Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
116
away
Chemistry
Steady
Washington WizardsWizards
127
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 35 | 29 | 21 | 31 | 116 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 31 | 28 | 33 | 35 | 127 |
After Action Report
In Washington, the Wizards pulled away from the Timberwolves 127-116. Wizards' scorers couldn't be contained. The Wizards carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Wizards bent the defense out of shape from deep. Early returns: the Wizards per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- 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.