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Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
116
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Washington WizardsWizards
110
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Chemistry Tense

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.