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Wed Feb 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
118
away
Chemistry Hot
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
98
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Phoenix SunsSuns 30 29 31 28 118
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 30 29 13 26 98

After Action Report

In Minnesota, the Suns demolished the Timberwolves 118-98. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Suns cashed in. Suns' stars took over and bent the game to their will; second-chance points piled up for the Timberwolves. Early returns: the Suns per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.

What tipped it

  • Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Timberwolves · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
  • Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Suns · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.