Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
116
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Washington WizardsWizards
110
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 38 | 19 | 29 | 30 | 116 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 28 | 35 | 23 | 24 | 110 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves outlasted the Wizards 116-110. The Wizards had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Timberwolves couldn't shake the cold spell; Wizards' skid keeps deepening — heads down on both ends. Whispers of a Wizards locker-room rift aren't helping. Early returns: the Timberwolves per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Wizards · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Timberwolves · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.