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Wed Feb 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
109
away
Chemistry Steady
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
101
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Phoenix SunsSuns 25 23 30 31 109
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 23 22 25 31 101

After Action Report

The Suns outlasted the Timberwolves 109-101. Every possession went the Suns way. The Suns owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Suns came in with something to prove after a loss.

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.
  • Suns · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.