Tue Jan 4, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
102
away
Chemistry
Hot
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
101
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 20 | 27 | 31 | 24 | 102 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 23 | 25 | 30 | 23 | 101 |
After Action Report
In Minnesota, the Suns survived the Timberwolves 102-101. Ugly basketball, but the Suns did just enough. Fresh off a statement win, the Suns stayed locked in; Suns' defenders refused to give up clean looks. Early returns: the Suns per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Suns · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.