Fri Apr 15, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
118
away
Chemistry
Steady
Utah JazzJazz
109
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 26 | 33 | 26 | 33 | 118 |
| Utah JazzJazz | 23 | 32 | 28 | 26 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves held off the Jazz 118-109. Timberwolves torched the Jazz on the offensive end. The Timberwolves came in with something to prove after a loss; the Jazz couldn't shake the cold spell. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. Timberwolves' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Jazz · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Jazz · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- 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.