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Wed Dec 29, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
99
away
Chemistry Tense
New York KnicksKnicks
110
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 15 27 31 26 99
New York KnicksKnicks 30 17 27 36 110

After Action Report

The Knicks outlasted the Timberwolves 110-99. The Knicks won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Knicks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Timberwolves' skid keeps deepening — heads down on both ends. The Timberwolves looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Early returns: the Knicks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.

What tipped it

  • Knicks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • 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.