Tue Jan 4, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
117
away
Chemistry
Hot
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
93
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 24 | 31 | 29 | 33 | 117 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 21 | 26 | 17 | 29 | 93 |
After Action Report
In Minnesota, the Suns buried the Timberwolves 117-93. Suns' offense had its way with the Timberwolves. The Suns owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Suns answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Suns bench chemistry carried them. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Timberwolves · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Suns · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.