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Fri Apr 15, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
102
away
Chemistry Hot
Utah JazzJazz
104
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 28 26 21 27 102
Utah JazzJazz 36 26 26 16 104

After Action Report

In Utah, the Jazz survived the Timberwolves 104-102. The tempo dragged the Timberwolves into a rhythm they couldn't survive. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Jazz; Jazz's defenders refused to give up clean looks. Survive-and-advance type win.

What tipped it

  • Jazz · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
  • Jazz · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Timberwolves · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.