Fri Dec 3, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
97
away
Chemistry
Cold
Phoenix SunsSuns
95
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 28 | 26 | 24 | 19 | 97 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 22 | 29 | 25 | 19 | 95 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves squeaked past the Suns 97-95. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Timberwolves couldn't shake the cold spell; the Timberwolves bent the defense out of shape from deep.
What tipped it
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Suns · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Timberwolves · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Timberwolves · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.