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Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
111
away
Chemistry Hot
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
120
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Philadelphia 76ers76ers 36 26 22 27 111
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 37 28 35 20 120

After Action Report

The Timberwolves edged the 76ers 120-111. The tempo dragged the 76ers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Timberwolves owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the 76ers bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Timberwolves locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Timberwolves per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • 76ers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.