Wed Dec 29, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
134
away
Chemistry
Hot
New York KnicksKnicks
131
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 29 | 33 | 31 | 41 | 134 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 37 | 26 | 37 | 31 | 131 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves squeaked past the Knicks 134-131. Timberwolves' scorers couldn't be contained. Timberwolves' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Timberwolves carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. Timberwolves' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Knicks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Timberwolves · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Timberwolves · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.