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Fri Apr 15, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
105
away
Chemistry Hot
Utah JazzJazz
101
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 32 21 24 28 105
Utah JazzJazz 21 22 26 32 101

After Action Report

In Utah, the Timberwolves snuck past the Jazz 105-101. The better team simply showed up tonight. Timberwolves' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; Jazz's Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Timberwolves per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Jazz · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Jazz · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.