Sun Apr 3, 2005 · 12:30 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
140
away
Chemistry
Hot
Sacramento KingsKings
104
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 35 | 37 | 33 | 35 | 140 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 31 | 23 | 26 | 24 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves buried the Kings 140-104. The tempo dragged the Kings into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Timberwolves' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Kings played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Kings · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Kings · 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.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.