Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
109
away
Chemistry
Steady
Washington WizardsWizards
145
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 23 | 26 | 31 | 29 | 109 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 35 | 31 | 42 | 37 | 145 |
After Action Report
The Wizards demolished the Timberwolves 145-109. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Wizards cashed in. The Wizards owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Wizards came in with something to prove after a loss. The Wizards locker room is humming, and it showed. Wizards' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Wizards · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Timberwolves · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.