Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Wed Feb 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
86
away
Chemistry
Tense
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
94
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 25 | 24 | 21 | 16 | 86 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 32 | 15 | 24 | 23 | 94 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves fended off the Suns 94-86. The Suns couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Timberwolves. The Timberwolves owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Timberwolves bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Suns looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Tonight's Suns utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Suns · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Suns · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.