Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
131
away
Chemistry
Elite
Washington WizardsWizards
109
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 30 | 29 | 38 | 34 | 131 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 14 | 38 | 31 | 26 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves demolished the Wizards 131-109. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Timberwolves cashed in. The Timberwolves answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Timberwolves' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. Wizards' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Wizards · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Timberwolves · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.