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Wed Dec 29, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
109
away
Chemistry Hot
New York KnicksKnicks
100
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 29 28 22 30 109
New York KnicksKnicks 30 21 29 20 100

After Action Report

In New York, the Timberwolves fended off the Knicks 109-100. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Timberwolves' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Knicks. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Timberwolves per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Knicks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Knicks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Timberwolves · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.