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Fri Feb 11, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
121
away
Chemistry Hot
Utah JazzJazz
116
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 29 28 36 28 121
Utah JazzJazz 25 33 29 29 116

After Action Report

In Utah, the Timberwolves survived the Jazz 121-116. The Jazz had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Timberwolves owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Timberwolves carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Timberwolves per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Jazz · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • 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.