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Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
119
away
Chemistry Steady
Washington WizardsWizards
124
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 27 34 28 30 119
Washington WizardsWizards 31 32 32 29 124

After Action Report

The Wizards survived the Timberwolves 124-119. The Wizards got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Wizards carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Wizards' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Wizards locker room is humming, and it showed. Wizards' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • Wizards · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Timberwolves · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Timberwolves · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.