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Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
116
away
Chemistry Steady
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
114
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Philadelphia 76ers76ers 31 25 31 29 116
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 20 37 32 25 114

After Action Report

In Minnesota, the 76ers snuck past the Timberwolves 116-114. The Timberwolves had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The 76ers couldn't shake the cold spell; second-chance points piled up for the Timberwolves. Early returns: the 76ers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • 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.
  • 76ers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.