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Fri Feb 11, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
123
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Chemistry Hot
Utah JazzJazz
116
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 34 23 36 30 123
Utah JazzJazz 27 25 23 41 116

After Action Report

In Utah, the Timberwolves edged the Jazz 123-116. The Timberwolves got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Second-chance points piled up for the Timberwolves; the Timberwolves carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them.

What tipped it

  • Jazz · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Jazz · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Jazz · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Timberwolves · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.