Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
114
away
Chemistry
Hot
Washington WizardsWizards
115
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 30 | 27 | 30 | 27 | 114 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 29 | 26 | 32 | 28 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Wizards squeaked past the Timberwolves 115-114. The breakneck pace played right into Wizards' hands. The Wizards came in with something to prove after a loss; Wizards' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Timberwolves · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Timberwolves · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.