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Wed Jan 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
106
away
Chemistry Cold
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
114
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Atlanta HawksHawks 28 22 29 27 106
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 18 25 35 36 114

After Action Report

In Minnesota, the Timberwolves outlasted the Hawks 114-106. Lineup balance gave the Timberwolves a clear synergy edge. The Timberwolves owned the glass, generating extra possessions; fresh off a statement win, the Timberwolves stayed locked in. 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 · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Hawks · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
  • Hawks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.