Wed Dec 29, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
95
away
Chemistry
Steady
New York KnicksKnicks
89
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 22 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 95 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 23 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 89 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves edged the Knicks 95-89. Timberwolves' scorers couldn't be contained. The Timberwolves owned the glass, generating extra possessions; fresh off a statement win, the Timberwolves stayed locked in. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.