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Sun Feb 13, 2005 · 3:30 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
126
away
Chemistry Cold
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
112
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Chicago BullsBulls 31 31 38 26 126
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 29 29 29 25 112

After Action Report

The Bulls outlasted the Timberwolves 126-112. The Timberwolves had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Bulls owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Bulls played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Bulls bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Timberwolves utilization choices clashed with the team identity.

What tipped it

  • Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Bulls · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
  • Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.