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Sun Dec 26, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
113
away
Chemistry Steady
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
112
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Washington WizardsWizards 41 22 26 24 113
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 35 26 26 25 112

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Wizards squeaked past the Timberwolves 113-112. Wizards controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Wizards sent shots into the fifth row all night; the Wizards pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Wizards bench chemistry carried them.

What tipped it

  • Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Wizards · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
  • Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.