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Tue Jan 4, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
122
away
Chemistry Steady
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
114
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Phoenix SunsSuns 27 36 26 33 122
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 30 29 25 30 114

After Action Report

The Suns outlasted the Timberwolves 122-114. The Timberwolves had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Suns owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Timberwolves' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition.

What tipped it

  • 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.
  • Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.