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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.