Wed Feb 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
117
away
Chemistry
Steady
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
134
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 19 | 25 | 33 | 40 | 117 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 25 | 36 | 44 | 29 | 134 |
After Action Report
In Minnesota, the Timberwolves took care of the Suns 134-117. The breakneck pace played right into Timberwolves' hands. The Timberwolves owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Suns' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Timberwolves locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.