Sun Dec 26, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
113
away
Chemistry
Tense
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
120
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 113 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 25 | 32 | 30 | 33 | 120 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves held off the Wizards 120-113. The breakneck pace played right into Timberwolves' hands. Timberwolves' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Timberwolves' old heads steadied the ship in the swings.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Wizards · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.