Wed Dec 29, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
99
away
Chemistry
Tense
New York KnicksKnicks
108
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 35 | 21 | 17 | 26 | 99 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 29 | 29 | 24 | 26 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Knicks fended off the Timberwolves 108-99. The Knicks won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Knicks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Knicks came in with something to prove after a loss. The Timberwolves looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Knicks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Timberwolves · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Timberwolves · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.