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Sun Apr 3, 2005 · 12:30 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
111
away
Chemistry Hot
Sacramento KingsKings
106
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 31 31 23 26 111
Sacramento KingsKings 23 28 29 26 106

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Timberwolves survived the Kings 111-106. Timberwolves controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Timberwolves owned the glass, generating extra possessions; second-chance points piled up for the Kings. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Timberwolves per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.

What tipped it

  • Kings · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Kings · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • 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.