Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
117
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Washington WizardsWizards
113
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 33 | 33 | 24 | 27 | 117 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 30 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 113 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Timberwolves squeaked past the Wizards 117-113. The tempo dragged the Wizards into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Timberwolves owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Wizards' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. The Timberwolves rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Wizards · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- 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.