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Sun Dec 26, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
116
away
Chemistry Hot
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
117
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Washington WizardsWizards 26 36 21 33 116
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 29 27 26 35 117

After Action Report

The Timberwolves survived the Wizards 117-116. Timberwolves controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Timberwolves owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Timberwolves pushed the pace until the other side broke. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.

What tipped it

  • Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Wizards · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.