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Wed Feb 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
108
away
Chemistry Steady
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
95
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Phoenix SunsSuns 26 26 29 27 108
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 19 35 24 17 95

After Action Report

The Suns downed the Timberwolves 108-95. Ugly basketball, but the Suns did just enough. Second-chance points piled up for the Suns; Suns' outside barrage was a constant threat. 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 · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.