31 23 118
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 32 20 30 30 112

After Action Report

The Suns outlasted the Timberwolves 118-112. Suns torched the Timberwolves on the offensive end. Second-chance points piled up for the Suns; the Timberwolves owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Suns bench chemistry carried them. Timberwolves' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.

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.
  • Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.