Wed Feb 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
103
away
Chemistry
Hot
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
135
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 29 | 27 | 24 | 23 | 103 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 39 | 29 | 39 | 28 | 135 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves rolled past the Suns 135-103. The Suns had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Timberwolves' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Timberwolves answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Timberwolves locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Timberwolves per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Suns · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.