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Sun Apr 3, 2005 · 12:30 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
129
away
Chemistry Hot
Sacramento KingsKings
126
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 OT FINAL
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 23 31 26 36 13 129
Sacramento KingsKings 28 31 20 37 10 126

After Action Report

The Timberwolves squeaked past the Kings 129-126 in overtime. Timberwolves controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Second-chance points piled up for the Timberwolves; the Timberwolves pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. Timberwolves' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.