Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
116
away
Chemistry
Tense
Washington WizardsWizards
132
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 31 | 33 | 22 | 30 | 116 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 35 | 37 | 34 | 26 | 132 |
After Action Report
The Wizards handled the Timberwolves 132-116. The Wizards got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Wizards pushed the pace until the other side broke; the Timberwolves pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Wizards locker room is humming, and it showed. Wizards' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.