Sun Dec 26, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
98
away
Chemistry
Tense
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
92
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 17 | 23 | 32 | 26 | 98 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 32 | 24 | 18 | 18 | 92 |
After Action Report
The Wizards outlasted the Timberwolves 98-92. The Timberwolves couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Wizards. The Wizards owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Wizards came in with something to prove after a loss. Whispers of a Timberwolves locker-room rift aren't helping. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Wizards · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.