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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.