Fri Jan 21, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
105
away
Chemistry
Tense
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
97
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 27 | 25 | 25 | 28 | 105 |
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 34 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 97 |
After Action Report
In Seattle, the Timberwolves fended off the SuperSonics 105-97. The breakneck pace played right into Timberwolves' hands. The Timberwolves pushed the pace until the other side broke; the SuperSonics came in with something to prove after a loss. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Timberwolves per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- SuperSonics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.