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Sun Dec 26, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
113
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Chemistry Tense
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
112
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 OT FINAL
Washington WizardsWizards 23 22 30 27 11 113
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 24 31 24 23 10 112

After Action Report

In Minnesota, the Wizards squeaked past the Timberwolves 113-112 in overtime. Wizards' scorers couldn't be contained. Timberwolves' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Timberwolves answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Wizards bench chemistry carried them.

What tipped it

  • Timberwolves · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Timberwolves · 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.