Sun Apr 3, 2005 · 12:30 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
113
away
Chemistry
Hot
Sacramento KingsKings
96
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 25 | 27 | 29 | 32 | 113 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 13 | 31 | 24 | 28 | 96 |
After Action Report
In Sacramento, the Timberwolves downed the Kings 113-96. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Timberwolves answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Timberwolves' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Timberwolves per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Kings · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Kings · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Timberwolves · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.