Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
126
away
Chemistry
Hot
Washington WizardsWizards
103
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 29 | 35 | 33 | 29 | 126 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 26 | 25 | 27 | 25 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves buried the Wizards 126-103. Timberwolves' scorers couldn't be contained. Timberwolves' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Timberwolves owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Timberwolves per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Timberwolves · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
