Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
109
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Chemistry
Tense
Washington WizardsWizards
123
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Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 18 | 31 | 32 | 28 | 109 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 28 | 22 | 25 | 48 | 123 |
After Action Report
The Wizards pulled away from the Timberwolves 123-109. Wizards torched the Timberwolves on the offensive end. The Wizards owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Wizards' shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone. The Wizards locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Wizards · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Wizards · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Wizards · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Timberwolves · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Timberwolves · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.