Tue Jan 4, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
83
away
Chemistry
Tense
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
116
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 16 | 16 | 26 | 25 | 83 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 29 | 37 | 21 | 29 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves rolled past the Suns 116-83. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Timberwolves owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Timberwolves' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Timberwolves locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Timberwolves per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.
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.