Magic are the champions!
  1. Lobby
  2. Draft
  3. Preseason
  4. Season
  5. Playoffs
Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
98
away
Chemistry Hot
Washington WizardsWizards
88
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 19 30 25 24 98
Washington WizardsWizards 31 16 23 18 88

After Action Report

The Timberwolves pulled away from the Wizards 98-88. The Wizards couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Timberwolves. Timberwolves' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; Wizards' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. Survive-and-advance type win.

What tipped it

  • Wizards · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Wizards · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
  • Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.