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Fri Apr 1, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
111
away
Chemistry Hot
Phoenix SunsSuns
116
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 30 30 23 28 111
Phoenix SunsSuns 31 28 31 26 116

After Action Report

The Suns squeaked past the Timberwolves 116-111. The Timberwolves had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Suns' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Suns' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Suns locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Suns per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Suns · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.