Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
102
away
Chemistry
Tense
Washington WizardsWizards
105
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 30 | 19 | 27 | 26 | 102 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 19 | 28 | 33 | 25 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Wizards squeaked past the Timberwolves 105-102. The Wizards won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Wizards owned the glass, generating extra possessions; fresh off a statement win, the Wizards stayed locked in. Early returns: the Wizards per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Wizards · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.