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Tue Jan 4, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
112
away
Chemistry Steady
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
99
home
Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Phoenix SunsSuns 21 16 30 45 112
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 29 23 20 27 99

After Action Report

The Suns took care of the Timberwolves 112-99. Suns' scorers couldn't be contained. Suns' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Suns bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Suns bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Suns per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.

What tipped it

  • Timberwolves · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Suns · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.