Wed Feb 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
130
away
Chemistry
Elite
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
81
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 31 | 28 | 38 | 33 | 130 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 17 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 81 |
After Action Report
In Minnesota, the Suns blew the doors off the Timberwolves 130-81. The Timberwolves had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Suns owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Suns' stars took over and bent the game to their will. The Suns bench chemistry carried them. The Suns rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Suns · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.