Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
119
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Chemistry
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Washington WizardsWizards
112
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 27 | 25 | 32 | 35 | 119 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 31 | 29 | 27 | 25 | 112 |
After Action Report
In Washington, the Timberwolves held off the Wizards 119-112. The breakneck pace played right into Timberwolves' hands. Timberwolves' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Timberwolves ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Timberwolves · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Timberwolves · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.