Tue Jan 4, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
115
away
Chemistry
Steady
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
131
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 27 | 24 | 32 | 32 | 115 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 34 | 34 | 33 | 30 | 131 |
After Action Report
In Minnesota, the Timberwolves pulled away from the Suns 131-115. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Timberwolves cashed in. The Timberwolves carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Timberwolves' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Timberwolves locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Suns · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.