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Fri Jan 28, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Utah JazzJazz
118
away
Chemistry Hot
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
112
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Utah JazzJazz 27 32 26 33 118
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 30 28 27 27 112

After Action Report

In Minnesota, the Jazz edged the Timberwolves 118-112. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Jazz cashed in. The Jazz came in with something to prove after a loss; the Timberwolves owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Jazz bench chemistry carried them. Jazz's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Jazz · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Jazz · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.