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Wed Feb 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
114
away
Chemistry Hot
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
99
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Phoenix SunsSuns 25 27 21 41 114
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 27 24 24 24 99

After Action Report

In Minnesota, the Suns outlasted the Timberwolves 114-99. Suns' offense had its way with the Timberwolves. Second-chance points piled up for the Suns; the Suns came in with something to prove after a loss. The Suns bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Suns per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Timberwolves · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • 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.