Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
117
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Chemistry
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Washington WizardsWizards
120
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 37 | 25 | 32 | 23 | 117 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 28 | 23 | 36 | 33 | 120 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Wizards survived the Timberwolves 120-117. The tempo dragged the Timberwolves into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Wizards' outside barrage was a constant threat; Timberwolves' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. Wizards' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- 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.