Fri Apr 1, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
99
away
Chemistry
Elite
Phoenix SunsSuns
91
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 24 | 26 | 20 | 29 | 99 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 28 | 24 | 18 | 21 | 91 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves held off the Suns 99-91. Timberwolves' positional fit overwhelmed the Suns rotation. The Timberwolves owned the glass, generating extra possessions; fresh off a statement win, the Timberwolves stayed locked in. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Timberwolves per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Suns · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Timberwolves · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.