Wed Dec 29, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
116
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Chemistry
Steady
New York KnicksKnicks
135
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 36 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 116 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 21 | 32 | 40 | 42 | 135 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Knicks outlasted the Timberwolves 135-116. The Timberwolves had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Timberwolves' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Timberwolves' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Timberwolves · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.