Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
101
away
Chemistry
Hot
Washington WizardsWizards
96
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 24 | 30 | 22 | 25 | 101 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 17 | 23 | 31 | 25 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves snuck past the Wizards 101-96. Every possession went the Timberwolves way. Timberwolves' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; Wizards' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.